MELT: A Celebration of Queer Arts and Culture

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2016

WED 3 FEB

THU 4 FEB

FRI 5 FEB

5

(P) 7pm

7pm

7pm

Turbine Studio

6

(P) 7.15pm

7.15pm

7.15pm

Christopher Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Turbine Studio

6

8.45pm

8.45pm

Black Queen Black King

Visy Theatre

7

9pm

9pm

Dangerous Liasions

Powerhouse Theatre

8

7.30pm

7.30pm

Ziggy Stardust

Powerhouse Theatre

10

SHOWS

VENUE

MELT Picnic

Performance Lawn

3

Gaybies

Visy Theatre

One Woman Woyzeck

KRIS STEWART,

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Welcome to MELT 2016: Join the party!

(P) 7.30pm

Carlotta: Queen DIRECTOR of the Cross ARTISTIC

MELT is two things: an invitation and a celebration.

Powerhouse 11 The invitation extends to members of all LGBTI Theatre

Appalling Behaviour

Turbine Studiofabulously 12 everyone in between.

Fluid

Powerhouse The celebration 13is one of love.

Theatre

Gone

Visy Marriage Theatre equality 14 is on the national agenda,

First Things First

Visy an Theatre end to HIV is15within our sights with advances

Gender Spanner

Trans diversity16 champion and Military Officer has Turbine Studio

communities as well as our straight friends and

Our community is at a pivotal moment in time.

Queensland’s Adoption Act is under review, in prevention, testing and treatments and a

been named Queensland Australian of the Year.

ADAM GARDNIR, Powerhouse 17towards acceptance, inclusivity Simon Burke MELT FESTIVAL DIRECTOR Theatre The momentum and passionate compassion is impossible to resist.

Powerhouse Our artists are18 those most energized to share this.

Cat Power

Theatre

And this unbridled energy created MELT.

Courtney Act & Trevor Ashley in Gentlemen Prefer Blokes

Powerhouse Theatre

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Beauty Pageant

Powerhouse Theatre

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MELT Art Exhibitions

Brisbane Powerhouse

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All Day

All Day

All Day

MELT Portrait Prize

Brisbane Powerhouse

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All Day

All Day

All Day

With love from Kris and Adam.

COMMUNITY

MELT Picnic Grab your picnic basket and join us for a fun event for all the community. Best of all it’s free!

We’re celebrating all forms of love at MELT Picnic with a host of fun events and performances, all held in our beautiful parklands.

Families, friends and lovers are invited to picnic, participate and perform. Strut your stuff in the Dog & Owner Costume Parade, behold the Dykes on Bikes row, judge the Hot Boi Contest, help create live art and enjoy free performances.

Come and celebrate love with us this summer.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

SUN 7 FEBRUARY

TIME

12PM–6PM

VENUE

PERFORMANCE LAWN

DURATION 6 HRS FREE IMAGE BY JOEL DEVEREUX

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MELT & BQFF MESSAGE OF SUPPORT

MELT & BQFF Message of Support from Cr Vicki Howard Brisbane City Council is proud that our home for contemporary culture, Brisbane Powerhouse, is once again presenting MELT: A Celebration of Queer Arts and Culture and the 17th Annual Brisbane Queer Film Festival. These festivals hold a special place with the residents of our new world city, building on our great strengths of diversity and inclusion. I love attending films and live performances from LGBTI artists and this year I am especially excited about the inaugural MELT Picnic, a free day of fabulous fun, showcasing our wonderful city this summer.

THEATRE

Gaybies Hotly political and deeply personal, Gaybies shares the intimate real-life stories of children from same-sex parents, surrogate mums, donor dads, co-parents and guardians.

Directed by Kris Stewart (Brisbane Powerhouse Artistic Director) and written by Dean Bryant, you’ll see a cast of local performers and community members bring to life this funny, charming, heart-warming and inspiring show.

This is for everyone who cares for our greatest asset: children.

WRITTEN BY DEAN BRYANT DIRECTED BY KRIS STEWART PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

WED 3–SAT 6 FEBRUARY

TIME

WED–FRI 7PM, SAT 4PM + 7PM

VENUE

VISY THEATRE

DURATION 75 MINS

“Gaybies plays with a bold political premise and has an honest, ingenious sense of smart theatre.” GEOFFREY RUSH “…terrifically funny and swift theatre.”

