![]() ![]() "We actually changed the face of east Sydney.and turned that rather un-chic area into what it is today". In a 1990s interview, Dawn O'Donnell explained that due to difficulties purchasing property as a woman at the time, Sydney's emerging gay scene was established from what property was affordable: run-down shops and brothels in the less fashionable parts of town. They did extravagant shows: big casts, gorgeous costumes and handsome men to accompany the queens." There were two floors, a bar on the first and a theatre with tables and chairs and a stage upstairs. "the most popular place was Capriccio's in Oxford Street. As described by celebrated photographer William Yang, ![]() The venue was known for its drag performances. Opened by Dawn O'Donnell and Marjorie Hathaway in 1969, the venue was one of the first two establishments on what became known as Sydney's gay "Golden Mile", the other being Ivy's Birdcage. Gay club and theatre in Sydney, AustraliaĬapriccio's was a popular gay bar and theatre once situated near Taylor Square on Oxford Street in the city of Sydney, Australia.
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