Divine Playhouse Returns Just Months After Its Forced Closure & Praise Be Divine Playhouse is returning to Sydney as UNHOLY / DIVINE, taking over the MCA for three nights in October. Pedestrian.tv · Sep 14
Drag Queens Handed Out French Fries as Holy Communion in LGBT Nightclub Set in Deconsecrated Church A Sydney LGBT nightclub in a deconsecrated church closed after controversy over its opening night, sparking a legal battle between religious activists and queer supporters over cultural expression. International Business Times UK · Jul 29
It took months for an LGBTQ+ arts pop-up to resurrect an old church – but just three days to shut it down Group behind Divine Playhouse considering legal challenge and discrimination complaint after religious protests turned venue into culture war The Guardian - AU · Jul 24
Sydney’s Divine Playhouse Confirms Its Lease Has Been Terminated: ‘We’re Not Walking Away’ Divine Playhouse, has been officially evicted from its heritage-listed building, with organisers claiming that an 1842 NSW law is being used. Pedestrian.tv · Jul 20
Former Sydney church turned LGBTQ+ arts venue weighs legal action after landlord orders it to stop ‘offensive trade’ Divine Playhouse promoter and founder says venue faces significant operational, legal and financial challenges The Guardian - AU · Jul 15
Arts venue faces eviction from former Sydney church after religious groups protest LGBTQ+ events Landlord of deconsecrated building sends notice of breach to Divine Playhouse, claiming it ‘insulted and mocked’ beliefs of Christian Australians The Guardian - AU · Jul 14
Heaps Gay’s Kat Dopper on Community, Chosen Family & Creating The Ultimate Vibe What you didn't know goes behind the scenes. Pedestrian.tv · Feb 13, 2025
Our First Ever Digital Issue Celebrates The LGBTQ+ Culture Makers & Game Changers For PEDESTRIAN.TV's first ever digital cover, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ Culture Makers and Game Changers behind Mardi Gras. Pedestrian.tv · Feb 13, 2025
Sydney’s hot girl summer is here: has the lockout city finally got its party back? With new late-night venues and young promoters diversifying the scene, the city is finally ready to celebrate life after lockouts – and lockdowns The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2022
A place to be your full self: new wave of queer bars revitalises Australia’s LGBTQI+ scenes New spaces for queer communities across the country are opening post-lockdowns, welcoming trans, non-binary and non-white people with open arms The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2022