Arts & culture

Dive into the creative heartbeat of Sydney’s LGBTQIA+ scene. From theatre reviews like Titanique’s camp voyage, to information on Qtopia’s yearly Pride Fest and music news such as Joanne’s return to the Beresford, we cover art exhibitions, queer cabaret, and cultural events worth seeing. Whether it’s a major festival or a hidden-gem performance, we spotlight the creativity shaping our city’s culture.

A new novel about persecuted gay codebreaker Alan Turing has drawn backlash for allegedly “straight-washing” his life, prompting a book review website to restrict reviews of the title over “unusual behaviour” – but the author insists the criticism is misplaced.

Australia’s first-ever permanent queer museum is a step closer after the keys to the former Darlinghurst police station were officially handed over to Qtopia Sydney, the non-profit organisation behind the initiative.

Sydney queer history and cultural centre Qtopia is one of the federal budget winners after the Albanese government agreed to allocate $1.5 million to it in the 2024-25 federal budget.