A photograph of a person wearing a long-sleeve black mesh top with a black harness over the top. They are also wearing an oversized gold glittery sailor cap. Their makeup has been heavily applied, featuring bold black eyeliner across their eyelids with gold eyeshadow and red glittery lipstick.

A photograph featuring a person in the middle of the stage wearing a white hat and a white jacket and pants which have gold embellishments. They are holding a microphone in front of their chest and gesturing to the side with the other hand, holding a piece of paper. Behind this person, are four backup performers standing up behind microphone stands. The curtain behind the backup performers is illuminated with purple light.

A photograph of a person in the process of performing a backflip. They have blonde hair and a wearing knee-high red boots.

.CHURCH.

Cabaret • Burlesque

Victoria

Queerly beloved, we are gathered here to worship all that glitters, all the shade, and those that are not afraid!

We've prepared a service that will have kings, kweens and everyone in betweens feeling born again, and have you gagging for more. This is your explosive celebration of ground-breaking circus, burlesque, sideshow and cabaret that will leave you dripping with sin. Because let's face it, sin is in.
All backed by our live choir, as well as Australia's queerest and dearest circus creeps and fabulous freaks including Six Inches Uncut, Bettie Bombshell & Ruby Slippers! AND that's just the artists we can tell you about for now!

It is a great honour to welcome you all to worship with us.
The stage is holy, and this is how we pray.

Important information:
This event takes place in an open-air venue within Gluttony. Unless it is deemed unsafe to do so, the show goes on, rain or shine, so please come prepared for the forecast weather. Umbrellas are not permitted during performances. Entrance to this venue is off Rundle Road & East Terrace via Gate C.

Presented by: Highway Robbery Productions

Highway Robbery Productions was dreamt up by Australia's burlesque powerhouse, Miss Bettie Bombshell, one sunny afternoon in 2017.
Since its humble beginnings, HRP has grown to an exciting multi faceted entertainment hub with four, 5 star shows under its umbrella. The After Hours Cabaret Club has travelled the world showcasing unique Australian artists like never before. Red Light Confidential has secured it's self as Melbourne's favourite variety show, & .CHURCH. has just come off the back of a SOLD OUT season at the Midsumma Festival, where it showcased the most innovative & exciting queer entertainers, and received rave reviews! We are about supporting emerging & emerging & established artists, providing safe performance spaces, and putting together damn entertaining shows!

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A new religion. World class! - Samsara, What Did She Think

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