Chapel off Chapel is undoubtedly one of Melbourne's most beautiful venues and this February, it's the place to be for all your Midsumma Festival favourites.
Trevor Ashley: The (First Annual) Farewell Show
- Dates 21 – 22 January
- Times 6.30pm
Introducing Trevor Ashley: The (first annual) Farewell Show – a dazzling and heartfelt spectacle that promises to leave you speechless.
Expect an unforgettable night as we bid farewell (for now) to one of the most iconic performers of this generation, Trevor Ashley. This captivating show showcases the culmination of Trevor’s illustrious career, as he takes you on a musical journey through his most treasured hits and cherished memories.
From Priscilla through to Queen of the Universe, it’s a night you won’t want to miss, as we celebrate the end of an era as Trevor honors himself as only he can. Tickets here.
Lesbian Love Stories
- Saturday 27 January, 7pm
- Sunday 28 January, 2pm & 6pm
They’re Back Butches!
After SOLD-OUT seasons across the country and a cheeky Matilda Award nomination for ‘Best Cabaret’, your favourite gals are u-hauling their way back to Melbourne for another season at Chapel Off Chapel.
Lesbian Love Stories features tales of lady love from across the globe, told anonymously through song, speech and prose, giving the audience an inside glimpse of the lesbian experience.
Unashamedly honest and raw, buckle in for a good laugh and an awkward moment…or three. From snazzy jazz renditions of top pop hits, to some musical theatre classics, the trio’s harmonious vocals and eclectic arrangements will leave you wanting more! Tickets here.
Torch Song
- Wednesday 31 January, 7.30pm (Preview)
- Thursday 1 February, 7.30pm (Opening Night)
- Friday 2 & Saturday 3 February, 7.30pm
- Sunday 4 February, 2.30pm
- Wednesday 7 & Thursday 8 February, 7.30pm
- Friday 9 February, 7.30pm (Auslan Interpreted)
- Saturday 10 February, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Under the skilled direction of the dynamic duo Cal Robinson-Taylor and Phoebe Taylor, this performance breathes fresh life into the timeless classic. It unearths the profound struggles and triumphant moments of Arnold Beckoff, the central character, as he navigates the intricate realms of love and acceptance while yearning for a profound sense of belonging.
At its essence, Torch Song serves as a powerful exploration of the universal longing for love, the journey to self-discovery, and the significance of forming bonds that transcend conventional definitions of family. Taylor Made Productions masterfully brings these themes to the stage, delivering an unforgettable experience that will touch your heart and leave you contemplating the profound impact of love, identity, and family in our lives. Tickets here.
Dolly Diamond’s Hot Midsumma Roast
- Dates 2 – 3 February
- Times 8pm
A 20 Year Milestone Celebration.
Dolly Diamond celebrates 20 incredible years being a part of Melbourne’s world-famous Midsumma Festival – and she’s celebrating with some of her closet, most talented (and bitchy) friends. A joyous evening of song, comedy and just a small amount of roasting. But for a change, it’s all at Dolly’s expense!
‘Anyone that’s worked with me knows how incredibly easy-going I am! I’m looking forward to feeling the love from my nearest and dearest.’ Join Dolly Diamond and a host of her favourite artists and celebrity friends for a very special show this Midsumma. Tickets here.
Tash York: Love That For You!
- Dates 9 – 10 February
- Times 7pm
Have you ever asked yourself, am I living my life right? Tash York has.
Armed with her ability to make bad choices and overthink everything, Tash is exploring the crossroads moments in her life from nearly getting married at 19 to changing her job from Call Centre Manager to Cabaret Wineo. Now in her mid 30s she’s staying up till 5am, can’t keep a houseplant alive, and can’t work out how to spell glamorous without singing the Fergie song.
Backed by The Red Red Wines (Peppy Smears & Vivian Fonteyn), find out why living life the hard way is the most fun. Love That For You! promises to be another hit from award-winning diva Tash York featuring her chaotic energy, fabulous voice and dazzling drag looks.
Think BenDeLaCreme crossed with Bette Midler… but on a budget! Tickets here.
Bombshell
- Friday 9 February, 9pm
- Saturday 10 February, 4pm & 9pm
Enticing, luscious and glamorous; blondes from Mae West to Marilyn Monroe have captivated audiences since the earliest days of Hollywood.
In a flurry of feathers and sequins, Ziegfeld Boy reimagines the blonde bombshell for a new generation. In true follies style, Ziegfeld Boy weaves together a decadent show of skits, dance, comedy, back-up boys, unspeakably revealing costumes, sequins, feathers, a giant rocking horse named DeeDee, and some of the sauciest songs ever to appear on the silver screen.
With classic cabaret bops like ‘Don’t Tell Daddy (Mama)’, ‘Get Happy’ and ‘Bring on the Men’, as well as a treasure trove of forgotten hits, this glittery new boylesque revue proves that blondes really do have more fun. Tickets here.
Check out the full Chapel off Chapel program here.
