A year-long LGBTQ+ and queer-friendly arts pop-up, Divine Playhouse, opened last Wednesday in a deconsecrated church in Sydney. According to reports, the venue was created as a “safe and inclusive” space for artists and audiences. Shortly after the opening, religious groups protested the events. The building’s landlord has now issued a notice alleging a breach of the lease, ordering the organiser to cancel upcoming events and stop what it describes as “engaging in offensive trade,” saying the operation “insulted and mocked” the beliefs of Christian Australians. The matter is also linked to ongoing redevelopment discussions for the former church site, including references to the City of Sydney considering an application for redevelopment. The venue’s organisers have said the pop-up is intended to foster inclusion, while critics and protest groups frame the events as offensive. The dispute centers on whether religious protest and claimed lease breaches justify eviction or event cancellations, and how the venue’s use aligns with the terms governing the property.