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Teaches of Peaches

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Fri 22 Nov 6:15 PM

The Capitol

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Unclassified 15+

102 Mins | Germany

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This Teddy Award–winning documentary portrait follows genderqueer Canadian electro-punk performance artist and producer Peaches on her barnstorming “Teaches of Peaches Anniversary Tour” in 2022. Expertly splicing together exhilarating footage from that tour with rawer footage taken from Peaches’ breakthrough years two decades prior, it’ll come as no surprise to learn that co-director Judy Landkammer was not only this hyperkinetic film’s editor, but Bruce LaBruce’s on The Visitor as well. Now well into middle-age, Peaches’ career has long been abundant in joyously queer, sex-positive musical provocation and in the cultivation of chosen family. This massively entertaining, insightful film demonstrates that the patriarchy-demolishing Merrill Nisker still has plenty to teach us all, as interviews with friends and collaborators Leslie Feist, Chilly Gonzales, Garbage’s Shirley Manson and Peaches’ partner Black Cracker all attest. And lucky us – we’re treated to plenty of eye-popping, behind-the-scenes backstage action too. You came to see a rock show? You’ll get it – and much more besides!

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113 Swanston Street Melbourne, Victoria, 3000

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Transport

Accessibility

The Capitol is located opposite Melbourne Town Hall, at 113 Swanston Street in the CBD of Melbourne, via Capitol Arcade.

You can travel to The Capitol on public transport.

Trains
The Capitol is a five-minute walk from:

Flinders Street Train Station
Melbourne Central Station

Trams
You can also access several trams including:

Routes 11, 12, 48, 109 - Stop 6: Town Hall & Collins St
Routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72 - Stop 11: Collins St & Swanston St

Parking
Some metered and/or timed parking spaces are located along Russell, Exhibition and surrounding streets. There are also several nearby car parks, including Federation Square car park.

Entrances

Enter The Capitol Arcade from Swanston Street or Howie Place. Halfway through the arcade there’s a lift (between the jeweller and the dry cleaner). Take the lift up to The Capitol’s Foyer level. From the Foyer, a separate lift provides access to the Theatre, Salon and Lounge levels inside The Capitol.

Parking

There are a number of accessible parking spaces located on Little Collins and surrounding streets. Parking is also available at a number of nearby car parks, including Fed Square car park, which has accessible car spaces on each level.

Toilets

Wheelchair accessible amenities are located on the Foyer level. Facilities include a baby change area.

Seating

The Capitol Theatre has eight accessible spaces, accompanied by eight companion seats. Four of these spaces are accessible from the Foyer level. The remaining four spaces are accessible from the Salon level (Level 3) via the lift. Please ask our front of house staff for directions or to accompany you to one of these spaces if assistance is required.

Hearing Loop

The Capitol is equipped with a hearing loop throughout the building. Please ask our front of house staff for assistance if required. For information regarding hearing loops, please contact MQFF directly regarding the sessions you would like to attend.