Michael Wheatley & The Dirty Carpet Disco Band
Michael Wheatley is a man of many talents. A musical maestro with a distinctly original and funky twist he has turned heads and opened ears in the cabaret and burlesque scene as the musical director for the sellout fringe show Noir Revue, host of Burlesque Idol Australia (nominated best cabaret Fringe World 2016) and as a solo burlesque performer in demand across the nation.
Featuring the slick grooves of the Dirty Carpet Disco band and amazing talents of the best in the burlesque scene including none other than the world famous Miss Kelly Ann Doll. Indulge in a night of live music, story telling, dance and striptease that oozes sex appeal and burns with passion.
"a voice that's downright f#ckable" - Dan Murphy, The Brag
"expertly delivering soul-infused vocals" - John McBeath, The Advertiser
"Sydney's own Jamiriquai" -SMH
"the man's tonsils are like a Sazerac" - absinthe.com.au
Presented by: Lauren Pisaniello, Ghita Prey & Joshua Dal Santo
The presenters are three talented Adelaide individuals who are collaborating to bring this MJ show to the Adelaide Fringe, featuring an all Adelaide cast. JOSHUA DAL SANTO who will play MJ is an award winner for MJ tributes, he also has an Award in Excellence from the Hollywood Dance Camp – LA, USA. LAUREN PISANIELLO creates top-class choreography specialising in Hip-Hop, Jazz, Theatrical Jazz and other genres. She's a dance tutor at UNISA and Director of Precizion Dance, boasting multiple national & state awards and trophies for her dance crews. GHITA PREY is a Creative Director and has previously presented several shows in the Garden. She's also an award winning songwriter & Director of Adelaide Voice Crew, providing singing tuition to various performance schools in Adelaide.