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Universal Sydney
Universal Sydney, Oxford Street, Darlinghurst NSW, Australia
Universal is a wonderfully inclusive space, welcoming in a truly mixed crowd. This a favourite queer hangout where you can enjoy quirky cocktails and drag shows, plus other lively performances. You can enjoy all these together with a newly launched dinner theatre experience. Thanks to its performers, Universal is full of personality. It also has multiple dance floors, brought to life by DJs and state-of-the-art sound and light systems.
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Universal Sydney
Universal is a wonderfully inclusive space, welcoming in a truly mixed crowd. This a favourite queer hangout where you can enjoy quirky cocktails and drag shows, plus other lively performances. You can enjoy all these together with a newly launched dinner theatre experience. Thanks to its performers, Universal is full of personality. It also has multiple dance floors, brought to life by DJs and state-of-the-art sound and light systems.
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