A Friend of Dorothy: Anthems of Pride
A joyous homage to resilience, fabulousness, & the enduring power of music.
Winner of Pride Adelaide's Event of the Year 2025, join Lindsay Prodea and his stellar 5-piece band on a nostalgic journey, honouring the icons who sparked change with their unforgettable anthems. Featuring timeless hits from Madonna, Garland, Elton, Gaga, Dolly, Benatar, Freddie, and many more!
From the secret language of Polari and the golden age of music, through to the disco revolution of the 70’s and your favourite camp hits, get ready to sing along to an unforgettable showcase of songs and stories.
Slip on your ruby slippers and dust off the sequin jacket for an unforgettable showcase of songs and stories!
★★★★★ “With the crowd up on their feet, they seemed to just really want to dance.” THEATRE TRAVELS
Reviews & Fringe Feed Reacts
Charming, cheeky and unashamedly camp. - Hi Fi Way
A high-energy, feel-good celebration of LGBTQIA+ history through music. - Mindshare
Unique and beautifully written. - Stage Whispers
Everything good cabaret should be. - GLAM Adelaide
Grab your dancing shoes! - The List
Presented by: Matthew Liersch & Lindsay Prodea
Lindsay Prodea has be gracing Adelaide stages for over 20 years, with numerous accolades from The Theatre Association of South Australia, Adelaide Theatre Guide and The Adelaide Critics Circle for his contributions to the stage. Following a sold-out season of his debut solo-cabaret at the Adelaide Fringe, Prodea was invited to headline Pride Fest at the iconic Qtopia venue in Sydney.
Created, written, performed and produced by queer, Adelaide creatives, it was an honour to be recognised with the 'Event of the Year' Award at the 2025 Pride Adelaide Awards earlier this year.
Matthew Liersch is a creative producer and tour coordinator with a flair for queer storytelling and a passion for showcasing local talent. In 2025, he was awarded Overall Best Emerging at the Adelaide Fringe.
Sessions
Ticket Prices
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1 Venue
Eliza Hall at City of Prospect - Payinthi
Payinthi, 128 Prospect Rd, Prospect, Kaurna
Venue has car parking behind, accessible by Olive St and Vine St. Surrounding street parking is also available. Venue is accessed by main entry on Prospect Rd, side entry via Vine St Plaza into Eliza Town Hall and at back basement via lift (during Library opening hours).
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Suitability & Warnings
Accessibility
- High Audio Content
