Australia news live: Josh Thomas weighs in on Divine Playhouse debate; meth surges in workplace drug use survey
Surely they knew it was going to be a queer venue? They’re a giant company - they have the resources to check who’s moving in. It’s going to be a David vs Goliath legal battle.
- ▪Surely they knew it was going to be a queer venue?
- ▪They’re a giant company - they have the resources to check who’s moving in.
- ▪It’s going to be a David vs Goliath legal battle.
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16.39 EDTJosh Thomas weighs in on Divine Playhouse debateThe comedian Josh Thomas has weighed in on the row over the LGBT theatre based in a converted church in Sydney which is facing eviction after its landlord ordered it to cease “offensive trade”The promoter and founder of Divine Playhouse says the venue faces significant operational, legal and financial challenges after the landlord, KCSYD Pty Ltd, said the theatre caused offence to “millions of Christian Australians”.Thomas has described the situation as a “David v Goliath” battle. double quotation markThe tenants invested so much time and money into this venue in good faith ... Surely they knew it was going to be a queer venue? They’re a giant company - they have the resources to check who’s moving in.
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