Rainbow Families Cabaret celebrates all families made, chosen and found

Arts-Centre-Melbourne-Circus-Oz-Rainbow-Families-CabaretArts Centre Melbourne and Circus Oz in association with PRISM and Midsumma Festival are proud to bring the Rainbow Families Cabaret to Live at the Bowl.

On Saturday 1 May – for two shows only at 10.00am and 12:30pm – The Listies will host a laugh-out-loud show that celebrates the collective differences of the LGBTIQA+ community with a line-up of acts curated by Circus Oz.

“Circus Oz is delighted to assemble the best of Melbourne’s physical and energetic entertainers to bring our family to yours,” said Circus Oz Executive Director Penny Miles.

“This year it is extra special to reconnect LGBTIQA+ families and allies under the much-loved Rainbow Families banner and the magnificent setting of the Sidney Myer Music Bowl is the icing on the cake.”

“The new cabaret format brings circus artists – and the magic they create – back to centre stage for the first time in over a year. I cannot think of a more enjoyable way to kick-start celebrations, community and connection,” said Penny.

Rainbow Families Cabaret will showcase the joy of circus, singing and dancing from the best LGBTIQA+ and allied performers that Melbourne has to offer for families of all makes and models.

“We look forward to welcoming every family into ours! It’s going to be a giant world of yay-time family rainbowtainment!” said Matt and Rich from The Listies.

“Expect singing, dancing, burping, farting, unicorns, farting unicorns, burping farting unicorns, singing burping farting unicorns. The list is literally endless. We couldn’t be more delighted!”


The Rainbow Families Cabaret will take place at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Saturday 1 May 2021. For more information, visit: www.liveatthebowl.com.au for details.

Image: courtesy of Circus Oz