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Men in dresses have been strolling with us for centuries, but it seems that our appetite for it in Australia’s performing arts is inexhaustible. Martin Portus explores the phenomena with one of our most stylish exponents - Paul Capsis.

From the Greeks to the Elizabethans, from Georgian mollies to Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst, from Betty Blokk Buster to the Footy Show, drag is a constant star but a new wave appears to be sweeping though this century’s teens.

The new artistic management team for the Old Fitz Theatre today announced the first six months programming in the 2015 season. Red Line Productions, run by Sean Hawkins, Andrew Henry and Vanessa Wright, have announced six mainstage plays and four late shows as part one of the season, entitled REINCARNATION.

The Your Theatrics International Cabaret Contest (YTICC), previously the Australian Cabaret Showcase, will once again undertake heats in major cities across Australia and New Zealand in January 2015. The 12th annual contest will offer contestants a number of exciting developments including a number of new sponsors who will contribute to the ever growing prize package.

Arts Centre Melbourne is delighted to announce that Sweet Charity, the smash-hit production, will play from 25 February – 8 March 2015 as part of a national tour.

After premiering at Hayes Theatre Co in February 2014 Sweet Charity received rave reviews, played to a sold-out audience, and won three Helpmann Awards, including Best Female Actor in a Musical for Verity Hunt-Ballard. Now it’s Melbourne’s time to experience the rough, wrenching, and gorgeous musical theatre experience that left Sydney wanting more!