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
Reviews & Fringe Feed Reacts
RECOMMEND! Delightfully charming and surprisingly heartfelt. - Lauren Hance, What the Fringe?!
We were graced by Andrea’s infectious talent, warm presence + self-assurance. - Holly Rowan, Heartline Reviews
The Charming Story of How one Neurospicy Asian Tom Boy found herself and stayed super cute on a pole!! - Gabby Shailer, The Adelaide Hipster
There’s the cliche of art imitating life and The Pole Shebang is a pure feel good production that is anything but a still life portrait . - Clara Santilli, Clara Reviews
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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.
Sessions
Ticket Prices
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1 Venue
The Lab at Fool's Paradise
Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga, Victoria Square, Adelaide, Kaurna
Festival is on the south side of Victoria Square
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is suitable for all ages
Suitability & Warnings
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
