Changeling

Name: Changeling
Start: 2026-06-27T09:30:00+10:00
End: 2026-06-27T13:00:00+10:00
Location: 141 Mann St, Gosford, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2250

Schedule

Sat Jun 27 2026 at 09:30 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

141 Mann St, Gosford, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2250 | Gosford, NS

🎭 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 🏳️‍⚧️
✨ Intergalactic Transgender Music Theatre Work 🎶
Across the galaxy, where myth and truth intertwine, the ancient transgender legend of the Changeling is reimagined. A being living between two worlds — left in place of another — shaped by magic, yet never quite belonging.
Axel transforms this myth into an intergalactic musical reflecting his own late-in-life transition from female to male. The work centres on the relationship between the Before and the After: historical mezzo vocals parrying with a newly formed baritone, creating a moving dialogue across time and space.
Audiences are invited aboard Star Ship, with Axel as both Captain and In-Flight Entertainment Officer. Together, we journey from the outer Heliosheath back toward Earth. Expect comedic turbulence — including disruptions from Star Ship’s Tim Curresque unrequited romantic advances — alongside moments of reflection, wonder and connection.
Through soaring harmonies, rhythmic soundscapes and playful theatricality, Changeling explores universal themes of love, inclusion, self-acceptance and hope.
Changeling is a cosmic, pop-operatic anthem of LGBTQIA+ identity and the power of becoming.
Changeling is a one-of-a-kind music theatre work blending original composition, storytelling, humour and immersive sound design. Performed live by Axel Starviking, the work explores identity, gender transition and emotional healing across time and space — heartwarming, humorous and deeply human.
At its core is a rare live dialogue between the artist and his former self, alongside other virtual characters, creating a powerful conversation across memory, voice and becoming.
“The music took me on a journey of discovery.”
— Vincenzo Pandolfi, Finalist, ABC The Piano (NSW)
“The transformative sound spoke to my soul. There is heart, strength and inspiration in this.”
— Larissa Dean, STAR 104.5 Radio (NSW)
“I felt emotional and swept away — like floating with the harmonies.”
— Jacky Foxhall, Top Cat Entertainment (NSW)
𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
⭐ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
• Dr Yantra De Vilder
• Paul Capsis
• Mel Halliday
• Nina Angelo OAM
• Wilfred Roach
"From Gosford with Love" is Proudly supported by the Central Coast Council community development grants program & delivered to you by the Funhaus Factory
💵 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧: $25 for General Admission | $20 for Concession Card Holders | $20 for Group Booking Discount (5+ Minimum)
🚪 𝗗𝗢𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡: 6PM for $15 cocktail happy hour from + Delicious burgers and street food from Beau’s Burgers
🚗 If you're driving, street parking and public parking is available in Baker St car park (enter via Erina St near Gosford hotel and ground floor parking is free)
❗ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝟭𝟴+ 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