Queer Screen, brought to you by Allianz presents: A friend of Dorothy

As part of the Sydney Mardi Gras season, InsurePride invites our community to come together for a special cultural night celebrating queer storytelling on screen.

We’re delighted to offer InsurePride members access to an exclusive screening of A Friend of Dorothy and other queer shorts, presented by Queer Screen.

The headline short, A Friend of Dorothy, stars Miriam Margolyes and Stephen Fry, and tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a lonely widow and a teenage boy after a football lands in her garden. The film was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2026 Academy Awards, making this a particularly special Mardi Gras screening.

Before the screening, guests are invited to enjoy pre-drinks and connection, with entertainment from Ivory Glaze, superstar of Drag Race Down Under, bringing some extra sparkle to the evening ✨

📅 Wednesday 25 February
🕕 6:00pm – Arrival & pre-drinks
🎭 7:15pm – Screening commences
🎟️ InsurePride has 20 double passes available, so one for you and one for your best Judy

This event is about more than film, it’s about community, shared stories, and creating space to connect during one of the most meaningful times of the year for our LGBTQIA+ community.

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