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SUMMARY:DAVID MILLS: ‘glamour + despair’  Stand-Up Comedy Cabaret for the End Times
DESCRIPTION:Hayes Theatre July 1 & 2 \npart of the Winter Cabaret Season \n  \nDirect from New York City\, – home of the 2026 NBA Champions\, the Knicks – award-winning stand-up/cabaret firebrand\, David Mills\, brings his critically acclaimed ‘glamour + despair’ to the Hayes Theatre as part of their Winter Cabaret Season. \n\nThis screamingly jaded look at the apocalypse just played for two sold-out shows at the 2026 Adelaide Cabaret Festival.  Some of the reaction below: \n\n‘Glamour + Despair was nothing short of brilliant. The comedy was intelligent\, engaging and hilarious.  The cabaret was emotive\, soulful and impactful.  It was a great show from beginning to end. I laughed my mascara off!’ — @theAdelaideHipster \n\n‘Mills is the consummate stand-up comedian\, the oracle of his tribe\, the satirist with a sting. But he’s also a cabaret artist who twists the tone with song.  He delivers his message with chilling effect only to relieve the tension with a joke.  A cabaret iconoclast\, part artist\, part antichrist\, part prophet.’ — Peter Wilkins\, Canberra Critics Circle   \n\nIn this scathing romp through the boneyard of contemporary culture\, Mills eviscerates everything from celebrity to casual sex\, LGBTQIA+ pride to social media\, drugs to affirmations\, and much more.  His sharply satirical comedy takes aim at today’s harrowing headlines and skewers the unrelenting horrors of contemporary life. \n\nA bold showbiz iconoclast\, Mills mixes biting stand-up\, storytelling and a singular take on classic nightclub cabaret into innovative\, uncharted performance territory. \n‘glamour + despair’ is a provocative mash-up of biting wit and dingy basement cabaret reinterpretations including forgotten 70s soul\, indie bar room laments\, twisted disco and even a current dance rock anthem. Numbers include underappreciated gems by Oscar Brown\, Tom Waits\, Charlie Smalls\, Odessey and Sports Team. \n  \nNow based in NYC\, American stand-up / cabaret singer / actor David Mills\, spent over a decade on the cutthroat London stand-up circuit.  He’s opened for Trevor Noah\, Margaret Cho and Ed Byrne and taken several acclaimed shows to the Edinburgh Fringe.  He’s appeared in films alongside Meryl Streep\, Hugh Grant\, Benedict Cumberbatch\, Harrison Ford and Rami Malek.  Since 2023\, he’s been in the US smashing the comedy basements of NYC. \n  \n‘blisteringly smart\, achingly funny\, uncompromisingly bold\, staunchly unapologetic\, blissfully original and completely\, totally\, absolutely enjoyable”- BroadwayWorld.com \n\n“A remarkable show that demands to be seen! His wry\, witheringly acerbic\, and topical observations are constantly hilarious and often surprising. He follows in the line of great social comics like Lenny Bruce\, Richard Pryor\, Paul Provenza\, and others\, but enhanced with daring and on-target song choices.” – Gerry Geddes\, bistroawards.com \n  \n“Debonair\, urbane\, sophisticated\, outrageously funny!” – Penny Arcade \n\n“Unapologetic\, droll\, laser sharp\, vulgar\, original and wickedly funny.” – Steve Murray\, CabaretScenes.com
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/david-mills-glamour-despair-stand-up-comedy-cabaret-for-the-end-times/
LOCATION:Hayes Theatre\, 19 Greenknowe Avenue\, Elizabeth Bay\, NSW\, 2011\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cabaret,Comedy,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Drag Roast 2026
DESCRIPTION:A global all-star cast and Australia’s fiercest drag performers are sharpening their tongues and stepping into the spotlight for Drag Roast\, a high energy live spectacle blending drag\, stand up comedy\, lip sync performances and outrageous celebrity roast culture into one gloriously unfiltered night out. \nTour Dates  \nBrisbane\, City Hall | Thu 16 July \nSydney\, Town Hall | Sat 18 July \nNewcastle\, Civic Theatre | Sun 19 July \nHobart\, Odeon Theatre | Wed 22 July \nMelbourne\, Town Hall | Fri 24 July \nAdelaide\, Norwood Concert Hall | Sat 25 July \nPerth\, Astor Theatre | Tue 28 July \nProduced by ITDEvents\, your host at Drag Roast will be the award-winning queer cabaret icon Reuben Kaye\, known for his razor-sharp wit and powerhouse vocals. Undoubtedly\, the drama will all lie in the unapologetically bold\, high-glamour performances by this all-star international Drag Race touring lineup.