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A drag artist in white clown make up is sitting at the bottom of a slide in a playground at night with a cigarette hanging out of their mouth. They are holding an open picture book and a plastic cup in one hand, and a lighter in the other hand. There are a few toys on the ground around them.
A drag artist in white clown make up is standing amongst an assortment of toys in the middle of a playground at night. They are pushing a small cart with a plush monkey in it in one direction, and are trying to kick over a children's push-along car in the other direction.
A drag artist in white clown make up and a manic smile is lying on the ground of an outdoor playground at night. They are surrounded by toys, including a book, small push-along bike and car, a plush monkey and turtle and some outdoor water toys. One of their legs is tangled through the openings of the push-along car toy.

Image Credit: J Davies

A drag artist in white clown make up is sitting at the bottom of a slide in a playground at night with a cigarette hanging out of their mouth. They are holding an open picture book and a plastic cup in one hand, and a lighter in the other hand. There are a few toys on the ground around them.
A drag artist in white clown make up is standing amongst an assortment of toys in the middle of a playground at night. They are pushing a small cart with a plush monkey in it in one direction, and are trying to kick over a children's push-along car in the other direction.
A drag artist in white clown make up and a manic smile is lying on the ground of an outdoor playground at night. They are surrounded by toys, including a book, small push-along bike and car, a plush monkey and turtle and some outdoor water toys. One of their legs is tangled through the openings of the push-along car toy.

  • Created and Performed by: Ryan Stewart

After an unexpected call from a local library derails the headline performance of a drag reading hour, the barely digestible and wholly intolerable Goody Prostate must scramble together a new act for a crowd of unruly children and their parents.

But as they race against the clock to pull off a new number in time, they spiral into a chaotic interrogation of childhood, memory, and a long overdue examination of what it means to 'grow up'.

A response to the rise in reactionary politics around the exposure of children to queerness, join Goody as they read between the lines of the opposition and craft a timely reminder of the lesson to not judge a book by its cover (girl).

The library is open. So sit down, be quiet, and listen up; there’s a new story to check out. Because sometimes, reading is what?
Fundamentalist.

'A class act and a masterful storyteller' - Milk Bar Mag

About a ry presentation

a ry presentation is a Naarm-based company dedicated to producing new, queer works on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people.

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Age suitability: M

  • Event warnings: Contains Strobe Lighting, Strong Coarse Language, Sustained Loud Noises.

  • Content warnings: Queerphobia Or Homophobia, Sexual References.

  • Full: $24.50

  • Preview: $20.00

  • Extra Applause: $30.00

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

  • Concession: $20.00

  • Group 6+: $20.00

"Stewart is a force to be reckoned with" - What's the Show

whatstheshow.com.au

"What begins as an expression of queer rage softens into something deeply empathetic by the end – endearing, zany, and brimming with heart." - Time Out

timeout.com

"One of this year's best shows.... a feast for the eyes and the heart, it is not to be missed!" - Australian Arts Review

artsreview.com.au

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 02 October 2024

9:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square

Preview
 Past Event

Thursday, 03 October 2024

9:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square

 Past Event

Friday, 04 October 2024

9:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square

 Past Event

Saturday, 05 October 2024

9:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square

 Past Event

Sunday, 06 October 2024

8:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square

 Past Event

Thursday, 10 October 2024

9:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square

 Past Event

Friday, 11 October 2024

9:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square

 Past Event

Saturday, 12 October 2024

9:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square

 Past Event

Sunday, 13 October 2024

6:45pm

Upstairs @ Floridia

 Past Event

Sunday, 20 October 2024

6:45pm

Upstairs @ Floridia

Cancelled
 Cancelled

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