Cabaret

YUMMY: Joy Machine

An outrageous and joyful drag variety show with world class performers.

$36.00
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Drag queen Valerie Hex wears a white and rainbow outfit while standing in the middle of swirling rainbow ribbons
Three performers stand in a joyful pose with their arms up. The performer on the left wears a purple velvet bodysuit and has braids in her hair. The performer in the middle wears a rainbow costume. The performer on the right wears a pink and red leotard with tulle coming out of the middle.
Three performers strike a pose. The performer on the left wears an 80s madonna style outfit, and she lifts her leg above her head. The performer in the middle is a drag queen in pastel with her hands on her hips. The performer on the right knees on the ground in a lunge and wears a yellow corset.
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Image Credit: Joel Devereux

Drag queen Valerie Hex wears a white and rainbow outfit while standing in the middle of swirling rainbow ribbons
Three performers stand in a joyful pose with their arms up. The performer on the left wears a purple velvet bodysuit and has braids in her hair. The performer in the middle wears a rainbow costume. The performer on the right wears a pink and red leotard with tulle coming out of the middle.
Three performers strike a pose. The performer on the left wears an 80s madonna style outfit, and she lifts her leg above her head. The performer in the middle is a drag queen in pastel with her hands on her hips. The performer on the right knees on the ground in a lunge and wears a yellow corset.

  • Presented by: YUMMY Productions

"Beyond cabaret into something undeniable: YUMMY is a joy machine" - Australian Arts Review

Get ready for one of the most entertaining variety shows of the Fringe. From its humble beginnings as an underground club cabaret, to sell out shows on the West End and 5 Star reviews in Edinburgh Fringe Festival, YUMMY has taken the world of drag cabaret by storm.

Having performed in over 50 festivals around Australia and overseas, YUMMY has left a trail of glitter and won hearts everywhere it's gone.

Outrageous, outlandish, and always unpredictable, this is one of the strongest cabaret ensembles to emerge from Melbourne's vibrant cabaret scene. Led by fringe favourite Valerie Hex and an all-star cast prepare for the perfect balance of fast paced, sexy, and ridiculous variety show perfection.

New cast every week! This week's cast:
Bendy Ben
Milo Hartill
Richard Sullivan
Soliana
and host Valerie Hex

This event is also part of the Melbourne Fringe Encore program at Geelong Arts Centre with an encore session on Sat 28 Oct, find out more HERE,

This project received Cash to Create through the Fringe Fund.

About YUMMY Productions

YUMMY is a multi-award-winning cabaret company that incorporates drag, dance, circus, and burlesque, and has been presenting critically acclaimed productions since 2015. Having toured to over 50 festivals around Australia and overseas, YUMMY have won hearts and minds around the globe. Known for their slick aesthetic and camp sensibility, YUMMY will make you fall in love and howl with laughter. Celebrated for "a unique style and high production values", YUMMY is recognised internationally as a leader in cabaret. Recent awards include "The People's Choice Award" (Melbourne Fringe 2021), "Best Cabaret" (Fringe World 2019), and "Best Production" (Green Room Awards 2018) among others.

With a cult following and wild aesthetic, YUMMY has become legendary in the underground club cabaret scene, and presents feature-length productions in festivals that transverse both entertainment and performance art.

  • Duration: 60 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, Some Nudity, Strong Coarse Language, Sustained Loud Noises, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Content warnings: Alcohol Use, Sexual References.

The Tactile Tour will take place from 7:30pm-7:50pm on 15 Oct.

  • 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, there is lift at the front of the building and our team will be able to guide you from there to the Loading Dock.

    Once you're in the Loading Dock you can head west and through the corridor to the stairs, and up to the ETU Ballroom. There is also a lift if you are unable to take the stairs.

    Get directions See all events at this venue See detailed venue & access information

  • Full: $36.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $27.00

  • Extra Applause: $40.00

  • Blak Tix: $0.00 - $25.00

  • Concession: $31.00

  • Group 6+: $31.00

  • Member discounts available

    This event is eligible for 25% off full price Fringe Dweller tickets. Just add the tickets that you want then login at checkout and you'll get the cheapest tickets. If you're not a member yet, simply add a membership to your cart and you'll be able to access Fringe Dweller prices straight away.

"YUMMY Iconic is wonderfully campy, loaded with circus skill goodies and a perfect way to forget the troubles of the world" - Stage Whispers (YUMMY ICONIC, 2023)

stagewhispers.com.au

"Cheeky glittery fun, some of the best drag you'll see at the fringe." - See Do Eat Review (YUMMY ICONIC, 2023)

seedoeatreview.com

"Absolute blast of a show loaded with many camp delights" - Glam Adelaide (YUMMY ICONIC, 2022)

glamadelaide.com.au

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

9:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

Hump Day
 Past Event

Thursday, 05 October 2023

9:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

 Past Event

Friday, 06 October 2023

9:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

 Past Event

Saturday, 07 October 2023

9:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

 Past Event

Sunday, 08 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

 Past Event

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

9:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

Hump Day
 Past Event

Thursday, 12 October 2023

9:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

 Past Event

Friday, 13 October 2023

9:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

 Past Event

Saturday, 14 October 2023

9:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

 Past Event

Sunday, 15 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

 Past Event

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

9:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

Hump Day
 Past Event

Thursday, 19 October 2023

9:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

 Past Event

Friday, 20 October 2023

9:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

 Past Event

Saturday, 21 October 2023

9:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

 Past Event

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