Homo Pentecostus: Joel Bray's transformative journey reclaiming identity from church halls to disco floors

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Homo Pentacostus - photo by Kristian Gehradte Credit: Vladimir Poplavskis

In a world premiere at Malthouse Theatre, audiences are invited to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery with "Homo Pentecostus." This compelling work by actor, dancer, and writer Joel Bray delves deep into his secret queer identity within the confines of a 1990s Pentecostal Church.


With Homo Pentecostus, Joel Bray, a Melbourne-based artist and proud Wiradjuri man, crafts an immersive experience that merges music, movement, and shared ritual.

Pentecostalism, Australia’s fastest-growing religion, serves as both the backdrop and the battleground for Bray’s exploration of faith and sexuality.

Through an insider's perspective, he reveals the tension between spiritual fervor and personal truth, transforming the audience's understanding of resilience, love, and the pursuit of authenticity.

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