From high kicks at Her Majesty’s to impersonating Shirley Bassey in the UK, Uncle Noel Tovey’s theatrical career has spanned over 60 years. He overcame racism, adversity and homophobia, to become a leading First Nation voice within the LGBTIQ+ community. This episode honours his life story, concluding with a moment he never thought would happen - witnessing the Victorian Government expunge and apologise, for historical convictions against gay men in 2016.

Queering the Collection is created by Tristan Meecham.

Editing and audio production by Jess Fairfax.

Presented by Arts Centre Melbourne, in association with the Australian Performing Arts Collection and The Australian Queer Archives.

Special thanks to Ian Jackson, Ange Bailey and Nick Henderson for curatorial work.

Portrait of Uncle Noel Tovey AM, taken by Mia Mala McDonald.

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