#priscillaqueenofthedesert

[lonomy]

So- I played Bernadette in our regional theatre company's rendition of "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert".

The original, 1994 film of Priscilla is rife with discriminatory language and awful stereotypes of Bernadette. People like to think that it’s a glamorous story, part of Australia’s heritage and a beautiful representation of queer stories; but it’s really not. The way in which Bernadette in particular is portrayed is comical and caricature- as if she were no more than a harmless, throwaway joke. If anything, the only heritage it represents is our unwillingness to learn, accept, respect and change when faced with the reality that we hurt others by our words and actions.

People like to talk about how brave Terrance Stamp was to take on the role, despite his pedigree. Or about how much of a challenge it must have been for Tony Sheldon to don the make up and wig for thousands of shows. You know what takes real courage? Being a trans person in our day and age. In this generation, it is baffling how much we idolise a man in a dress over a woman simply trying to exist.

I have no right to tell the story of a woman such as Bernadette. But, I graciously accept the mantle if it means we can learn and understand a legacy that isn’t reaches far beyond our current, sociopolitical landscape. She is a woman of pride, virtue, grace, intelligence and strength: every facet of the queer community and what they must become simply to be themselves.

This one is for my trans family who I love, adore, cherish and admire with my whole heart. 💜

[lagabriellebaya]

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - Finally

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) (CeCe Peniston - Finally). Performance by Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving & Guy Pearce.

#Priscillaqueenofthedesert #Finally The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - Finally

[thoughtfulnightmaredestiny]

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#REPOST @houseofgangstersaysrelax with @get__repost__app This is a Bernadette Bassenger appreciation post, as played by Terence Stamp in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, 1994. Hugo Weaving as Mitzi Del Bra and Guy Pearce as Felicia Jollygoodfellow is brilliant, too. #priscillaqueenofthedesert #terencestamp #hugoweaving #guypearce #transgender #repostandroid #repostw10 https://www.instagram.com/p/CbdeqoLlQb8/?utm_medium=tumblr

[tobannichols]

Aaaaand we’re back . Amazing night w/friends and the GORGEOUS & TALENTED @jaymethaler . Out under the stars watching a movie #hollywoodforever @cinespia #priscillaqueenofthedesert #pridemonth #pride #postcovid19 #life (at Hollywood Forever Cemetery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQogvHoNa9u/?utm_medium=tumblr

[filmartgallery]

The legendary L.A. Cemetery Screenings are back! Tonight, @cinespia @hwdforever it's a celebration of #pride with the fabulous THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT (1994). See you there... #hollywoodforever #cinespia #cemeteryscreenings #priscillaqueenofthedesert https://www.instagram.com/p/CQmBVxqhRlr/?utm_medium=tumblr

[samanthalauzon]

Watching the amazing #Classic that is #PriscillaQueenOfTheDesert brings back so many memories. I was actually performing on #ChurchSt when this movie came out. We lived above my sister @bfalcone72's salon #All4You #Bar501 was my fav place because they had this epic afternoo show, where the queen of queens was @scarlettfevercanada ps for the young girls who don't know @gladdaybookshop is actually where Bar501 was located @dustinylove #TheGoodOleDays (at Laval-des-Rapides) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDpsiyyDr-B/?igshid=1cr01kex3myjg

[bielers]

2019 Day 299 of 365: Priscilla and Carina 🚌🇨🇦 Today, @celineazada and I went to Randolph Theatre to watcy Priscilla: Queen of the Desert 🚌 so good 😁 After that, @dcbcortes and I went to the airport to meet up with @yna_eien 😊 welcome to Canada, Carina 😊 then, we celebrated her birthday in Jack Astor's 🎂 #2019Goals #365Days2019 #Besties #PriscillaQueenOfTheDesert #Birthday https://www.instagram.com/p/B4G48SkAvYFeVHWNgZHSsNBZI5prN2JShs-oVc0/?igshid=1ezfztr6dcsjl

[ricaninboston]

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Happy 25th Anniversary to one of the most iconic LGBTQ 🏳️‍🌈 movies “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” This movie made me want to be a more fabulous queen 👑🤴🏻Thank you! #priscillaqueenofthedesert #lgbtq #finally #25thanniversary #lgbtqmovies #australianmovies #aussielgbtq #someoneneedsthewood #texaschainsawmascara (at Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3uXNwiAsVz/?igshid=h06hhhdyh86r