Come from Away is a fascinating true event immediately following the 9/11 terrorist attacks is the inspiration for ‘Come From Away’, the acclaimed musical that has won the hearts of audiences around the world. The show tells the uplifting story of a group of stranded airline passengers who receive camaraderie and friendship from a community of strangers.
Producer and brainchild of GlitterBox Jolene Mifsud, AKA InkBits (They/Them), told FUSE that when the Queen of glitter, Jazida opened Flazeda in Belconnen Canberra, she asked them about producing a fabulous queer party here in Canberra.
As part of this year's exciting online screening program, the 2023 South African Film Festival is proud to present Director Wynand Dreyer's fascinating documentary, "Call Me Miles".
In celebration of Australian Dance Week, the Canberra Theatre Centre proudly presents ‘Batchelor + Lea’, an enticing dance double bill showcasing the work of two acclaimed dance artists from Canberra, James Batchelor and Liz Lea. In the lead-up to their International Dance Day performance, Fuse spoke with James and Liz about ‘Shortcuts to Familiar Places’ and ‘RED’, their respective pieces in ‘Batchelor + Lea’.
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’, this landmark thriller is touring nationally in a new sell-out production directed by Australian film and stage legend, Robyn Nevin. ‘The Mousetrap’ debuted on London’s West End in October 1952 and has been thrilling audiences worldwide ever since. Christie’s classic thriller boasts the longest run of any play anywhere in the world.
Kenya is one of 32 African countries that criminalises homosexuality. Those who identify as part of the LGBTIQ+ community are often discriminated against, harassed and assaulted. Lise Woensdregt and Naomi van Stapele, who have researched queer experiences in Kenya for nine years, explain the impact of this ruling. So, what is the significance of the recent Kenyan supreme court ruling on a gay rights organisation?
The Drag Queen Storytime fro kids, which was scheduled to take place on 18 May as part of The International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) has been cancelled by the Monash Council. The organisers saying they were left with no choice after repeated threats aimed at harming the performer and families intending to attend the event.
Anti-LGBTQ sentiments have become increasingly toxic and more prevalent around the world. From the United States to Europe and East Africa, right-wing state and federal governments are introducing legislation and social policies targeting LGBTQ people.
