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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

Long haired Asian woman in red knee high platform stiletto boots back bending on a pole surrounded by a ring of fire
Asian woman wearing Tetris themed bodysuit & platform stiletto boots does a split while flipping her long colourful ponytail and surrounded by smoke
Asian woman with long colourful ponytail & Tetris themed platform stiletto boots smiles with her tongue sticking out while twisting on a pole
Adelaide Fringe 2026

The Pole Shebang

One Person. One Pole. One Hour. Take a behind the scenes detour on this journey of a tomboy pole dancer, as she is unexpectedly called up to the biggest stage in the country - a stage full of the most iconic, glamorous, and glittering pole dancers in the land!

'The Pole Shebang' is a coming of middle age story by a neurodivergent gender rebellious Asian-Canadian/Australian navigating the glitzy shadows of the pole dance world, where she's always just a little bit late and a little bit left of centre stage.

  • “a fun, high-energy romp... highly recommend” The Vibe Hamilton
  • “the final number is... pure nerd culture joy” Steel City Reviews
  • “funny, serious, thought-provoking and playful” The Hammer Monthly

Presented by: Andrea James Lui

Asian Canadian/Australian pole dancer, Andrea James Lui, is a theatrical trailblazer in the pole community. Best known for her energetic & versatile style - using her background in theatre, stage combat, and sketch comedy to bring a massive range of characters to the stage, from Mulan to Pokemon, and most recently Rumi from K-Pop Demon Hunters! For the past 10+ years, she has been performing & teaching pole & flying pole all around Australia, including Sydney Opera House, Adelaide Fringe Festival, and Miss Pole Dance Australia. AJL is the creator & performer of 'The Pole Shebang', a solo storytelling pole dancing show about her life as a poler, which premiered at 2024 London Fringe Festival, and just completed runs with sold out shows at both 2025 Hamilton & Vancouver Fringe Festivals.
Theatre and Physical Theatre • Storytelling
International • Australian Premiere
 
Culturally and/or linguistically diverse
 
Fringe Fund Recipient
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: M
Coarse Language: Occasional, Mild

Please note

Audience Participation

Accessibility

 
High audio content
 
High visual content
 
Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Presenter

Presented by: Andrea James Lui

Asian Canadian/Australian pole dancer, Andrea James Lui, is a theatrical trailblazer in the pole community. Best known for her energetic & versatile style - using her background in theatre, stage combat, and sketch comedy to bring a massive range of characters to the stage, from Mulan to Pokemon, and most recently Rumi from K-Pop Demon Hunters! For the past 10+ years, she has been performing & teaching pole & flying pole all around Australia, including Sydney Opera House, Adelaide Fringe Festival, and Miss Pole Dance Australia. AJL is the creator & performer of 'The Pole Shebang', a solo storytelling pole dancing show about her life as a poler, which premiered at 2024 London Fringe Festival, and just completed runs with sold out shows at both 2025 Hamilton & Vancouver Fringe Festivals.