Dax Carnay-Hanrahan

Dax Carnay mid performance, centre of frame. Photography Joseph Mayers 

If you have come across a Tayo-Tayo Collective show, then you will know the work they produce is unapologetically raw, and speaks to those of us in society who think they have mastered the art of masking their innermost selves, but really, are continuing the dangerous narrative of “us” vs. “them”.

In the company’s productions, audiences get to witness first hand the nuances of first world aggressions toward marginalised communities in Australia, and gain a refreshing perspective to overcoming those obstacles of violence to reinvigorate our hope, our self-love and most importantly; our laughter.

Personal note: Whenever I watch Dax Carnay-Hanrahan perform, I know that I will be walking into a space led with trans joy, quick-witted language, political satire and characters who are nuanced, hot af (!) and layered. I know I am safe to be as I am, because Dax has the ability to bring us together to talk about what it is to be a participant in this world.

Her writing makes me excited about theatre in Australia again.

Works currently in development

(2025)

• ‘Trans Tapes: The Last Trans Actress’

• ‘MR BIG aka Tatay, A Transwoman and That Tiring Tune!’

• ‘The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour will date in Melbourne- The web series’

• ‘Tralala in Australia’

Awards

Nominations

Representation:

Melbourne Queer Film Festival: Pitch Pleez! Finalist

The 6 Guys an Immigrant Trans Person of Colour Will Date in Melbourne (web series)

Festival of Australian Queer Theatre Panelist August 2024

Dax Carnay-Hanrahan

Tilde Film Festival Panelist: Women on Set May 2024

Dax Carnay-Hanrahan

Best Performer in a Play -Broadway World 2023:

Dax Carnay-Hanrahan: THE 6 GUYS AN IMMIGRANT TRANSPERSON OF COLOUR WILL DATE IN MELBOURNE - La Mama