Welcome to the next edition of the LGBTIQ+ Elders Dance Club Canberra with special guest the fabulous Venus Mantrap!

Venus Mantrap is the androgynous drag construct of artist, Samuel Townsend. The character, whose roots are firmly planted in the world of drag, explores aspects of cabaret, performance-art and comedy, during live shows. In 2015, Mantrap opened for punk band Glitoris, at the launch of their single Disgrace, and was a featured artist at the closing night party of The Public Theatre (Aspen Island Theatre Company) in Civic Square. In 2016 Mantrap produced The Bowie Ball at Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centre and starred in a new one-man-show at Smith's Alternative titled Life, Love and Lip Syncing. Mantrap has performed alongside drag royalty Vanessa Wagner and Melbourne's 80's dance troupe the Real Hot Bitches! During the You Are Here Festival (2016) Mantrap was crowned the ‘Mayor of Canberra’ and performed at the National Gallery of Australia for the David Hockney Prints Party (2018). Mantrap devised an online act during COVID lockdown, Live From the Living-room, and is a regular fixture at Smith’s Alternative, emceeing the annual Cabaret Voltaire.

This fabulous free monthly social event for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, and Intersex elders and allies is a fun way to connect, learn new dances, enjoy delicious catering and chat with fab people in a COVID safe environment.

Come one, Come all! No dance experience needed! All are welcome!

Every second Sunday monthly...

Access: if you have any access requirements please call us on 6182 0000 and we will work with you to ensure you can attend the event.

Parking: Parking is available at Ainslie Arts Centre at the front in the semi-circle driveway, or at the rear (entry of Elder St). Closest public transport is the 31 bus stop at Doonkuna St/Donaldson St – 200m from the venue.

The fabulous monthly edition of the ACT based LGBTIQ+ Elders Dance Club is co-produced byAll the Queens Men, Meridian and Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centres.