THE AGE

TICKETS

$19(PREVIEW WED), $39(F), $34(C) + TRANSACTION FEE ($3 SINGLE TICKET/$6 MULTIPLE TICKETS)

SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES

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THEATRE

One Woman Woyzeck One woman takes on Georg Büchner’s classic and gives it a queer twist.

Re’anne Duffy plays every character, from the downtrodden Woyzeck to the grotesque array of villains that drive him to madness and murder.

Genders switch, visions multiply and a life flashes before our eyes as Woyzeck awaits his execution.

PERFORMED BY RE’ANNE DUFFY ADAPTED AND DIRECTED BY ANATOLY FRUSIN PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND MAD WOMAN ON THE SHORE DATE

WED 3–SAT 6 FEBRUARY

TIME

7.15PM

VENUE

TURBINE STUDIO

DURATION 60 MINS TICKETS

T ICKETS $19(PREVIEW WED), $29(F), $24(C) + TRANSACTION FEE ($3 SINGLE TICKET/$6 MULTIPLE TICKETS)

SUITABLE FOR AGES 16+

IMAGE BY WARRICK FRASER

COMEDY

Christopher Doesn’t Live Here Anymore Christopher has moved house 60 times in 34 years.

This show is his attempt to get some kind of return on investment for his appalling childhood by distilling it into comedy.

Expect a hilarious night of storytelling as Christopher shares insights of new beginnings, learning to handle your baggage, and sitting on sharks.

“An hilarious show about moving and a moving show that’s hilarious.” AUSSIE THEATRE WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY CHRISTOPHER WELLDON DIRECTED BY DANIEL LAMMIN PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND CHRISTOPHER WELLDON DATE

THU 4–SAT 6 FEBRUARY

TIME

8.45PM

VENUE

TURBINE STUDIO

DURATION 60 MINS TICKETS

$29(F), $24(C) + TRANSACTION FEE ($3 SINGLE TICKET/$6 MULTIPLE TICKETS)

SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES

MUSICAL THEATRE

Black Queen Black King A faboriginal new musical in development by Steven Oliver, star of ABC1’s Black Comedy.

Combining amazing songs, outrageous comedy and magnificent storytelling, Black Queen Black King will leave you “more moist than a chocolate cake”.

When Kaiden finds out his mentor Marley is not the drag queen he thought she was, he sets off to chase his dreams, but instead discovers the importance of identity and the meaning of family.

This hilarious and moving new musical is in development by Playlab in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse. MELT audiences have an exclusive chance to see Steven and his collaborators in action as they read, sing and perform the work fresh off the page. Join us for a rollercoaster ride of love and lies, respect and violence, sass and shade and plenty of Tiddas.

WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY STEVEN OLIVER DIRECTED BY IAN LAWSON MUSIC COMPOSED BY PHIL SLADE PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND PLAYLAB DATE

THU 4–SAT 6 FEBRUARY

TIME

9PM

VENUE

VISY THEATRE

DURATION 110 MINS, INCL INTERVAL TICKETS

T ICKETS $24 + TRANSACTION FEE ($3 SINGLE TICKET/$6 MULTIPLE TICKETS)

SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+

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THEATRE

DANGEROUS LIAISONS

by Christopher Hampton

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Enter the opulent salon of debauchery, full of heaving bosoms, panniered skirts, perilous hair and a little Chaka Khan on the harpsichord.

PERFORMED BY THE LITTLE ONES DIRECTED BY STEPHEN NICOLAZZO PRODUCED BY JO PORTER PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND LITTLE ONES THEATRE BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORIGIN THEATRICAL LTD ON BEHALF OF SAMUEL FRENCH

Based on the controversial novel by Choderlos de Laclos, Dangerous Liaisons is a morally ambiguous tale of sex, betrayal and bad behaviour. Now acclaimed independent company Little Ones Theatre brings its unique brand of high camp to this lethal drawing room tragi-comedy.

