A daring tale of swashbucklers, adventure, and a HOT AF, QUEER AF band of pirates connecting with audience members through high energy punk music, comedy and queer theatrics.
With the Royal Navy hot on their tails, the crew of the Rusty Starfish must cast aside the excruciating sexual tension between them in a last-ditch effort to secure their freedom and enjoy a life of piracy. Part punk rock gig, part theatre, and part tentacle-worship, be ready to experience a high energy original ensemble performance with extensive lore and storylines tying the voyage themed tracks together.
Quickly becoming a Naarm local favourite after their sold out debut gig at Cafe Gummo in late September 2024, the band have since been invited to join notable events such as Nightmare on Sydney Rd and Good Things Band Comp as well as being granted a "supported season" at Bluestone Church Arts Space in 2025
"The best gig Gummo has ever seen" - Sarah Uglow (Owner, Cafe Gummo)
"There's days when you're over this job and then there's shows like this that remind you why you do it" - Joey Itrurissi (Sound Engineer, The Catfish)
The crew is led by the fearless Captain, Danger Rodriguez on vocals and consists of Jawbone Jasper (Jasper Krzyzanowski) and The Wizard (Chris Doherty) on electric guitar, Sandy Fishnets (Millie Piskopos) on bass, and Peggy Bootstraps (Buffy Acacia) on drums.
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Each of the performances will be followed by a special guest support act and a pirate themed activity
16th October 19:30 - One Whole Hand - Peggy's Life Drawing
17th October 19:30 - Dolls - Pirate Trivia
18th October 14:30 - Madams and the Misters - Pirate Carnival and Markets
18th October 19:30 - Cosmic Whiplash - Pirate Drinking Games
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