Simon REPTILE
BIO
Born 30 October 1954, Died 1994
Birthname: Simon Paul Connell-McDowell
Simon Reptile was an Australian openly-gay entertainer, performance artist, actor, clothing designer, nightclub manager, socialite and collaborated on several groups including Simon Reptile and The Anti-Bad Time Crew and The Multiple Maniacs. Simon worked with Belltower Studio designers including Lindy Stokes and Chris Feld, artist-runs and events organisers in Brisbane in the mid to late 1980s.
Jac Vidgen
Multipal Maniax – Simon’s performance group in the late 80s – for those who didn’t know…
The Incredible Simon Reptile
Bring on, bring out the perfection John Webber and thanks for being one of the couple of photographers who have added images to this page. Photo: John Webber | https://www.facebook.com/simonreptile
Simon Reptile, another brilliant John Webber photograph;
Clare Elliott, says, “he was our first ally in sydney-he gave us gracious entry into the right society…and a funeral parlour to live in”….
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Artist, Performance Artist
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Performance
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Powerhouse Museum Collection
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