Tickets are one sale now for "Homoneurotic" at the Judith Wright Centre, Friday, 5 June!

There are two separate shows on the night - you can book for the 7 pm slot (early bird) or the 9 pm slot (late show).

Get your tickets now from the Judith Wright website or phone (07) 3872 9000!

http://www.jwcoca.qld.gov.au/02_cal/details.asp?ID=672

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Green Room Award winner Jacob Diefenbach (pictured) joins an all-star Brisbane cast in Homoneurotic, which will "thoroughly entertain" audiences, says producer Chris Maver (The Fruit Tingle Cabaret, In The Pink).

"Homoneurotic is a great night out at the theatre; it's entertaining, thought-provoking, subversive and full of comedy, controversy, colour, glitter and glamour," Chris said.

"As Queensland celebrates 150 years of history and culture, we're celebrating our gay history and culture, from the sexual orientation of Queensland's first Premier to our own personal journeys," he said.

Exploring the sexuality of Queensland's first Premier Robert Herbert, Homoneurotic debuts excerpts from Christopher Piggot McKeller's play, Letters To No 1st Lady, based on Herbert's diary accounts of his relationship with then-Attorney General, John Bramston.

Acclaimed artist David Dellit (accompanied by pianist Parmis Rose) will perform revamped Broadway songs in his examination of queer beauty, while Cinnamon Brown will treat audiences to a drag extravaganza and tribute to Lena Horne's version of Now Is The Moment.

New Albumen (Stacey Boyd & Louise Oldfield) will perform their hilarious and occasionally dark musical comedy, with songs like Lazy Eyed Susan and Club Foot.

Celebrating the joy of survival is Evelyn Hartogh, who will comically expose (in a South African accent) her politically confused, disenfranchised South African roots.

Hartogh tells the story of her forefathers: Dirk Hartogh who attempted to invade Australia in 1616 and Andries Pretorius who slaughtered Zulus in 1838, founded Pretoria, had a South African national holiday instated in his honour and many statues made to him and his massacre.

Direct from Mount Mee, princess of parody Trasey Chambers (aka Sue Drummond) will sing a few numbers with her talented (but less attractive) little sister Stasey (aka Mellisa J Evans).

Homoneurotic Cabaret will be hosted by Chris Maver (accompanied by Marcus Hughes on piano) and Ruth Gardner, and features design by photographer Hilary Green. The show will also feature entertainment by The Lesbian Supergroup.

Date Fri 5 June 
Time 7pm Early Bird Show, 9pm Late ShowVenue Judith Wright Centre 
Tickets $20 - $30 
Bookings 07 3872 9000

Tickets for my new show in Melbourne, "Facing The Music", which is running at The Butterfly Club from 25-28 June are on sale now at www.thebutterflyclub.com

These shows are the high points of my year - and I can't wait to be back in Melbourne to play again.  Details below!

FACING THE MUSIC is a darkly comical and shameless self-referential look at what it takes to 'make it' in the music biz. With FACING THE MUSIC, Jacob is taking his greatest step into the world of cabaret to date, playing the struggling / eternally insecure and self-questioning artist - at once desperate to please, jaded, reflective and, at times, hysterical (it's not much of a stretch). 

Deeper still, FACING THE MUSIC is about the dynamic and complex exchange between artist and audience; the magic that happens when the two are in perfect harmony ... and the disasters that transpire when they don't. 

Described by The Age as a 'pathological chronicler of the human condition', Diefenbach's androgynous voice and unconventional brand of cabaret is truly unique and touches on themes of identity, sexuality and the many and varied masks we wear in day-to-day life. 

Accompanied by the incredible cellist, Helena Redmond. 

2008 Green Room Award for 'Best Original Songs'
2008 Melbourne Fringe Festival 'Best Cabaret Award'

Dates: Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 June (four performances)

Times: 9.00 pm Thurs to Sat; 8.00 pm on Sun

Ticket price: $22 full / $17 concession and for groups of 8 or more
Bookings: www.thebutterflyclub.com or at the door.

Duration: 60 minutes approx

More info: Listen to the title track at www.myspace.com/jacobdiefenbach

In case you haven't heard the word via mailout, etc, just posting a reminder that I'll be in Melbourne this weekend, supporting Emma Dean for the launch of her "Real Life Computer Game" video clip.

The best place to get tickets (and it works out $5 cheaper too!) is via the Moshtix website - www.moshtix.com.au

There's still a few days left before the show, so be sure to get in and save your space at The Toff!

Details are as follows ...

*** MY FAVOURITE SINS AT THE BUTTERFLY CLUB IN MELBOURNE ***

Where: The Butterfly Club, 204 Bank Street, South Melbourne
When: 8, 9, 10 January 2009 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)

$22 full, $17 concession (or bookings eight or over)

Tickets available at www.thebutterflyclub.com

I'm so excited to be back down Melbourne-way again, and would love to have a chat/share a drink after the show.

I'd also encourage you to grab your tickets online. This guarantees you a seat, and also helps us keep track of how our sales are doing!

You can help me out by inviting your friends and rellies (bookings of eight or more are only $17 a head).