This is the Pride Show you don’t want to miss. Our storytellers are opening up about love, identity and courage — stories that bring home what Pride is all about. It’s a celebration of belonging and bravery, with stories that remind us that love (and living authentically) always wins.

Our performer line-up:

Team 20s: Chloe Padmore is an Aboriginal artist based in Naarm, and a published writer for Blak & Bright and Project Loudly. They collaborate with Merri-bek Council to run a monthly LGBTQIA+ event. They're an award-winning photographer, with their painting and photography showcased in exhibitions. Chloe has a passion for performance and theatre.

Team 30s: Shyaire Ganglani is a slam poet and comedian with a knack for spinning her emotional baggage into comedy gold. She’s performed in Edinburgh, Europe, Dubai and all over Australia. She is a mentor for The Aunties, Assisterhood and D&AD Shift, and her comedy and activism work has been featured on 3ZZZ and Triple R radio, and Today.

Team 40s: Andrea O’Connor is a Melbourne-based writer and editor whose lifelong relationship with words has been one of expression, survival and self-discovery. Writing has carried her through the unfolding of identity and sexuality, early motherhood and shifting relationships. She is on a mission to approach the tangled terrain of mid-life with curiosity and grit, while navigating the beautiful mess of living truthfully, in all its forms.

Team 50s: Chloe Black is a stand-up comedian, screenwriter and DJ. She has performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She is writer and creator of the web series Transferred and Jennifer Eric Is Cancelled, and the animated series Letter Club. Coming out 10 years ago freed her to find her true self, giving her work a unique point of view and a voice with which to tell it.

Team 60s: Anneke Deutsch OAM has a background in sculpture, prosthetics, thermally efficient building and lesbian activism. She’s co-founder of Older Women in Cohousing (WINC), currently developing an accessible, sustainable community of (mostly) old lesbians in Castlemaine. She volunteers as a housing consultant for Matrix Guild, creating social housing for homeless lesbians.

Team 70s: Sunderai Felich is a multifaceted performer, writer and speaker with a rich background in comedy, storytelling and public speaking. From captivating audiences at The Moth Story SLAM to delivering insightful talks at national conferences, Sunderai's engaging performances are drawn from a wealth of personal experiences and diverse interests.

Generation Women is an award-winning cross-generational storytelling night founded in New York in 2017, Sydney in 2018 and Melbourne in 2020. Each month, six women of note read an original piece on a theme. Of those, one is in her 20s, her 30s, her 40s, her 50s, her 60s and her 70s+.

This event is proudly presented by Generation Women Australia, founded by Donna Logue. This event is hosted by Rebecca Lister. Generation Women was created by Georgia Clark.

HOWLER

7-11 DAWSON ST, BRUNSWICK VIC 3056

DOORS AT 6.30 PM, SHOW AT 7 PM

Want access to discounted tickets? Become a Generation Women Member to get $10 off the price of your ticket. More info here.

This is the Pride Show you don’t want to miss. Our storytellers are opening up about love, identity and courage — stories that bring home what Pride is all about. It’s a celebration of belonging and bravery, with stories that remind us that love (and living authentically) always wins.

Our performer line-up:

Team 20s: Izzy Calero-Rivarola is a 27-year-old neurodivergent, queer Latina stay-at-home mum and podcast co-host. She’s passionate about respectful parenting, creativity and self-love. She previously worked in disability and LGBTQIA+ intersectional employment support and held a position on the board of directors for Wear It Purple. Her mission is to inspire authenticity and celebrate every brain’s unique brilliance.

Team 30s: Brandy Tsang  is a Hong Kong-born, Sydney-raised Director and Managing Legal Counsel at a global consulting firm. A proud lesbian, she leads Pride across Australia and New Zealand, empowering LGBTQIA+ folks to bring their whole selves to work. Brandy also currently serves as President of Professional Women Sydney Toastmasters Club, where she finds joy in helping women level up in public speaking.

Team 40s: Dafna Dar is a social impact leader with a passion for building programs that support women to transform their lives through employment pathways, training, and wraparound support. She is passionate about creating lasting social impact by designing initiatives that foster confidence, independence, and community connection. Dafna is also a proud mum to Alfie, her beloved dachshund.

Team 50s: Lesbian/wifey/auntie/childless cat lady Jane O’Keefe brings a blend of intuition and passion to everything she does. Having navigated a near-death experience, Jane is now fiercely passionate about embracing every moment. She’s also a psychologist and the founding creative director behind the iconic feminist Mardi Gras float, ‘The Itty Bitty Titty Committee’.

Team 60s: Jane Becker is an award-winning visual artist who graduated art school in 1980s Sydney. Eleven solo shows and numerous group shows later, she also works in scenic design and production for major events. Jane has been involved with Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras for over 30 years. She is currently drawing a graphic memoir.

Team 70s: Shauna Jensen is an accomplished vocalist with a diverse career spanning Australia’s live music and recording scenes. She’s performed internationally and toured with icons like Jimmy Barnes and Cold Chisel. Known for her soulful, versatile voice, Shauna has sold out shows, including her celebrated Aretha Franklin Songbook at the Sydney Opera House.

Generation Women is an award-winning cross-generational storytelling night founded in New York in 2017, Sydney in 2018 and Melbourne in 2020. Each month, six women of note read an original piece on a theme. Of those, one is in her 20s, her 30s, her 40s, her 50s, her 60s and her 70s+.

This event is proudly presented by Generation Women Australia, founded by Donna Logue. The event will be hosted by Jen Ward. Generation Women was created by Georgia Clark.

THE BERESFORD

354 BOURKE ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2016

DOORS AT 6.30 PM, SHOW AT 7 PM

Want access to discounted tickets? Become a Generation Women Member to get $10 off the price of your ticket. More info here.