\n\nDrag Roast brings together drag icons and fan favourites from the global Emmy Award Winning Rupaul’s Drag Race phenomenon for a night packed with comedy\, chaos and camp spectacle. Combining razor sharp roasts\, dazzling performances and unpredictable audience interaction\, the tour celebrates drag as both an artform and a fearless form of entertainment.\n\nDrag Roast will tour across major venues around Australia\, bringing together an all star cast of international drag performers for a limited run of exclusive live shows. Each stop on the tour promises a unique night of outrageous comedy\, unforgettable performances and chaotic drag excellence\, with audiences invited to experience the glamour\, mayhem and unfiltered energy of one of the country’s boldest live entertainment events.\n\n“Drag Roast is exactly what Australia needs right now\, completely unhinged drag artists\, absolutely no filters\, and a room full of people ready to laugh at things we probably shouldn’t be laughing at. It’s chaotic\, outrageous and honestly unlike anything else touring the country right now\, “said Reuben Kaye.\n\nArt Simone adds\, “Aussie audiences absolutely love drag\, but Drag Roast takes things to a whole new level. It’s comedy\, chaos and complete stupidity in the best possible way. Getting to roast each other across the country with this bonza cast is going to be wild.”\n\nReuben Kaye is one of Australia’s most celebrated cabaret and comedy performers\, internationally recognised for his razor-sharp wit\, powerhouse vocals and unapologetically outrageous stage presence. A regular at major festivals including Edinburgh Fringe\, Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, Reuben has built a huge following through sold out tours\, television appearances and viral online performances. He will host Drag Roast 2026\, bringing his signature chaos and crowd work to the production.\n\nArt Simone is Aussie drag royalty and Drag Race Down Under superstar serving glamour\, chaos\, and pure camp excellence. Art Simone rose to international prominence as a finalist on RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under and has since become one of Australia’s most recognisable drag entertainers. Known for high-concept fashion\, quick comedy and polished live performance\, Art has toured extensively across Australia and internationally.\n\nRaja is a fashion icon and Drag Race legend known for her fierce runway looks and effortless cool. Raja is an Emmy-winning makeup artist\, fashion icon and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 3. Widely regarded as one of the most influential drag artists in the franchise’s history\, Raja is known for avant-garde fashion\, sharp humour and global cult status within drag and queer culture. Raja later returned to compete on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Winners\, cementing her status as one of the show’s most iconic champions.\n\nDarlene Mitchell was a breakout star of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18\, serving powerhouse performances\, sharp wit\, and unapologetic main character energy. Appearing as part of the Drag Roast 2026 lineup\, Darlene Mitchell is bringing sharp comedy\, high-energy performance and fresh international drag talent to the Australian tour. Darlene has quickly built a growing international audience and reputation as one of the franchise’s exciting new generation performers.\n\nJane Don’t\, the vintage-glamour comedy queen\, serving razor-sharp wit\, quirky camp\, and one of the strongest track records of Drag Race Season 18. Jane Don’t is an internationally touring drag performer who has rapidly built a growing global audience and reputation as one of drag’s exciting new generation performers. She brings a fresh modern drag sensibility to Drag Roast 2026 and rounds out one of the wildest touring drag casts Australia has seen.\n\nNicole Paige Brooks\, heralds the comeback queen of All Stars 10\, proving old-school drag never dies\, it just gets louder. A cult favourite from RuPaul’s Drag Race and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars\, Nicole Paige Brooks is known for classic Southern drag charm\, comedy and legendary live performances. Nicole first appeared on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 2 before returning to the franchise on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10\, introducing a whole new generation of fans to her iconic old-school drag style.\n\nThorgy Thor\, the violin-wielding drag clown from Drag Race who turns orchestras into full-blown circus acts. Professionally trained as a violinist she is best known from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 8 and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. Blending live music\, comedy and absurdist humour\, Thorgy has become a fan favourite internationally thanks to her chaotic energy and unmistakable performance style.\n\nWillam\, is known as Drag Race’s most infamous rule breaker\, co-host of the hit Race Chaser podcast\, and a pop culture hurricane in heels. Famous for her unfiltered humour and viral commentary\, Willam became one of the most talked-about contestants in Drag Race history following her appearance on Season 4. Since then\, she has built one of the largest online audiences and podcast followings of any queen from the franchise.\n\nTickets: Great Seats Available From $89 + Booking Fee\nwww.itdevents.com
