Gifted by our Elders, YIRRAMBOI means tomorrow in the local languages of the Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung peoples. We acknowledge them as the Custodians of the lands in which we thrive, we pay our deepest respects to their ancestors and elders who have held their Songlines through these lands for over 80,000 years. As visitors, we abide by Bunjil's lore and take responsibility in caring for country, waterways and bubups, our children, our future.

Tina - A Tropical Love Story

Date

Wed 7 May

Venue

Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
Melbourne Recital Centre
31 Sturt Street, Southbank VIC 3006

Step into a vibrant world, where the sultry heat of the tropics meets the electrifying energy of a cultural icon in a heartfelt tribute to the indomitable spirit of Tina Turner.
Comedy
Dance
Drag
Music
Theatre

Image by Jamie James

It’s 1993, in a sweltering Darwin amphitheatre in the NORTHERN TERRITORY. A young First Nations boy finds himself swept away by the legendary Tina Turner - AN ENCOUNTER THAT would spark a journey of self-discovery and transformation.

Blending storytelling, cabaret and dazzling drag, enter the enchanting realm of First Nations drag performer Miss Ellaneous (AKA Ben Graetz), who shares deeply personal tales of growing up in Darwin and the profound impact of the queen of rock 'n' roll.

Tina – A Tropical Love Story is written, performed and directed by Ben Graetz with special performances from guest artists from the drag, First Nations and queer performance scene – Iconic drag queen and proud Sistergirl Crystal Love, triple threat Garret Lyon, darling drag artist Dana Dizon (Prawn Cracker Spice), leading Australian dancer Sermsah, star of the stage (social media influencer) Thomas Bevan (2Joocee), performance art royalty The Huxleys and our dynamite Missette’s Glory Tuohy-Daniell and Cleopatra Pryce. With choreography by Sani Townson with producing support from Elaine Crombie. Simply the best!

Performance Details

Venue

Elisabeth Murdoch Hall

Melbourne Recital Centre

31 Sturt Street, Southbank VIC 3006


Dates & Times

Wed 7 May 8pm 60 mins, no interval


Tickets

Blaktix $20 General $45 YIRRAMBOI Fan $65 TICKETING & ACCESSIBILITY ENQUIRIES Venue Phone: (03) 9929 9600 Venue Email: boxoffice@melbournerecital.com.au

Photography

Image Jamie James

Image by Joseph Mayers

Image by Joseph Mayers

Image by Joseph Mayers

Image by Joseph Mayers

Image by Joseph Mayers

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