Jessi Ryan

Jessi Ryan (they/them) has been creating performance and exhibitions for the past 20 years, both locally, nationally and abroad- in this time collaborating with a huge number of artists from a broad cross section of cultural backgrounds. As a journalist they have written for and been published by some of Australia’s leading arts and news editorial across the last 10 years-and was recognised as a finalist for Globe Community Media Award in 2021. Ryan has also taken photos for a number of print and online publications.

Jessi Ryan's Latest Articles

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Just an Inquiry or a golden opportunity?

Arts sector leaders respond to the launch of the Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response Inquiry.

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Performance reviews: Big Dyke Energy and T4T: A Transgender Showcase, Melbourne Fringe Festival

An unforgettable stand-up comedy and powerful showcase with trans and non-binary cast.

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Exhibition reviews: Heavenly Beings: Icons of the Christian Orthodox World, Jean-Luc Moulène and Teams, and Jónsi Hrafntinna (Obsidian), Mona

The newest triple bill of exhibitions at Mona can make you believe in the transcendent power of art, all over…

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Performance reviews: How to Shave and It’s Like a Circle, Melbourne Fringe Festival

Comedy that unpacks the highs and lows of transmasculine identity and theatre exploring the realms of queer love.

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Exhibition review: Tools For After, Fitzroy Town Hall

A slick display of contemporary Italian design and ingenuity.

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Queer and present danger: Part 3

The final part of this series details the careers of young drag queens, Linh Uendo and Kitty Obsidian, amid the…

Features

Queer and present danger: Part 2

Delve into the new millennium with Crystal Love from the Tiwi Islands and First Nations drag queen Mama MadB.

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Queer and present danger: Part 1

The first of a three-part series exploring Australian drag queens and their part in the activism and history of the…

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Theatre review: Telethon Kid, Malthouse Theatre

The moral of ‘Telethon Kid’ hangs on a precarious through line that is tarnished in this make-believe world.

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The Australian Ballet dancers pivot to industrial action

Stalled pay negotiations reflect the financial woes of the country's leading ballet company.

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