TINA - A Tropical Love Story

Written and performed by Ben Graetz

A dazzling celebration of Darwin, drag performers and the forever Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner.

Darwin Amphitheatre, November 1993. Under a sweltering Territory night sky, a young First Nations boy is swept up by an electrifying presence – Tina Turner. A journey of identity, self-discovery, sequins and transformation begins …

Created and performed by acclaimed First Nations drag artist Miss Ellaneous (Ben Graetz), this dazzling showcase blends storytelling, cabaret and drag in a heartfelt homage to the forever Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Featuring fabulous turns from leading drag, First Nations and LGBTIQ+ performers, TINA – A Tropical Love Story is more than a tribute, it’s a high voltage celebration of Top End community, queer culture and the music of one of the all-time great singers. Simply the Best? Better believe it!

★★★★★ “Breaking the well-worn mould of the tribute show, this dazzling production excels in its capacity to create joy.” – ArtsHub

Suitable 15+ This production contains adult themes, strobe, smoke and haze.

Cast

• Ben Graetz aka Miss TINA

• Ursula Yovich

• Cleopatra Pryce

• Dana Dizon

• Scott Hunter

• Tynga Williams

• Felicia Fox

Credits: Written, directed and co-produced by Ben Graetz.

Produced by BRG Productions and Artback NTPhoto credit:Jamie James

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