Inspired by Charles Ludlan’s Ridiculous Theatre, Derek Jarman, high-fashion Rococo and the period pieces of Peter Greenaway, this decadent production was voted one of the best theatre experiences of 2014 by The Herald Sun.

DATE

WED 3–FRI 5 FEBRUARY

TIME

7.30PM

VENUE

POWERHOUSE THEATRE

DURATION 2 HRS 20 MINS, INCL INTERVAL TICKETS

$19 (PREVIEW WED), $39(F), $34(C) + TRANSACTION FEE ($3 SINGLE TICKET/ $6 MULTIPLE TICKETS)

“More than a triumph of theatre; it is an exciting promise for the future of live performance…”

««««« TOORAK TIMES

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MUSIC

The Rise and Fall of

ZIGGY STARDUST and the Spiders from Mars

Witness David Bowie’s 1972 masterpiece performed live in its entirety by a stellar cast of Brisbane’s finest.

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars heralded David Bowie as an international superstar. The end of the world, glam rock fantasies and the queerest of unrequited loves are all explored in this ground-breaking album that features classics ‘Five Years’, ‘Moonage Daydream’, ‘Star’ and ‘Ziggy Stardust’.

Don’t miss this live retelling, directed by James Lees and presented as a rock ‘n’ roll cabaret spectacular by a who’s who of Brisbane musicians.

PERFORMED BY SANDRO COLARELLI, SAHARA BECK, EMMA DEAN, BRETT HARRIS, LUCINDA SHAW, ALISON ST LEDGER, TIM STEWARD, JEFF LOVEJOY AND MEMBERS OF SILVER SIRCUS.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND ELECTRIC MOON DATE

SAT 6 FEBRUARY

TIME

7.30PM

VENUE

POWERHOUSE THEATRE

DURATION 90 MINS TICKETS

$ 39(F), $34(C) + TRANSACTION FEE ($3 SINGLE TICKETS/$6 MULTIPLE TICKETS)

CABARET

CARLOTTA: Queen of the Cross Australia’s Queen of Queens commands you to join her for one spectacular evening.

Carlotta’s career began in the 1960s as an original at Les Girls, the internationally renowned drag revue in Sydney’s notorious Kings Cross. Her charismatic yet controversial nature became an inspiration behind the motion picture Priscilla Queen of the Desert (1994) and her life was recently celebrated in the Logie Award nominated telemovie Carlotta (2014).

Join this Australian icon for one special night of glittering costume changes, sparkling songs and debaucherous stories.

“Carlotta will leave you feeling wonderful.”

GLAM ADELAIDE PERFORMED BY CARLOTTA MUSIC DIRECTION BY MICHAEL GRIFFITHS PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

SUN 7 FEBRUARY

TIME

7PM

VENUE

POWERHOUSE THEATRE

DURATION 110 MINS, INCL INTERVAL TICKETS $39(F), $34(C) + TRANSACTION FEE ($3 SINGLE TICKETS/$6 MULTIPLE TICKETS)

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THEATRE

“Weird and wonderful, Appalling Behaviour knocks your socks off.”

THE ADVERTISER

Appalling Behaviour You’re invited to the sleazy Parisian underworld where a homeless bi-sexual queen wrenches you into her fringe-dwelling existence.

Local rising star Tom Markiewicz inhabits the very edges of society in this exciting new adaptation of Stephen House’s darkly poetic monologue.

WRITTEN BY STEPHEN HOUSE PERFORMED BY THOMAS MARKIEWICZ DIRECTED BY SHANE PIKE PRODUCED BY ZOE TUFFIN MUSIC PROVIDED BY SILVA RUS

Based on the playwright’s own experiences of living on the streets of Paris, director Shane Pike’s edgy interpretation will take you to the darkest corners of addiction, sexuality and sanity in Wax Lyrical’s gritty production.

PRESENTED BY WAX LYRICAL DATE

WED 10–SAT 13 FEBRUARY

TIME

7.15PM

VENUE

TURBINE STUDIO

DURATION 55 MINS TICKETS

$19(PREVIEW WED), $29(F), $24(C) + TRANSACTION FEE ($3 SINGLE TICKET/ $6 MULTIPLE TICKETS)

SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+

CIRCUS

Fluid Frock up for a cabaret of queer artists and friends presented by Vulcana Women’s Circus.

