Following record-breaking runs in Europe, the smash-hit comedy If These Wigs Could Talk heads to Melbourne for its Australian debut.
The ‘Queen of Ireland’ and notorious drag queen Panti Bliss is packing her frocks and heading down under to share hilarious tales from rural Mayo to London’s glittering West End to the Irish Ambassador’s residence in Vienna.
Expect salacious stories, impassioned polemics and some seriously funny soul searching.
Join Panti as she takes you on a wild journey through a lifetime of accidental activism, far-fetched shenanigans and making a full time show of herself.
Get ready to laugh, learn and celebrate the highs and lows of her glittering adventures in this big, beautiful and brilliant night out.
1hr 15min. No Interval.
Cabaret, Comedy, LGBTQ+
Ages 12+
4th February, 2025
9th February, 2025
The venue is wheelchair accessible. An Assistive Hearing system is available. Assistance Animals are welcome in all areas of Arts Centre Melbourne and water bowls are available on request.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY CAR: The Arts Centre Melbourne undercover car park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The car park entrance is located at 4 Sturt Street. It is housed underneath the Theatres Building – a 5 minute walk (outside) to Hamer Hall or a 10 minute walk along St Kilda Rd to Sidney Myer Music Bowl. The car park is a cash-free facility, so please make sure you have a valid credit or debit card before entering.
BY TRAIN: The closest train station to all venues is Flinders Street Station. Exit the station onto Swanston Street, turn your back on the city and walk across Princes Bridge.
BY TRAM: The tram routes that stop in front of Arts Centre Melbourne are: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72. This stop is number 14 – “Arts Precinct"
BY BICYCLE: Bicycle lanes run north and south along St Kilda Road. On-street bicycle hoops are available outside Hamer Hall and the Theatres Building (under the Spire)
Writer and performer: Panti Bliss
Director: Phillip McMahon
Producer: Jennifer Jennings
Original Set Design: Molly O’Cathain
Costume Design: James David Seaver
Sound Design: Jenny O’Malley
Tour Lighting: Suzie Cummins
Original 2022 Lighting Design: Sinéad McKenna
Stage Management: Adam Doyle
Graphic Design: Niall Sweeney, Pony Ltd
Publicity Images: Patricio Cassinoni
Promotional video: Olga Kuzmenko
Tour produced by Far & Away and supported by Culture Ireland. Originally co-produced with The Abbey Theatre.
Panti Bliss: If These Wigs Could Talk runs for 1hr 15min. No Interval.
Panti Bliss: If These Wigs Could Talk is at Melbourne's Fairfax Studio | Arts Centre Melbourne, which is located at 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, 3004.
Panti Bliss: If These Wigs Could Talk tickets start at $30.
Ages 12+
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