A colorful promotional poster for a fundrasing event titled 'Ollie Goes to Edinburgh,' featuring photos of performers with their names, event details including date, location, and start time, surrounded by various stickers and illustrations.

Ollie Goes to Edinburgh

A Variety Night Fundraiser

Produced by SKINT

Hosted by Mama Alto

A Variety Night featuring an all-trans line up to support artist Oliver Ayres in his international debut of I’m Ready To Talk Now at the legendary Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh in 2025. 

The night is a celebration of trans and gender diverse artists from across Melbourne. Hosted by the award-winning cabaret icon Mama Alto and featuring an incredible all trans line up of drag, cabaret, burlesque, comedy and music.

Ollie Goes To Edinburgh’s was proudly supported by Luthers Scoops, Welcome to Thornbury, 1800 Lasagna, Green’s Secondhand Furniture, Short Round cafe and Delinquente Wine Co.

The night was also support by artist STOZ who created a limited run original design hand printed on repurposed t-shirts, button downs and singlets.

Show Photos by Claudia Howarth

A person with glasses, wearing earrings and a flower crown, singing or speaking on stage with a microphone in one hand, against a backdrop of dark curtains and bright stage lights, with musical equipment nearby.
A woman in black leather outfit with fishnet tights performing on stage under red lights.
Performer with colorful makeup and a flamboyant outfit singing on stage, holding an umbrella, background filled with confetti and black curtain.
A woman with braids, glasses, and a black crop top standing on stage in front of a black curtain, smiling, holding a microphone in one hand and a phone in the other. Stage lights are above, and speakers are on the floor. Music equipment is on the rig
Three individuals stand on a stage with black curtains and stage lights. The person on the left wears a pink fuzzy coat and red skirt, holding a red purse. The person in the middle wears a black T-shirt with white graphics, smiling and raising a smal
A woman on stage singing passionately into a microphone, wearing a dark sleeveless top and wide-leg pants, with stage lights illuminating her against a black curtain background, along with musical equipment like an amplifier and speakers.
A woman with long brown hair dressed in a sparkly purple jumpsuit holding a disco ball overhead on a stage with black curtains and colored stage lights.
A woman in a black one-strap top and dark pants stands on stage under pink and green lights, holding a microphone in her right hand, with black curtains behind her.
A clown performer with elaborate face makeup, colorful patterned jacket, black gloves with decorative embellishments, standing on stage with a dark curtain backdrop and pink stage lights overhead.
A young man performing stand-up comedy on stage, holding a microphone and smiling, with black curtains and colorful stage lights in the background.
Performer on stage, wearing a colorful, shiny, and feathery outfit with platform boots, singing or shouting with an expressive pose, under stage lights, with confetti on the floor.
A young man holding a microphone on stage with black curtains and stage lights overhead, standing near audio equipment and speakers.
Two women on stage at a performance, one in a striped shirt with star patches, and the other in a fur coat with a floral headpiece and glasses, holding a microphone.
Performer in a red costume with a headdress, posing on stage with black curtains behind.
A performer dressed as a clown on stage with black curtains, wearing a colorful, patterned shirt, suspenders, and gloves, with face makeup featuring exaggerated features and a black beret, holding a small clear object.
A woman in a silver, sequined dress stands on stage holding a microphone in one hand and a glass of drink in the other, performing or giving a speech in front of a black curtain with stage lights above.
A woman holding a microphone and speaking on a stage with black curtains and stage lights, wearing a red jacket and wide red pants.
A woman performing on stage wearing a red and gold costume, black thigh-high boots, and a matching hat, with her arms outstretched and a serious expression, under purple stage lights.
Woman performing stand-up comedy on stage with black curtains, wearing a pink faux fur coat, glasses, floral headpiece, and earrings, holding a microphone.
A woman performing on stage in front of black curtains, dressed in a black dress, fishnet stockings, and black boots, holding a stand with beads and making a playful face.
A woman singing on stage, dressed in a sparkling, floor-length gown, holding a microphone in one hand and a glass of water in the other, with black curtains and stage lights in the background.
A woman standing on stage holding a microphone, wearing a maroon jacket and red pants, with a black backdrop and stage lights overhead.
A woman wearing a black corset, black skirt, and party hat, holding a microphone in a dark setting with blue stage lights.
Performer on stage in a glittery purple jumpsuit, roller skating, with a dark background and colored stage lights.