Comedy

Rainbow History Class

School’s in! See why the internet is wild for 'Rainbow History Class' in their hilarious live show.

$22.00 - $29.50
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Hannah is looking into the camera with a half-smile, seated on a swivel chair on Rudy's left. Rudy is standing with right hand on knee and left holding white-framed sunnies as they lean into the camera. Rudy wears a denim vest, check pants and sneakers, while Hannah has a big-haired 80s vibe in an oversized tweed suit. It's giving 'Breakfast Club'
Rudy wearing white-framed sunnies, a denim vest, check pants and sneaker leans back on a swivel chair with their right hand stretched back casually behind their head. Hannah stands behind them in an oversized tweed suit, leaning back against a wall with peeling paint.
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Hannah is looking into the camera with a half-smile, seated on a swivel chair on Rudy's left. Rudy is standing with right hand on knee and left holding white-framed sunnies as they lean into the camera. Rudy wears a denim vest, check pants and sneakers, while Hannah has a big-haired 80s vibe in an oversized tweed suit. It's giving 'Breakfast Club'
Rudy wearing white-framed sunnies, a denim vest, check pants and sneaker leans back on a swivel chair with their right hand stretched back casually behind their head. Hannah stands behind them in an oversized tweed suit, leaning back against a wall with peeling paint.

  • Performed by: Hannah McElhinney & Rudy Jean Rigg

  • Directed by: Stephen Nicolazzo

  • Produced by: Eliza Bone

TikTok sensation 'Rainbow History Class' are leaving the internet behind for an IRL Classroom where homework is optional, detention is never, and chaos is always on the agenda. School is IN with Hannah McElhinney and Rudy Jean Rigg at the chalkboard!

After a stellar season at WorldPride Sydney, where they made Pedestrian TV ‘Seven Banger Events To Add To Your List at WorldPride’, the pair bring their debut live show to Melbourne Fringe. In this fun and fascinating romp through queer history - from ancient civilizations to the internet, you’ll get the inside scoop on secret queer codes, gender-bending icons and incredible activists in this all-inclusive academy for LGBTQIA+ folk and allies alike.

An ever-growing 600K+ followers, a best-selling book and a TEDxSydney talk can verify that this is one after-school detention you don’t want to skip. See why the internet has been going wild for entertaining stories and historical fun facts about secret queer love letters, the reason Alice Springs became a lesbian hotspot, the time gay slang sent the US military on a wild goose chase and a real life gay and lesbian kingdom.

This is the live history lesson you absolutely didn’t get in school, where attendance is all it takes to pass with flying colours.

About More Talent

More Talent is thrilled to represent and tour a diverse and impressive array of comedic, media and digital talent from Australia and beyond, changing the game Down Under.

rainbowhistoryclass.com

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Event Accessibility: Blind or Low Vision Rating: Partially Accessible

  • Age suitability: M

  • Event warnings: Moderate Coarse Language, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Content warnings: Sexual References, War.

  • Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room
    Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton, VIC, 3053

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room is wheelchair accessible.

    The entrance to the venue is on Lygon St. You can head up the front stairs and through the main doors, from there head right to get to the Loading Dock.
    If you need step free access, there is lift at the front of the building and our team will be able to guide you from there to the Loading Dock.

    Once you're in the Loading Dock you can head west and through the corridor to the stairs, and up passed ETU Ballroom and Common Rooms through to the Music Room. There is also a lift if you are unable to take the stairs.

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  • Full: $29.50

  • Preview: $22.00

  • Extra Applause: $38.50

  • Blak Tix: $24.50

  • Member discounts available

    This event is eligible for 25% off full price Fringe Dweller tickets. Just add the tickets that you want then login at checkout and you'll get the cheapest tickets. If you're not a member yet, simply add a membership to your cart and you'll be able to access Fringe Dweller prices straight away.

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

7:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room

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Thursday, 19 October 2023

7:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room

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Friday, 20 October 2023

7:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room

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Saturday, 21 October 2023

7:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room

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Sunday, 22 October 2023

6:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room

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