Dance & Physical Theatre

MATADOR | sabor de amor

A fast paced, dangerous & seductive new journey of dance, circus & burlesque... with so much heart!

$75.00
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Photographic image of two performers against a grey background with illustrated graphic elements incorporated. On the left is the Matador, a seductive female in red lingerie, a black bolero jacket and red roses in her hair. Behind her on the right is a muscular, topless male performer wearing leather bull horns, and black pants. He is looking intensely into the camera.
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Image Credit: Bass Fam Creative & Shooteverything

Photographic image of two performers against a grey background with illustrated graphic elements incorporated. On the left is the Matador, a seductive female in red lingerie, a black bolero jacket and red roses in her hair. Behind her on the right is a muscular, topless male performer wearing leather bull horns, and black pants. He is looking intensely into the camera.

  • Presented by: Bass Fam Creative

  • Written and Directed by: Bass G Fam

  • Directed by: Josephine Magliolo

SABOR DE AMOR | A TASTE OF LOVE

We invite you to fall in love... or lust, with this new version of MATADOR, curated specifically for Melbourne Fringe Audiences.

'MATADOR | sabor de amor', is a fast paced, deliciously dangerous & tantalising fusion of dance, circus and burlesque... with so much heart!

Featuring the iconic MATADOR moments, crowd favourite songs & signature story telling, 'MATADOR | sabor de amor' explores the themes of love, friendship, infidelity, heartbreak, passion & sex through thematic vignettes with reimagined dance & burlesque numbers, an updated soundtrack and some heart stopping new circus acts. This high intensity, 60 minute fiery affair will leave you breathless and wanting more!

"Lots of WOW factors – stunning acrobatics, eroticism, burlesque, rhythm and dance." ★★★★★ - Eventalaide

“An unforgettable show” ★★★★★ - Lilithia Reviews

“Five stars from the second it starts!” ★★★★★ - The Advertiser

"A spectacular parade of bodies, music & talent infused with messages of self-love & acceptance. It’s what we all need right now." ★★★★★ - Glam Adelaide

"It’s a sultry and flamboyant spectacle that’s part fertility dance, part rite of passage, part self-awakening." ★★★★½ - Scenestr
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  • Duration: 60 minutes

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

  • Age suitability: MA15+

  • Event warnings: Contains Strobe Lighting, Haze Effects, Moderate Coarse Language, Sustained Loud Noises.

  • Content warnings: Staged Violence, Sexual References.

  • Premium: $99.00

  • Group 6+: $95.00

  • Extra Applause: $120.00

  • Standard: $75.00

  • Group 6+: $70.00

  • Extra Applause: $100.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $56.25

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Tuesday, 03 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

Cancelled
 Cancelled

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

Hump Day
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Thursday, 05 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

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Friday, 06 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

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Saturday, 07 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

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Sunday, 08 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

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Tuesday, 10 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

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Wednesday, 11 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

Hump Day
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Thursday, 12 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

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Friday, 13 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

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Saturday, 14 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

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Sunday, 15 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

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Tuesday, 17 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

Cancelled
 Cancelled

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

Hump Day
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Thursday, 19 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

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Friday, 20 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

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Saturday, 21 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

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Sunday, 22 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

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Tuesday, 24 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

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Wednesday, 25 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

Hump Day
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Thursday, 26 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

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Friday, 27 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

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Saturday, 28 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

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Sunday, 29 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Park - The Vault

 Past Event

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