Tender

Venue: The Vault, Fools Paradise
Location: Tarntanyangga | Victoria Square
13 Mar - 17 Mar, 2024
Web: http://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/tender-af2024

Tender – the queer circus cabaret that will leave you aching for more.

What is it to be Tender? Is it gentle and affectionate or sensitive and aching?

Tender explores relationships, power play, desire, and sexuality with flips, tricks, high kicks, hair whips and musical quips. With an all-queer cast, Tender is a fully choreographed show creating a playground between floor and air by combining aerial and ground disciplines, drag and dance from Sydney circus darlings - Missy, J Twist, Tynga, Chris Barnett and Mitch Wnek as well as original music from Bicon queen, The Voice Finalist and ACON NSW 2023 Honour Award Finalist, PENELOPE.

Sit back as we disassemble gender constructs and dismantle binaries. At the heart of it, Tender is a joyous celebration of queer community and connectedness. Expect to walk away from the show feeling as though you have experienced a big rainbow hug.

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October

Virginia Trioli in Conversation with Li Cunxin AO

A delightful event filled with laughs, insights and stories as Virgina Trioli talks with Li Cunxin about his new book.

Level 5, 2 Kavanagh Street, Southbank Lisa Bolte Dancer's Lounge | 15 Oct, 2026

Out of the Studio

Out of the Studio is an opportunity for emerging choreographers to develop new ideas and a platform to present a new work to audiences in a theatre context.

Sydney Dance Company Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company | 23 Oct - 24 Oct, 2026

Australian Ballet Class on Stage

We are delighted to invite you to a special event. Join us for exclusive access to The Australian Ballet's Class on Stage, where you will enjoy a behind the scenes glimpse of how Company dancers begin their working days.

Arts Centre Melbourne Ian Potter State Theatre | 27 Oct, 2026

November

EOI: November Workshop with Charmene Yap & Cass Mortimer Eipper

We Would Love to Meet You As the incoming Artistic Directors of Co3, we are inviting professional and graduate contemporary dancers from across Western Australia to join us for a free two-day workshop in November.

357–365 Murray Street Perth, Western Australia 6000 Studio 3, King Street Arts Centre | 20 Nov - 21 Nov, 2026

January

ELEVATE ’27 – RAD Australia 2027 International Conference

The Royal Academy of Dance Australia presents ELEVATE ’27: Elevating Dance Education – Creativity, Community and Care, its sixth international conference for dance teachers, studio owners, academics and industry professionals.

Sydney Bangarra Dance Theatre | 16 Jan - 17 Jan, 2027

Sydney Dance Company Summer Professional Intensive

A concentrated week of technical training for professional and early-career dancers aged 18+ looking to expand their practice and experience Sydney Dance Company.

Wharf 4/5, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct 15 Hickson Road, Dawes Point NSW 2000 Sydney Dance Company | 25 Jan - 29 Jan, 2027