2026
Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens
Midsumma 2026
SOLD OUT RUN at The MC Showroom, Thurs 29th Jan - Sun 1st Feb, 2026
Born from the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens gives life and, more importantly, voice to those lost and left behind in the wake of the AIDS epidemic.
This brand new production fuses Bill Russell’s original free verse poetry and Janet Hood's musical score with new choreography by Jesse Matthews, striking right to heart of what it means to survive and be remembered.
An ensemble of actors and musicians will bring this collection of songs and monologues to life, sharing this pivotal work with a new generation of queer folk - helping us all connect to our history.
Director/Choreographer: Jesse Matthews
Musical Director: Charlotte Greenslade
Assistant Director: Manda Rozen-Flannery
Lighting Designer: Cale Dennis
Sound Designer: Emerson Launder
Cast: Mackinnley Bowden, Ezri Cranston, Cameron Davey, Marcus Frost, Zoe Nichols, Saša Nikolic, Georgina Scott, Joti Van Carlos Gore.
Band: Charlotte Greenslade, Jacinta Dennett, Charlotte Kube
Book and Lyrics by Bill Russell
Music by Janet Hood
BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL
ON BEHALF OF SAMUEL FRENCH INC.
Photo by Darren Thao
Liza’s Good Judy
Midsumma 2025
2025
Photo by Darren Thao
A love letter to mother-daughter divas Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli, Liza’s Good Judy follows a daughter’s journey through the grief and acceptance of losing a parent.
As Liza (played by Manda Rozen-Flannery) unpacks a suitcase full of her mothers old things, the spirit of Judy Garland (also played by Manda Rozen-Flannery… yep, you read that right) appears. Through song and verbatim text, undeniable parallels appear between their lives - the fickle nature of fame, multiple closeted husbands… addiction - Liza is left to decide how she wants to remember her mother, and in turn, how she wants to be remembered.
Liza’s Good Judy was performed at The Motley Bauhaus from 29th Jan-7th Feb as part of the 2025 Midsumma Festival.
Writer/Performer: Manda Rozen-Flannery
Director/Stage Manager: Bram Harris
Musical Arrangements: Manda Rozen-Flannery, Desmond Flannery and Martine Wengrow
Musical Direction: Martine Wengrow
Production Design: Manda Rozen-Flannery and Bram Harris
Sound Design: Emerson Launder
Lighting Designer: Ruben Laine
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