Olivia Newton-John to perform on lesbian cruise
By Sam Rigby
Grease
star Olivia Newton-John will join nearly 2,000 women on a 12-day cruise around Australia and New Zealand.
The actress and singer has signed up to perform on the special cruise, which will commemorate Olivia Travel’s 25th anniversary.
Olivia Travel – not connected to the actress herself – offer cruise holidays specifically for lesbian and bisexual women.
Newton-John said: “We are living through a historic moment where the walls of prejudice are finally coming down.
“I am thrilled to join Olivia’s incredible family and am excited to welcome them to Sydney with a fantastic concert in port.”
Whoopi Goldberg and k.d lang have both performed on Olivia Cruises in the past.
The company’s Australia and New Zealand Cruise Odyssey departs Sydney on February 13, 2015.
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