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 works at our venues The Loading Dock and The Substation. Check out what’s on stage and book your tickets to experience live performance in the heart of Darlinghurst.

  • Edges

    28 OCTOBER - 7 NOVEMBER 2026
    AT THE LOADING DOCK

    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.

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  • Villain Era (A Cabaret)

    WEDNESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2026
    7:30PM - 9PM
    AT THE LOADING DOCK

    Hosted by Alex Gonzalez, a cabaret night dedicated entirely to the most iconic villains of stage, screen, and our lives. From tragic misfits to diabolical demons, our cast of exciting up-and-coming musical theatre talent are keeping the Halloween spirit alive this November (because Halloween isn't over until Alex says it is!)

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  • A Drag Is Born

    SATURDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 2026
    6:30PM - 7:30PM
    AT THE LOADING DOCK

    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 theatre maker 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.

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