“That’s just what this country needs:  A cock in a frock on a rock. “

Our Friday Late Night Movie series is getting dressed up and in the mood for Vancouver Pride 2022 with a screening of writer-director Stephan Elliot‘s glittering delight The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. One of our most-resquested titles, this iconic Australian road trip movie is quite unlike any other, its story veering from hilarious, to sweet, tender, and even into occasional (hilarious) filth. A landmark film when it was released in 1994, it has since become both a cultural touchstone in the LGBTQ community and a mainstream cult-classic, its broad appeal appeal standing squarely on the shoulders of remarkable, standout performances from Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce.

Set in Australia,  The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert follows three career drag queens who travel from Sydney to perform at a remote resort in the outback aboard their lavender bus, nicknamed “Priscilla.” The film is both eye and ear candy; underscored by a killer dance soundtrack with gorgeous cinematography capturing the magical beauty of the Australian landscape and the queens’ sparkling collection of drool-worthy outfits (that also garnered an Oscar for Best Costume).

Friday, July 29
Doors 11:00 pm | Movie 11:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Advance tickets HERE

Be a hero! All Friday Late Night Movies are two-for-one entry when you bring a friend or date.

*Minors permitted. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. Rio Theatre Groupons and passes OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office.
*If you are looking to redeem your tickets to either a canceled Rio Theatre screening or a Rio Theatre gift certificate, please email <[email protected]> with info including your name, canceled receipt number, gift certificate info, what you are wanting to see and when, and we can make the switch for you in advance. Alternately, you can bring this information with you to the venue, and we will do our best to help you at the box office.

THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT (Stephan Elliot, 1994 / 104 mins / 18A) | Three drag queens travel across the Australian outback, making friends (and some foes) along the way.