Contributing to the rise of women’s theatre in the late 80’s and building Australia’s Burlesque scene in the 00’s, Maude Davey always ensured the voices of Women, Trans, Gender-Diverse and Queer Artists were prioritised in the theatre. This episode spans Melbourne’s Docklands parties, Miss Wicked Competition, the emergence of Burlesque, sexual fantasies and mentoring young artists. It showcases Davey’s impact and status as a Queer theatrical Shero.

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 their curatorial work.

Portrait of Maude Davey by Mia Mala McDonald. 

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