Cabaret

Finucane & Smith's Global Smash Club

Finucane & Smith’s wild club takeover. Global smash. F*cked up hits. Living legends. Futurespective.

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An image of a woman holding a mirror ball in her arms, as she stands against a silver-pink background. She is wearing a shimmering silver corset, has long, silver taloned fingernails, long dark hair, curled eyelashes, sparkling pink eye shadow and a closed mouth wearing dark pink lipstick. Silvers stars on slender silver sticks appear to be forming a crown above her ahead.
An image of a woman holding a mirror ball in her palms, as she stands against a plane white background. She is wearing a shimmering silver corset, has long, silver taloned fingernails, long dark hair, curled eyelashes and sparkling pink eye shadow. Her mouth is open, as though cheering and is wearing dark pink lipstick. Silvers stars on slender silver sticks appear to be forming a crown above her ahead.

Image Credit: Jodie Hutchinson

An image of a woman holding a mirror ball in her arms, as she stands against a silver-pink background. She is wearing a shimmering silver corset, has long, silver taloned fingernails, long dark hair, curled eyelashes, sparkling pink eye shadow and a closed mouth wearing dark pink lipstick. Silvers stars on slender silver sticks appear to be forming a crown above her ahead.
An image of a woman holding a mirror ball in her palms, as she stands against a plane white background. She is wearing a shimmering silver corset, has long, silver taloned fingernails, long dark hair, curled eyelashes and sparkling pink eye shadow. Her mouth is open, as though cheering and is wearing dark pink lipstick. Silvers stars on slender silver sticks appear to be forming a crown above her ahead.

  • Created by: Finucane & Smith

  • Performed by: Finucane & Smith's Legendary Artistes

  • Presented by: Melbourne Fringe and Finucane & Smith

Twenty years after Burlesque Hour rampaged into life and burnt cabaret to the ground, toured 18 countries, won 13 awards and rave reviews in 9 languages, the diehard divas are back! Living legends ripping off their own legacy in a club night of fabled acts and what the f*ck was that?!

Moira Finucane. Maude Davey. Yumi Umiumare. Mama Alto. And so much more. Part club. Part happening. Part party. Part transcendent ritual. Part self indulgent crap. All history in the making. Get up, dance or run! Finucane & Smith take over the ETU Ballroom for the last week of Fringe in an unmissable legendary future-spective.

“Outrageous & unforgettable” ☆☆☆☆☆ The Times, UK
"Provocative & magical" ☆☆☆☆☆ FARSA, Buenos Aires
"Bursting at the seams with monstrous talent" ☆☆☆☆☆ Sunday Age
“Wickedly entertaining, hugely different, grotesquely addictive” ☆☆☆☆☆ Three Weeks UK
"The most exquisite creation " Cuba Tribune
“Completely artistically unique” ☆☆☆☆☆ Svenska Dagbladet

Please note: The Legends Lounge includes seating at cabaret tables, all other ticket types are standing room only.

This project received Cash to Create through the Fringe Fund

About Finucane & Smith Unlimited

About Finucane & Smith | Internationally renowned for their arresting mix of provocation and entertainment, the house of Finucane & Smith Unlimited creates Intimate Theatrical Spectacles – cabaret, drama, beyond-genre variety, installations and immersive works - hijacking myriad art forms, engaging unique and extraordinary artists and pecking the eyes out of old style entertainment genres to create indelible visions of humanity, hope, and a shared future.

Finucane & Smith have been an Australian first as they’ve toured the world: from Australia’s longest regional tour since the goldrush to their ground-breaking presentations & commissions in Cuba, Argentina, Brazil, China, Japan, Eastern & Western Europe. Presented in 19 countries they’ve have won critical acclaim in 13 languages, and have won 23 theatre awards across genres and countries.

finucaneandsmith.com

  • Duration: 75 minutes

  • Event Accessibility: Deaf or Hard of Hearing Rating: Partially Accessible, English no barrier

  • Age suitability: MA15+

  • Event warnings: Contains Sustained Bright Lights, Haze Effects, Full Frontal Nudity, Moderate Coarse Language, Both Sudden And Sustained Loud Noises, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Content warnings: Self Harm Or Suicide, Staged Violence, Sexual References, Smoking On Stage, Standing.

Please note: The Legends Lounge includes seating at cabaret tables, all other ticket types do not gurantee a seat.

The venue and internal bars will open 30 minutes prior to the performance start time, so come on up, grab a drink, and strap yourself in.

  • Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom
    Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton, VIC, 3053

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom is wheelchair accessible. The entrance to the venue is on Lygon St. You can head up the front stairs and through the main doors, from there head right to get to the Loading Dock.If you need step-free access, head to the driveway located on the left-hand side of the main entrance on Lygon Street. The driveway will lead you into the courtyard. From the courtyard, there will be a lift on your right. Head to the first floor and turn right. The ETU Ballroom will be on your right. Volunteers will be available along the route to assist you if needed. Please don't hesitate to ask for help

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  • Full: $30.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $22.50

  • The Legends Lounge: $58.00

  • Extra Applause: $50.00

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

  • Concession: $25.00

“Outrageous & unforgettable” ***** The Times, UK "Provocative & magical" ***** FARSA, Buenos Aires "Bursting at the seams with monstrous talent" ***** Sunday Age “Wickedly entertaining, hugely different, grotesquely addictive” ***** Three Weeks UK "The most exquisite creation " Cuba Tribune “Completely artistically unique” ***** Svenska Dagbladet

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

7:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

Selling Fast
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Thursday, 17 October 2024

7:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

Almost Gone
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Friday, 18 October 2024

7:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

Sold Out
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Friday, 18 October 2024

9:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

Almost Gone
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Saturday, 19 October 2024

7:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

Sold Out
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Saturday, 19 October 2024

9:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

 Past Event

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