Performances
From groundbreaking theatre and live music to cabaret, comedy, and experimental work, Q PERFORMANCES showcases the rich diversity of LGBTQIA+ storytelling. We provide a platform for both established artists and emerging voices to share authentic, high-energy, and thought-provoking work. Check out what’s on stage and book your tickets to experience live performance in the heart of Darlinghurst.
Never the
Sinner
7-24 October 2026 at The Loading Dock
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Chicago, 1924. Two brilliant young men, Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, believe themselves above the world. Entitled, reckless, and hungry to prove their superiority, they commit a crime that shocks a nation.
Beneath the headlines lies something far more intimate: a dark and serpentine love story between two men whose desire curdles into domination.
Never the Sinner exposes the birth of a kind of masculine power we still recognise today, privilege mistaken for brilliance, arrogance disguised as confidence, and love twisted into control.
Directed by Kurtis Laing (tick, tick …BOOM!, Selkie), this true story examines the devastating consequences of unchecked privilege for the victims, the perpetrators, and the society that continues to let them thrive.
Edges
28 October - 7 November 2026 at The Loading Dock
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What happens when you’re standing on the edge of self-becoming?
Edges is a vibrant, heartfelt song cycle that invites the audience to peer through windows into 16 raw, funny, deeply human moments of growth.
While not the first performance done here in Australia, it’s likely the first time you’ve gotten the chance to see this hidden theatre gem. Told through a tight, unique ensemble, this show dives into love, loss, identity, and everything in between; from awkward firsts to bitter goodbyes.
Filled with all the terrifying, thrilling phases of growing into adulthood there’s meaning in this show for everyone, whether you’re standing on the edge or you’ve already made the leap.
A Drag Is Born
Saturday, 28 November 2026
6:30pm - 7:30pm at The Loading Dock
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In a twist of fate, an ordinary man is thrust into the spotlight to become the Queen of the Carnival. With advanced age, abundant body hair, and limited talents, he is an unlikely candidate.
A DRAG IS BORN is a seven-time award-winning, wordless solo performance blending clown, drag, and music into a joyful, moving celebration of queer identity, resilience, and self-acceptance.
Created and performed by Edu Díaz, a theatermaker from the Canary Islands (Spain) based in New York City, A DRAG IS BORN has received critical acclaim in New York, Orlando, Los Angeles, Tenerife, and at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Edu Díaz is making his Australian debut with the support of the Embassy of Spain.