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  • 2024
  • DANGEROUS GOODS
Photographer Joel Devereux
  • Cabaret

dangerousgoods24 DANGEROUS GOODS QPAC Cabaret DANGEROUS GOODS

4 Jan - 4 Feb 2024
Cremorne Theatre
Buy Tickets
$49 - $59
1 hour 30 minutes
no interval, subject to change without notice

Overview

Smoke-o’s over! Your delivery has arrived and it’s time for some hard yakka.

This is DANGEROUS GOODS, an unapologetic and hot-as-hell cabaret of provocative performances, jaw-dropping physical feats and powerful acts. 

Grab a drink and join performance renegades Polytoxic as they bring you an unforgettable evening of high-octane entertainment that is fully-loaded and flammable AF!

Featuring a world class line-up of circus, aerials, drag, burlesque and power vocals, DANGEROUS GOODS is about lighting up ‘dangerous’ ideas and detonating them within a cabaret of satire, humour and female strength! This is a night of entertainment for a brave new world, with a crew of diverse, multi-talented, super-powered artists ready to blow your mind!

Handle with care… or ya might get burned.

See what reviewers have had to say about Polytoxic below!

  • ★★★★★
    Dangerous Goods is femme excellence.
    Arts Hub
  • Dangerous Goods by POLYTOXIC is phenomenal!
    Weekend Notes
  • ...a theatrical war cry.
    In Review
  • Raunchy and hilarious cabaret….everything you could ever desire for a brilliant adult night out.
    Weekend Notes
  • ★★★★★
    ...deserves way more than five stars! Don't miss out...
    Broadway World
  • Dangerous Goods is more than a cabaret; it's a movement.
    Stage Whispers
  • ...an explosive and powerful show.
    Weekend Notes
  • Fun and sexy.
    Blue Curtains
  • ...a cabaret that defies convention and sparks a revolution...
    Stage Whispers

Important Information

Warning

This production contains adult themes, sexual references, coarse language, complete nudity and sensitive content as well as the use of smoke, haze, strobe effects, and loud noises.

Age Recommendation

18 years and older.

Please note: Earplugs will be available on request at the venue.

Cremorne Theatre Visual and Sensory Guide

The Cremorne Theatre Visual and Sensory Guide [PDF, 2 MB] provides information on what you can expect while visiting QPAC.

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Gallery

  • Dangerous Goods. Photographer: Jade Ellis
  • Dangerous Goods. Photographer: Jade Ellis
  • Dangerous Goods. Photographer: Jade Ellis
  • Dangerous Goods. Photographer: Jade Ellis
  • Dangerous Goods. Photographer: Jade Ellis
  • Dangerous Goods. Photographer: Jade Ellis
  • Dangerous Goods. Photographer: Jade Ellis
  • Dangerous Goods. Photographer: Jade Ellis
  • Dangerous Goods. Photographer: Jade Ellis

Cast

  • Lisa Fa’alafi
  • Leah Shelton
  • Kalala Sione
  • Lilikoi Kaos
  • Mayu Muto
  • Bridie Hooper

Special Guest Artists

  • Badassmutha
  • Ghenoa Gela
  • Jazida
  • Karlee Misi
  • Rina
  • SOLCHLD

Please note special guest appearances vary by performance and are subject to change without notice.

Credits

Directed, Created & Conceived by Lisa Fa’alafi & Leah Shelton
Sound Design: Leah Shelton & Lisa Fa’alafi
Sound Editing: Kenneth Lyons, Pataphysics, Lisa Fa’alafi, Leah Shelton, Kim Bowers
Set Design: Lisa Fa’alafi & Leah Shelton in collaboration with Freddy Komp
Lighting Design: Steven May
Production Manager: Freddy Komp
Production / Stage Manager: Winter Cyan
Rigger: Helen Clifford
Stage Manager: Winter Cyan
Costume Design: Lisa Fa’alafi & Leah Shelton
Costume Realisation: Sharon Clarke, Chloe Greaves, Jim Ioannides, Lisa Fa’alafi, Leah Shelton & Jane Shelton
Choreography: Lisa Fa’alafi & Leah Shelton in collaboration with Nerida Matthaei, Alinta McGrady and the cast
Original Song and Spoken Word Composition: Lisa Fa’alafi "Rewind the Current"
Spoken Word: Kalala Sione
Script Writing: Amy Ingram with Lisa Fa’alafi, Leah Shelton & Lilikoi Kaos
Critical feedback: Daniel Evans & Nathan Sibthorpe

This project has been developed with the support of Vulcana Studios.

Polytoxic acknowledges the following original works brought to the production:
Bang (hoops act) - Lillikoi Kaos
Lollipop (sideshow act) - Lilikoi Kaos
Strict Machine (aerial straps act) - Bridie Hooper
Possession of a Weapon (besser blocks act) - co-created with Polytoxic, based on original concept by Bridie Hooper

Plus a weekly rotating cast of special guests including Rina, Jazida, Karlee Misi, Badassmutha, Ghenoa Gela, SOLCHLD.

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