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JOY Drive

10 Jul 2025

David Rector and Tessa Neilson: A Queer Sitcom With 80s Heart

Comedy, LGBTIQA+ Community, Performing Arts, Personal Journals, Popular Culture

Think razor-sharp comedy, chosen family and big 80s vibes. Writer David Rector and actor Tessa Neilson give us a backstage pass to Friends of Dorothy, JOY’s bold new radio sitcom set in a queer share house in 1984 Sydney.

Guests: David Rector, Creator/Director/Writer, and Tessa Neilson, Actor (Friends of Dorothy)

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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