It’s back, back, back, back again. The sell out every year event that takes the stage like no other show can. It’s Scared Scriptless but through a rainbow lens and yes, we do have a special guest, we just can’t quite say who yet. Quick witted, hilarious, fast paced and a damn good time. Come […]
What makes a rainbow? Join drag superstar Hugo Grrrl for a musical, magical adventure exploring the science of the skies above. Can you help find Ray The Sun, Misty The Cloud, and Wayne The Rain? Maybe even the fabulous Archie The Rainbow?! Together our wonderful weathery friends will make the mysteries of meteorology fun, all […]
The glittery, high energy, pop musical comes to Australasia for the first time in this special concert presentation. Jamie New is 16 and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation. Supported by his brilliant, loving mum and […]
Fresh Off The Page is the playwriting and play-reading initiative that began in Tāmaki Makaurau in 2016, and has assisted a number of Asian writers into development since 2018. They expanded to include Pōneke and Ōtautahi in 2022. One of our writers have spent over two months workshopping and redrafting her plays. Now, is the […]
Did somebody call for an ICON – what about a few? What happens when you take an iconic improv show and throw two true icons of the Pacific Rainbow+ community? Alex and MahMah are joining The Court Jesters for one special night. Unapologetically fat, queer, and proud, these dynamic personalities will be guest stars as […]
We are going to be honest here, we have NO IDEA what this is going to end up being… We are locking our Festival creator in a room with some pretty talented people to make it, but we guarantee the following: chaos, carnage, guests stars, fierce entertainment, questions, queerness and a battle for the ages […]
QUEER LINE DANCING For the cowgirls, cowgays & cowtheys!House of Strange is bringing you a night of boot-scootin’, campy goodness Whether you’ve never line danced in your life or you’re ready to stomp like a seasoned cowgay, this night is for everyone. What’s going down: • DJ spinning tunes from 7pm • Line dance class […]
Scattered Sound Sessions is back for volume 4! These cosy nights feature our fave poets and musicians performing in nooks and crannies throughout Darkroom and our neighbouring art gallery space! Our line up this time round features: Poetry from Ciaran Fox Our MC for the night, musician and wordsmith Deej Cooper Musician Karleshia More music […]
It's the Planet Drag you know and love, but it's back and GAYER THAN EVER! Join Tony Chestnut and Carina Nebula for another spectacular drag cabaret! Featuring a lineup of fantastic dragsters, follow @planetdragcabaret to keep up with cast announcements. Two shows only! 13th & 14th March. R18
I’m 36, I’m a comedian, and I’m about to kill my boyfriend… From the Olivier Award-winning producers of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer comes this blisteringly funny and unnervingly honest dark comedy by Marcelo Dos Santos (Backstairs Billy). A perpetually single, professionally neurotic stand-up finally meets his Mr. Right—and then does absolutely everything wrong. But is […]
Pride Bingo is back again for a second night this Pride Fest, and she’s still unhinged, or maybe more unhinged than ever! Whether you’re here to win prizes, support Pride, or just competitively yell numbers with strangers, this is a joyful, inclusive night celebrating our rainbow community, drag, drama, and dabbers encouraged. This is an […]
Introducing, Titans and Tiara's! Ōtautahi's newest drag competition! Titans and Tiara's will feature two categories: Tiara's: Drag performers with less than two years experience Titans: Drag performers with two or more years experience. This competition will bring together a powerhouse of seasoned performers and rising stars! So dont miss out on this epic night! Tickets: […]
