FEAST ON...

Lindsay Prodea & Matthew Liersch Present

A Friend of DorothyAnthems of Pride

WINNER | EVENT OF THE YEAR | PRIDE ADELAIDE AWARDS 2025
WINNER | BEST MUSIC | ADELAIDE FRINGE 2025

For one night only, this joyous homage to resilience, fabulousness, and the rich history of queer music is back by popular demand!

Join multi-award-winning performer Lindsay Prodea and his stellar 4-piece band on a nostalgic journey, honouring the icons who sparked change with their unforgettable anthems. Featuring timeless hits from icons like Madonna, Garland, Elton, Gaga, Dolly, Benatar, Freddie, and more.

From the secret language of Polari and the golden age of music, through to the disco revolution of the 70’s and your favourite camp hits, get ready to sing along to an unforgettable showcase of songs and stories.

Slip on your ruby slippers and dust off the sequin jacket for an unforgettable showcase of songs and stories!

Created, written, performed and produced by queer, Adelaide creatives

★★★★★ “Everything good cabaret should be” GLAM ADELAIDE

★★★★★ “A high-energy, feel-good celebration of LGBTQIA+ history through music” MINDSHARE

★★★★★ “With the crowd up on their feet, they seemed to just really want to dance” THEATRE TRAVELS

★★★★½ “Charming, cheeky and unashamedly camp” HI FI WAY

★★★★½ “Unique and beautifully written” STAGE WHISPERS

★★★★ “Grab your dancing shoes” THE LIST

★★★★ “Honest, moving, and refreshingly unpretentious” UPSIDE ADELAIDE

Feast Artist Pass free entry at door!

Event Details

GENRE: Performance, Music

DURATION: 70 mins

AGE RATING: Ages 15 +

LANGUAGE WARNING:

CONTENT WARNINGS: Drug Use or References, Alcohol Use, Sexual References, Mental Health, Homophobia

Wheelchair Accessible

SEATED OR STANDING: Seated

EVENT IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A Caucasian person in a suit is holding a vintage microphone. He is standing against a hot pink wall. The formal attire includes a blazer and a bow tie, giving them a polished, gentlemanly appearance. Underneath the title "A friend of Dorothy Anthems of Pride" are two awards. "Adelaide Fringe Winner 2025" and "2024 Adelaide's Critics Winner: Individual Award for A Body of Work".

14 November 2025 8.00pm

Arkaba Hotel

GA: $36

Conc: $33

Kids (under 15): $15

Learn More About the Artist/Producer...

Lindsay Prodea has be gracing Adelaide stages for over 20 years, with numerous accolades from The Theatre Association of South Australia, Adelaide Theatre Guide and The Adelaide Critics Circle for his contributions to the stage. Following a sold-out season of his debut solo-cabaret at the Adelaide Fringe, Prodea was invited to headline Pride Fest at the iconic Qtopia venue in Sydney.

Created, written, performed and produced by queer, Adelaide creatives, it was an honour to be recognised with the 'Event of the Year' Award at the 2025 Pride Adelaide Awards earlier this year.

Matthew Liersch is a South Australian-born producer, tour coordinator, and arts administrator with a flair for queer storytelling and a passion for showcasing local talent. In 2025, he was awarded Overall Best Emerging Producer at Adelaide Fringe, following two sell-out seasons of shows. Matthew also won Event of the Year at the Pride Adelaide Awards this year.