From juicy to joyous, from sinuous to sensuous, from rugged to butch, from diva to dancer, from she to he and all the fabulous moments in between – join us for some queer spectacle and some spectacular circus.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND VULCANA WOMEN’S CIRCUS DATE

WED 10 FEBRUARY

TIME

7.30PM

VENUE

POWERHOUSE THEATRE

DURATION 2 HRS, INCL INTERVAL

There’ll be plenty of fun, some serious dress ups, some hard realities, and an abundance of frivolity.

TICKETS $29(F), $24(C) + TRANSACTION FEE ($3 SINGLE TICKET/$6 MULTIPLE TICKETS)

SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES

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THEATRE

Gone Prepare to be taken on an uproarious journey as this hilarious new queer comedy tackles the ultimate conundrum.

On the morning of his 40th birthday, Alex wakes to find his penis… gone. Where did it go? Did someone cut it off? Is it some kind of STI? What on earth is he going to tell his parents, his boyfriend and his Grindr date?

In a world dominated by dating apps and muscle worship, Gone is a comedic exploration of the impact of body image and what happens when a gay man’s sexual power is diminished.

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY DION TEASDALE PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND CAMP DOG ARTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH MIDSUMMA FESTIVAL AND GASWORKS ARTS PARK DATE

THU 11–SAT 13 FEBRUARY

TIME

9PM

VENUE

VISY THEATRE

DURATION 70 MINS TICKETS

$ 39(F), $34(C) + TRANSACTION FEE ($3 SINGLE TICKET/$6 MULTIPLE TICKETS)

DANCE

First Things First

After premiering in New York, this hilarious and technically astounding dance piece is ready to be your ‘first’.

Do you remember your first day of school?

The first time you rode a bike? Your first kiss?

The first time is always memorable. But then you do it a second time, then a third. Suddenly, it’s second nature.

Join award-winning performer Joseph Simons as he explores the art of ‘getting used to it’ in this mind-blowing display of virtuosic dance and physical theatre.

“Elegantly abstract, fast and funny… brilliant.” THE AGE “Joseph is an engaging personality… a marvel to watch” DANCE AUSTRALIA CHOREOGRAPHED AND PERFORMED BY JOSEPH SIMONS

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

WED 10–SAT 13 FEBRUARY

TIME

WED–FRI 7PM, SAT 4PM + 7PM

VENUE

VISY THEATRE

DURATION 80 MINS

TICKETS $19(PREVIEW WED), $39(F), $34(C) + TRANSACTION FEE ($3 SINGLE TICKET/ $6 MULTIPLE TICKETS)

SUITABLE FOR AGES 14 +

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CABARET

Gender Spanner Are you a man? Are you a woman? Are you sure?

Armed with a ukulele, spinning plates and an array of costumes, Jessica McKerlie explores what it’s like to sit somewhere in the middle of the sliding scale of gender. Some labels just don’t stick.

“…a beautiful and unique creation.”

WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY JESSICA MCKERLIE PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND CROWTOWN DATE

THU 11–SAT 13 FEBRUARY

TIME

8.45PM

VENUE

TURBINE STUDIO

DURATION 60 MINS TICKETS

AUSTRALIAN STAGE

$29(F), $24(C) + TRANSACTION FEE ($3 SINGLE TICKET/$6 MULTIPLE TICKETS)

SUITABLE FOR AGES 18+

SIMON BURKE Something About Always

MUSIC

With a career spanning from Play School to the London Palladium, Simon Burke is a national treasure. Be charmed by his irrepressible talent as he joins us for an exciting residency at MELT and Brisbane Queer Film Festival (BQFF).

Commencing with an exclusive night in the Powerhouse Theatre, let Simon seduce you with his velvety voice as he performs his favourite songs in Something About Always.

With musical direction by Daniel Edmonds (Strictly Ballroom The Musical) this is Simon at his most intimate and accomplished.

