Portrait of Jiaoying Summers in a black outfit and silver chain necklace, holding a microphone against purple light.

Image credit: Melbourne Recital Centre / Jiaoying Summers

Jiaoying Summers’ Lucky Pony Tour was listed at Melbourne Recital Centre on Sunday 27 September 2026. The promoter published two performance times, 19:00 and 21:30, for this Melbourne stop.

Personal stories and cultural clashes

The advertised programme combined dark humour with stories about immigrant identity, marriage and motherhood. Its introduction described Summers as China-born and based in Austin, Texas, bringing an international perspective to everyday relationships. Bohm presented the Melbourne engagement as part of the Lucky Pony tour.

Published prices and VIP package

The venue listed standard tickets at A$69.90 and VIP at A$99.90. Online and telephone orders carried a transaction fee of A$4 to A$8.50, with possible delivery charges. The VIP offer included priority access to a post-show meet-and-greet, a signed poster and the best available seats. Its instructions told VIP holders to collect a wristband and remain seated after the performance.

The original venue information

The advertised duration was 90 minutes without an interval, subject to change. The venue recommended the event for audiences older than 15. Melbourne Recital Centre’s listing identified wheelchair access and assistance-animal provision. The address was 31 Sturt Street, Southbank. These details belong to the September archive entry.