Celebrating 30 Years of: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Stephen Elliot's 1994 masterpiece 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert'.

To celebrate, join us for a spectacular screening in RMIT's suitably fabulous venue, The Capitol, which will be introduced by a panel discussion featuring the film's Oscar-winning costume designer, Tim Chappel, executive producer, Rebel Penfold-Russell, Melbourne Queer Film Festival Program Director and treasured film aficionado, Cerise Howard, and Kristy Kokegei from History Trust of South Australia, in conversation with RMIT's Stephen Gaunson.  

Since its initial screening 30 years ago, this multi award-winning film has had a significant impact on society and become internationally renowned as a symbol of freedom and support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Written and directed by Elliott, 'Priscilla' follows the road-tripping adventures of two drag queens and a transgender woman, played by Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, and Terence Stamp, as the trio cross the Australian desert from Sydney to Alice Springs.   

Still, 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert', 1994 courtesy of Park Circus

Presented in partnership with RMIT's Social Change Enabling Impact Platform and RMIT Culture, as part of the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia's Social Sciences Week.  

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