PERFORMED BY SIMON BURKE MUSIC DIRECTION BY DANIEL EDMONDS

Then join us as Simon celebrates the 40th anniversary of The Devil’s Playground (1976) with a Gala Screening of the original film as part of BQFF 2016. At just thirteen, Simon won an AFI Award for this performance, launching an esteemed career of daring and dazzling engagements.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE

ACCOMPANIED BY HAYDEN BARLTROP

“…a beautiful voice and a presence that reiterates why he is a West End leading man...”

AUSSIETHEATRE.COM

TICKETS

$ 49(F), $39(C) + TRANSACTION FEE

DATE

THU 11 FEBRUARY

TIME

7.30PM

SCREENING DETAILS FOR THE DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND AS

VENUE

POWERHOUSE THEATRE

PART OF BQFF WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN EARLY JANUARY.

DURATION 90MINS

($3 SINGLE TICKETS/$6 MULTIPLE TICKETS)

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MUSIC

Cat Power Savour the sultry sounds of Georgia-born singer Cat Power as she returns to Australia this summer for a series of intimate theatre-only performances.

From indie-queen to modern day Southern soul heroine, Cat Power’s unconventional career path has spanned punk, folk, blues and soul. Her latest effort, 2012’s self-produced Sun, reached the top ten of the U.S. charts.

More recently Cat Power has leant her voice to a cover of The Turtles lost classic ‘You Showed Me’ and provided the voice-over to Janis, a documentary about troubled female rock-pioneer Janis Joplin.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see Power up-close-and-personal as she performs a swag of new material and old favourites.

“An artist at the peak of her powers faced the crowd and her demons armed only with a guitar, a piano and her courage.”

THE GUARDIAN

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND FEEL PRESENTS DATE

FRI 12 FEBRUARY

DURATION 2 HRS

TIME

7.30PM

TICKETS $69 + TRANSACTION FEE ($3 SINGLE

VENUE

POWERHOUSE THEATRE

TICKETS/$6 MULTIPLE TICKETS)

CABARET

COURTNEY ACT & TREVOR ASHLEY

Gentlemen Prefer Blokes Spend the night with two mega-watt stars of Australian drag.

Screen sirens Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell had it all! Step inside a parallel universe where the girls are still glamorous belters with a penchant for diamonds, but with one not-so-little difference: these two little girls from Little Rock are two little boys from Darlinghurst.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND WORKING MANAGEMENT DATE

SAT 13 FEBRUARY

TIME

7.30 + 9.30PM

VENUE

POWERHOUSE THEATRE

DURATION 75 MINS TICKETS $60 + TRANSACTION FEE ($3 SINGLE TICKETS/$6 MULTIPLE TICKETS)

In this devilishly-tantalising show, international star Courtney Act and acclaimed writer, musical director and performer Trevor Ashley once again team up for a wild evening of songs, sketches, camp video sequences and their unique brand of stand-up.

PERFORMED BY COURTNEY ACT AND TREVOR ASHLEY WRITTEN BY PHIL SCOTT

“Maximum gags per minute. We grinned, we gasped, we giggled... it was great fun!”

SYDNEY STAR OBSERVER

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EVENT

MELT Beauty Pageant Move over RuPaul, there’s a new contest in town.

Cheer on drag queens, kings and trans beauties as they battle it out to be crowned winner of the MELT Beauty Pageant.

We all know that anything goes at a beauty pageant and things are about to get feisty as ten competitors go wig to wig, glitter to glitter.

There are three categories to be won: Graceful Glamourzons, Tremendous Talent and Condom Costume - and then the ultimate crown of Brisbane Beauty will be bestowed.

If you want to throw your sequined hat in the ring/catwalk register at brisbanepowerhouse.org.

Registrations close Fri 8 January.

