CultureFormer Sydney church turned LGBTQ+ arts venue weighs legal action after landlord order

Divine Playhouse, a former church converted into an LGBTQ+ arts venue, is considering legal action after its landlord ordered organisers to stop “engaging in offensive trade.” The notice came days after religious groups protested the venue’s opening night. Heaps Gay Events subsequently closed the space and cancelled planned events. The venue now faces possible eviction, while its promoter and founder says it is confronting significant operational, legal and financial challenges.

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