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/drag-roast-2026/
CATEGORIES:Drag Show / Tour / Concert
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SUMMARY:Simple Minds Australian Arena Tour
DESCRIPTION:SIMPLE MINDS\nAUSTRALIAN and NEW ZEALAND ARENA TOUR  \nCelebrating Five Decades of Music\nWith very special guest GARY NUMAN\nOne of the world’s most popular and acclaimed live bands\, SIMPLE MINDS return to Australia this February as part of their V Tour 2027\, celebrating five decades of music. \nSaturday 13 February 2027 – RAC ARENA\, Perth\nTuesday 16 February 2027 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena\, Adelaide\nThursday 18 February 2027 – Rod Laver Arena\, Melbourne\nSaturday 20 February 2027 – Qudos Bank Arena\, Sydney\nSunday 21 February 2027 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre\, Brisbane \nTickets on presale from Thursday 18 June 9am local time.\nGeneral public tickets on sale Friday 19 June 9am local time\nSince the release of their debut album Life in a Day\, SIMPLE MINDS have enjoyed a remarkable career\, selling out arenas and stadiums across the globe. Renowned for their anthemic choruses and expansive sound\, the band became one of the defining acts of the 1980s. Their enduring catalogue includes global hits ‘Alive and Kicking’\, ‘Promised You A Miracle’\, ‘Waterfront’\, ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’\, ‘Belfast Child’\, ‘Sanctify Yourself’\, ‘She’s a River’\, ‘Let There Be Love’ and over 60 million albums sales worldwide. \nFrequently cited as an influence by younger artists\, the band continues to receive critical acclaim. MOJO recently described their energy as ‘undiminished’ whilst other critics praised the band’s endurance and consistent creativity. This legacy is reflected in their ongoing global success\, with ‘Don’t You (Forget about Me)’ recently joining the prestigious Spotify Billions Club. \nJoining the SIMPLE MINDS V Tour 2027 as very special guest is GARY NUMAN\, who makes his long-awaited return Down Under\, his first Australian tour in over a decade. \nFew artists have impacted modern electronic music quite like GARY NUMAN. Rising to fame with hits\, ‘Are ‘Friends’ Electric?’ and ‘Cars’ Numan pioneered a distinctive sound that helped define the future of electronic music and inspired artists across rock\, electronic and alternative music – an influence that continues to resonate today. \nKnown for his brooding atmospheres\, driving beats\, and powerful live performances\, GARY NUMAN continues to captivate audiences across the world. \nThe SIMPLE MINDS V Tour 2027 promises a panoramic live music experience\, an all-encompassing celebration of music across five decades from a band who have not only managed to remain relevant to each new generation but continue to shape and perform with the same energy that has defined their career.
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/simple-minds-australian-arena-tour/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Mardi Gras Fair Day 2027
DESCRIPTION:Fair Day returns to Victoria Park for 2027—bigger\, bolder\, and bursting with community pride. It’s the day Sydney stops\, gathers\, and glows together in full colour: a celebration of culture\, community\, and creativity at the beating heart of Mardi Gras.
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/mardi-gras-fair-day-2027/
LOCATION:Victoria Park\, 1001 City Rd\, Camperdown\, New South Wales\, 2050\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Event
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SUMMARY:Mardi Gras Parade 2027
DESCRIPTION:The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Parade returns on Saturday\, March 6\, 2027.
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/mardi-gras-parade-2027/
LOCATION:HYDE PARK – OXFORD STREET – ENTERTAINMENT QUARTER\, Taylor Square\, Darlinghurst\, NSW\, 2010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Event,Pride Parade
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