Shirley has been playing Mrs. Claus at David Jones for forty years. Ever since she landed the role from a cattle call in 1983 out at a warehouse in Mascot, she’s taken pride and joy in taping down the white wig, patting on the rouge, and blowing the dust off her sparkling one-liners to delight children and parents as Santa’s finest off-sider. But this year, she turns up to work in early November, and is unceremoniously given her notice. Mrs Claus, say The Management, is “lacking in relevance”.

Merry & Bright

Hayes Theatre Co

Le Gateau Chocolat makes his ACO On The Pier debut in Raw Cacao, an exploration of intimacy and an invitation into the most hallowed of spaces; the chamber where one transitions from performer to person. Who are we when no one is watching?

ACO Up Close: Le Gateau Chocolat in Raw Cacao

ACO On The Pier

Expect heart, soul, stellar vocals and a whole lot of queer fabulousness, as LGBTQI+ performers pay tribute to their favourite queer artists – performing reinventions of the songs that helped shape our identities and define our communities. Songs of protest and thumping dancefloor beats, guitar-playing lesbians and disco gays, blasting out of speakers mounted precariously on garish parade floats – from George Michael to Janelle Monáe, Electric Fields to Elton John, Troye Sivan to Tracy Chapman, any genre is up for grabs. The only rule? The songs performed must have been made famous by another LGBTQI+ artist.

Victoria Falconer

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 28 - Dec 21, 2025

Merry & Bright · Hayes Theatre Co.

Past events

Nov 28 - Dec 21, 2025

Merry & Bright · Hayes Theatre Co.

Nov 25, 2025

ACO Up Close: Le Gateau Chocolat in Raw Cacao · Australian Chamber Orchestra

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