HOSTED BY LEIGH BUCHANAN PRODUCED BY TRISTAN MEECHAM CHOREOGRAPHED BY BEC REID

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

SUN 14 FEBRUARY

TIME

7PM

VENUE

POWERHOUSE THEATRE

DURATION 3 HRS TICKETS $39(F), $34(C) + TRANSACTION FEE ($3 SINGLE TICKET/$6 MULTIPLE TICKETS) IMAGE BY JOEL DEVEREUX

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VISUAL ARTS

MELT Art Exhibitions Wed 3–Sun 28 February CURATED BY ALEXANDRA WINTERS

LZ DUNN Reintroducing Joanna Jones Take a glimpse into the life of Joanna Jones, aka John Dobbins whose performance career spanned the early era of Melbourne’s drag scene. An ongoing collaboration between John and multi-media artist Lz Dunn, this fascinating film project aims to remember and document fragments of Joanna's repertoire.

RAY COOK If You Can't Say Something Nice About Anyone, Come Sit Next to Me Reflect on moments of darkness and light in this exhibition informed by Ray Cook’s career of work inspired by the ever-changing face of queer culture. As history informs a new narrative, Cook imagines what this mad world might bring into being.

TYZA STEWART Field of Untitle Explore identity through art in this exhibition of selfportraits that uses image manipulation to experiment with gender modification. Using numerous processes including painting, staging and digitally editing reference photos, Stewart questions society’s fixation on binary notions of gender.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

WED 3–SUN 28 FEBRUARY

TIME

MON 9AM–5PM, TUE–SUN 9AM–9PM

VENUE

BRISBANE POWERHOUSE FOYERS

FREE

VISUAL ARTS

MELT Portrait Prize Created to celebrate the diversity of the LGBTI community the MELT Portrait Prize is an opportunity for visual artists to celebrate their heroes and document figures in the community.

During MELT a selection of short listed artworks submitted by artists from Brisbane and beyond will be exhibited in the inaugural MELT Portrait Prize with the overall winner to be announced in the second week of the exhibition.

Want to enter?

The subject of your portrait must be a member of the global LGBTI community – you as the artist do not necessarily have to identify as LGBTI. All mediums are encouraged – for full specifications, entry dates and prize details visit brisbanepowerhouse.org/ MeltPortraitPrize

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

WED 3–SUN 14 FEBRUARY

TIME

MON 9AM–5PM, TUE–SUN 9AM–9PM

VENUE

BRISBANE POWERHOUSE FOYERS

FREE IMAGE BY GERWYN DAVIES REPRESENTED BY SPIRO | GRACE ART ROOMS

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PICTURED SUMMER OF SANGAILE

FILM

Fri 19–Sun 28 February Celebrate the 17th annual Brisbane Queer Film Festival with two weeks of award-winning cinema from around the world.

This year the program will take place at the iconic New Farm Six Cinemas and will commence in the week following MELT, forming a month long spree of queer arts and culture celebrations.

The full program of features, documentaries and shorts will be announced in early January – but for now here’s a sneak-peak of highlight selections…

SUMMER OF SANGAILE Sundance 2015 World Cinema Dramatic Competition Best Director "A poetic surprise from Lithuania. A haunting, hypnotically shot story about a young woman in love with flying and another teenage girl who encourages her passion." LA TIMES

STORIES OF OUR LIVES Berlinale 2015 Teddy Special Jury Award “Stories of Our Lives is one of the most triumphant and stunning films of the year.” HUFFINGTON POST

THE NEW MAN Berlinale 2015 Teddy Award Best Documentary “…an intimate but far-reaching character study of someone currently living an undefined life between two genders.” THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

DROWN FilmOut San Diego Winner Best Narrative Feature Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2015 Winner Best Feature “…eye-catching in all senses of the phrase, a feature marked by pumped production, lensing and performance that establishes Francis and his leads as talent to watch.” FILMINK

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Eat & Drink

BAR ALTO SIMPLY ITALIAN On the river at Brisbane Powerhouse Level 1 119 Lamington St New Farm 07 3358 1063 baralto.com.au Tue–Sun 9.30am til late

WATT + New Farmer’s Kitchen AN EXCITING NEW FOOD CONCEPT On the river at Brisbane Powerhouse Ground Level 119 Lamington St New Farm 07 3358 5464 wattbrisbane.com.au Mon–Fri 10.30am til late Sat + Sun 7am til late

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BOOKING INFO

Booking info All bookings for MELT and Brisbane Queer Film Festival: ONLINE brisbanepowerhouse.org PHONE 61 7 3358 8600 IN PERSON Brisbane Powerhouse Box Office 119 Lamington Street, New Farm BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS

REFUND & EXCHANGE POLICY No refunds or exchanges will be possible once a booking is complete as provided for in the Live Performance Australia TM – Code of Practice for the Ticketing of Live Entertaiment in Australia.

