# Penny McAuley of Feast Festival

**Interview** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 31 October 2025  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/interview/penny-mcauley-of-feast-festival/

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**Markus Hamence** is in **The Jungle Room** with the Chair of Adelaide’s **Feast Festival**, **Penny McAuley**

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**Feast Festival:** From **1–23 November**, Adelaide will come alive with 23 days of queer art and culture, and this year, over **1,500 artists, producers, volunteers, and community members** will bring this year’s Feast to life. 

Feast is a platform for exploration, with half of this year’s program featuring **creative developments**, works made **especially for Feast**, of **South Australian premieres**. These artists are taking bold risks to tell new stories and now it’s our turn to honour them by **showing up, engaging** and **celebrating their work.**

> > *“As you explore this year’s program, take your time. You’re holding the courage and vulnerability of people ready to connect with you, to laugh, reflect, and be entertained.” *– Penny McAuley, Feast Festival Chair
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> Penny McAuley

The 2025 theme is **LIBERATION**, marking **50 years since the decriminalisation of homosexuality in South Australia**.

This year they’ve seen a **42% increase in events** and they want *you* to celebrate with them! From cabaret, drag, and live music to parties, comedy, literature, workshops, and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy – plus **plenty of free events** to explore!

**Feast Festival**  
1-23 November 2025

**[Visit the Feast Festival Website](https://feast.org.au/)**

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