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Shane Jenek aka Courtney Act In Conversation
Shane Jenek aka Courtney Act will be In Conversation with Emma Batchelor on their memoire Caught in the Act.
Boy, girl, artist, advocate!
Behind this rise to national and global fame is a story of searching for and finding oneself. Told with Courtney’s trademark candour and wit, Caught in the Act is a memoir about our journey towards understanding gender, sexuality and identity. It’s an often hilarious and at times heartbreaking memoir from a beloved drag and entertainment icon. Most of all, it’s a bloody good time.
About Shane Jenek aka Courtney Act
Shane Jenek aka Courtney Act is a drag artist, singer, advocate and cultural provocateur. They have appeared on reality TV in Australia and overseas, including their breakout in 2003 on the first season of Australian Idol, making the Top 3 on RuPaul’s Drag – Season 6 and taking the UK by storm on Celebrity Big Brother, which they won. When Courtney isn’t busy being glamorous on TV and stage, she’s a boy from Brisbane called Shane Jenek.
As a gender-fluid, queer person, Courtney uses their public profile to educate audiences on issues such as gender identity, sexuality, marriage equality, anti-racism and more.
About Emma Batchelor
Emma Batchelor is a writer and award-winning author from Canberra, Australia. Emma is the Chair of ACT Writer’s Centre, a member of the Minister’s Creative Council and an ambassador of the ACT Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge.
Street One | Reserved | Duration 60 Minutes
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Pantera Press Presents
Shane Jenek aka Courtney Act
In Conversation
Presented in association with The Street & Harry Hartog
Media Sponsor Fuse magazine
Tuesday 1 November, 6pm
This event is free but ticketed. Booking is essential.
Tickets to be collected from The Street box office.
Caught In The Act will be available for purchase and signing on the night.
The As You Like It Café will be open for drinks from 5.30pm.
