Midsumma Festival

Melbourne’s biggest queer arts and culture festival is back from late January

THE RISE AND FALL OF SAINT GEORGE

Are you ready to go to church? This new music work by Paul Mac (yes, that Paul Mac) and playwright Lachlan Philpott pays tribute to George Michael through the eyes of Australia’s LGBTQIA community. The work was inspired by an act of graffiti in Sydney’s Inner West following the marriage equality vote and includes a huge choir and special guest performers.

àhamer Hall, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne 3004. 1300 182 183. artscentremelbourne.com.au. $TBA. Jan 23-24.

BOOBS

Cabaret performer Selina Jenkins debuted this show to five-star reviews at this year’s Melbourne Fringe. It’s all about boobs and our relationship to our bodies as a whole, delivered with soulful vocals and plenty of laughs. àarts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne 3004. 1300 182 183. www.artscentremelbourne.com.au. $TBA. Jan 29-Feb 1.

ÁDADDY

In this immersive, participatory performance, dancer Joel Bray, who is of Wiradjuri, Scottish and English heritage, gives space to his sweet tooth and explores his craving for father figures. He looks back at his personal history and asks: why is he constantly chasing a sugar rush? àarts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne 3004. 1300 182 183. www.artscentre melbourne.com.au. $TBA. Feb 4-8.