WHEELCHAIR AND SPECIAL NEEDS SEATING IS AVAILABLE

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 12–4pm

Please notify the Box Office of any requirements when booking.

Sun 90 mins prior to performance

Valid companion card holders accepted.

TICKET PRICES

GIFT VOUCHERS

All information is correct at time of printing. Please confirm all details when booking. An email confirmation is available upon request. Please note transaction fees apply when purchasing tickets.

Gift Vouchers are available to purchase over the phone or online. Please phone Box Office to redeem.

LOCATION / MELT + BQFF PARTNERS

Location Brisbane Powerhouse is located next to New Farm Park on the Brisbane River.

Street access is via the end of Lamington Street (continuation of James Street).

CITYCAT A well-lit 200 metre riverside walk from the New Farm Park CityCat Jetty.

BUS The 195 and 196 stop at New Farm Park.

Follow the riverside walk from the CityCat jetty. Service 199 stops on Merthyr Road within walking distance via Lamington Street.

BICYCLES Bike racks are located outside the Stores Building (besides the car park) and Brisbane Powerhouse. A CityCycle station is also located at the entrance to the car park on Lamington Street.

Contact ADDRESS 119 Lamington Street, New Farm 4005

TAXI Collect and drop off area is in the car park beside the Stores Building. Free taxi phones are located in the foyer opposite the box office.

CAR Limited free parking is available on site via Lamington Street. Further parking is available in New Farm Park via the car park link road.

WHEELCHAIR Wheelchair parking is available on site via Lamington Street with lift access from the car park level beside the Stores Building.

Please notify the box office of any special needs when booking.

TEL 61 7 3358 8622 FAX 61 7 3358 8611 BOX OFFICE 61 7 3358 8600 info@brisbanepowerhouse.org BUILDING OPENING HOURS Mon 9am–5pm, Tue–Sun 9am–9pm

MELT + BQFF Partners

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SCHEDULE

WED 3 FEB

THU 4 FEB

FRI 5 FEB

5

(P) 7pm

7pm

7pm

Turbine Studio

6

(P) 7.15pm

7.15pm

7.15pm

Christopher Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Turbine Studio

6

8.45pm

8.45pm

Black Queen Black King

Visy Theatre

7

9pm

9pm

Dangerous Liaisons

Powerhouse Theatre

8

(P) 7.30pm

7.30pm

7.30pm

Ziggy Stardust

Powerhouse Theatre

10

Carlotta: Queen of the Cross

Powerhouse Theatre

11

Appalling Behaviour

Turbine Studio

12

Fluid

Powerhouse Theatre

13

Gone

Visy Theatre

14

First Things First

Visy Theatre

15

Gender Spanner

Turbine Studio

16

Simon Burke

Powerhouse Theatre

17

Cat Power

Powerhouse Theatre

18

Courtney Act & Trevor Ashley in Gentlemen Prefer Blokes

Powerhouse Theatre

19

Beauty Pageant

Powerhouse Theatre

20

MELT Art Exhibitions

Brisbane Powerhouse

22

All Day

All Day

All Day

MELT Portrait Prize

Brisbane Powerhouse

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All Day

All Day

All Day

SHOWS

VENUE

PAGE

MELT Picnic

Performance Lawn

3

Gaybies

Visy Theatre

One Woman Woyzeck

31

SAT 6 FEB

SUN 7 FEB

WED 10 FEB

THU 11 FEB

FRI 12 FEB

SAT 13 FEB

(P) 7.15pm

7.15pm

7.15pm

7.15pm

9pm

9pm

9pm

7pm

7pm

4pm, 7pm

8.45pm

8.45pm

8.45pm

SUN 14 FEB

12pm 4pm, 7pm 7.15pm 8.45pm 9pm

7.30pm 7pm

7.30pm

(P) 7pm

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm, 9.30pm 7pm All Day

All Day

All Day

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