Queer Joy: Stories of delight, defiance and triumph

Schedule

Sat Oct 04 2025 at 07:00 am to 09:00 am

UTC+10:00

Location

Grouse | Melbourne, VI

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- QUEER JOY story-telling for Melbourne Fringe
- THREE SHOWS - every Saturday at 5pm at Grouse
- FIVE different story-tellers every show
- HOSTED BY NELLY THOMAS
- Very intimate and cosy venue
BOOK NOW - IT WILL SELL OUT!
https://www.melbournefringe.com.au/whats-on/events/queer-joy-stories-of-delight-defiance-and-triumph
4th Oct
1. TINA DEL TWIST
2. POlly Filla - drag
3. Dr Ee Ling Quah - academic & author
4. Renee Thompson - Tomboy
5. Tom Ballard - comedian
11th Oct
1. TINA DEL TWIST
2. Tarsh Jago - comedian
3. Timothy Jones – Aus Queer Archives
4. Caroline Bowditch – disability activist & performer
5. Max Primmer – aging disgracefully
18th Oct
1. TINA DEL TWIST
2. Denise McGuinness - comedian
3. Michelle Sheppherd – Mama Mish
4. T-Rex – former president of Dykes on Bikes
5. Geraldine Hickey - comedian
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Where is it happening?

Grouse, 150-152 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia, Melbourne

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Nelly Thomas

Host or Publisher Nelly Thomas

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