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Oral History - Johnny Allen, 2019

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Unique IDOH-000530SeriesCity of Sydney oral history collection, 1982 - ongoingInterviewerScott McKinnonProject nameLGBTIQ Venues (Pride History Group)ThemeOur CityDate of interview6th November 2019Date qualifierexactFormatAudio - DigitalSummary of interviewJohnny Allen was born in Glen Innes and was educated at a conservative Catholic school there. As soon as he was old enough, he headed to Darlinghurst and Kings Cross. Here he met other kindred ‘outsiders’ who were immersing themselves in the culture of the area and in the burgeoning cabaret and music scene.
Inspired by gay liberation politics of the day, Johnny set up the Gay Men’s Rap and Gay Theatre Company, Cabaret Conspiracy and the first gay film festival amongst others. He discusses the successes, the people and performers who attended as well as the evolution of the parties that moved from venue to venue in the Darlinghurst and Oxford Street areas.LanguageEnglish (eng)Digitised recordNoBorn digital itemYes

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