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Cast member Jolene Misfud.
Hunter is a postman who is trying to deliver a mysterious parcel to a resident in an apartment block. The recipient is hard to find and, on the way, Hunter interacts with various other residents, a transgender and gender-diverse group of people. Their stories help him on his own voyage of self-discovery.
Developed by the director and cast, the story gives an insight into the lives and experiences of transgender and gender-diverse people. The characters are warm and loving, funny and eccentric with moving stories of hurt and prejudice to tell.
The show is performed by a cast of six – Jolene Mifsud, Remus Douglas, Rachel Lee, MadB, Kalokairi Subakti and Henry Zovaro. Director Kat Reed also makes an appearance.
“Lost in Transit” cast members… clockwise, from left, Jolene, Rachel, Henry and Remus. Photo: Martin Ollman.
“LOST in Transit” is billed as Canberra’s very first all transgender original musical. Written by and starring a local gender-diverse cast who traverse the wacky experiences of being trans and gender diverse, it was created by Tuggeranong Arts Centre in collaboration with performance artist and community builder Kat Reed (recently named 2021 Young Canberra Citizen of the Year) and artist and vocal coach Dianna Nixon from Wild Voices Music Theatre. At Tuggeranong Arts Centre, April 29-May 1. Bookings here.
JOE Woodward’s Shadow House PITS is presenting a reading of a partly surreal tragedy, “And Beyond the Violence”, a hybrid theatre/cinema work which may one day transform into a radio work. Woodward invites people to come along and witness some of Canberra’s performers and theatre identities and international performers zooming in. At Smith’s Alternat
Phillip Island folk singer Tim O’Brien.
AN afternoon of sentimental war-era songs will be presented by Sing Australia and the Eastlake Group, including Phillip Island folk singer Tim O’Brien singing classic Eric Bogle favourites. Eastlake Gungahlin Club, 51 Hinder Street, 2pm, Saturday, April 24. Tickets $20, proceeds go to the Gungahlin RSL. Book at the club or 6147 5511.
Jeff Lang.
“SOME Memories Never Die” is muso Jeff Lang’s first book and to celebrate its release, he’s on the road with a show combining music with an “in conversation” and Q&A session. With more than 30 albums behind him, he’s got a lot to sing and talk about. The Street Theatre, 7.30pm, Saturday, April 24. Book here or call 6247 1223.