Performers 2011 - Appearing in all cities...
www.ashertreleaven.com	MC & Comedic Vaudeville: Asher Treleaven Sartorially as well as mentally sharp, this dapper Australian made a big impression at the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe with his take on masculinity, playing with our perceptions of machismo and feyness and asking 'what makes a man manly?' The playfulness of the show paid off and word-of-mouth was quick to spread, gaining Asher a Best Newcomer nomination to add to his numerous awards and nominations in his native Australia. A regular at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Treleaven has become one of the most unique comedians in Australia with his bizarre blend of physical comedy and stand up. “A postmodern Barry Humphries” THE AUSTRALIAN “Sublime & wonderful, there is not a dull moment in the show” THE AGE
www.gypsywood.net	Burlesque: Gypsy Wood After working in cabaret, burlesque and contemporary dance for over a decade Gypsy Wood has emerged as a highly original performer with a penchant for the comic, clever, shocking and divine. Gypsy aims to challenge stereotypes within popular culture, politics and modern sexuality. From jumping out of giant cakes at parties for New York’s high society to splashing around in fake blood in the dirty gay fetish clubs of Sydney, hosting London game show nights to performing in edgy offbeat comedy shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Gypsy runs the spectrum from vaudeville, variety, burlesque to comedy and contemporary performance art. Gypsy starred in the sell out Strut n’ Fret production of 'Feasting on Flesh' at the Sydney Opera House in 2006, the Spiegeltent at the Brisbane festival and the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2008. And later in 'Ali McGregor's Late-Nite Variety-Nite Night' at the Melbourne Town Hall for Melbourne’s International Comedy Festival and Assembly Rooms Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2009.
www.thissideupacrobatics.com	Acrobatics: ThisSideUp Enter a world of acrobatic impossibilities, where old science meets new circus in a heart-stopping, high-energy creative experiment. Direct from a sell-out season of 'Smoke and Mirrors' in the Famous Spiegeltent, Sydney, ThisSideUp acrobatics takes a contemporary approach to traditional and popular circus disciplines from across Asia, America and Europe, performing acrobatic feats that demonstrate incredible skill and sheer audacity. Their high-level acrobatic skill, precision timing and quirky characters are captivating and the show bursts at the seams with physical skill, visual delight and unconventional vitality. So hold your breath and watch as this tight-knit unit comes undone and backstage antics erupt into recrimination & full blown fisticuffs. The only thing that holds them together is the understanding that the show must always go on!
www.cathjamison.com.au	Magic & Illusion: Cath Jamison Cath Jamison, Australia’s Leading Female star of Magic, delivers spectacular and edgy performances, securing her as an acclaimed and prolific talent within the Australian Entertainment Industry. A wickedly hilarious comedy Magician and corporate entertainer, this Dove Whisperer offers a feminine approach to the world of Magic and intrigue on a national and worldwide stage. A multi-award winner including Australian Magician of the Year , Cath is considered among the top illusionist internationally , becoming one of Australia’s most accomplished stage and close up magicians.
	Performers - Appearing in Sydney Only...
www.meliseavion.com	Aerials: Melise Avion Originally hailing from the reknowned 'Artbabes' School of Burlesque & Aerial Arts Sydney, Melise’ now operates her own Aerial School & Agency…‘Avion’ Aerial Arts’ in Sydney’s South West. Melise's mixture of dance, theatre & aerial have captivated audiences at many of Australia’s prestigious venues & premier events including her live appearance on Foxtel's Australia's Next Top Model Grand Finale' Show. Melise' is also a regular on stage at many of Sydney's Burlesque & Vaudeville Shows and entertains at many corporate & private functions around Australia.
	Juggling & Magic: Mr Trickster Ladies and Gentleman…… introducing the amazing Mr Trickster - Comic, magician, fire performer and juggler extraordinaire. Let this renowned magician take you on a fun-filled journey with his fiery show full of dangerous feats and incredible magic tricks. With a bang and a boom, a flash of fire, be astounded and amazed by a comedy magician like no other. Be mystified by his magic and trickery, the sleight of hand and the illusions de grandeur all bound together with ropes and gags and a lemon or two. Mr Trickster has been dazzling his audiences for 15 years with his unique blend of magic, comedy and danger, including his signature trick…”The world’s most dangerous card trick”. Watch as he balances on the rola bola of death perched on a ladder and blindfolded, miraculously impaling the spectators chosen card on a sword in mid air.
	Sideshow Vaudeville: Dangerboy & Ivy Juxtaposing beauty with the grotesque, Dangerboy’s avant-garde performances pay homage to late nineteenth-century Bohemian cabaret and depression-era circus sideshow. Gasp as Dangerboy’s assistant - Ivy, tap dances on his stomach in the Iron Maiden! Wince as he manipulates razor blades with his tongue! Scream as he selects a random audience member and saws them in half – beware, it could be you! Gasp in amazement to the ‘Glass-Walking Tango’ as Dangerboy and his lovely assistant Ivy trip the light fantastic as it reflects from the broken glass crunching under their bare feat.
	Performers - Appearing in Brisbane Only...
www.erwin.com.au	Sideshow Vaudeville: Erwin Keneval A unique Australian comic circus performer, a myopic clown, often described as a cross between Mr. Bean and Norman Gunston, or, in the words of Billy Connolly, "F...ing Great!" Erwin is a lovable dorky character along the lines of Norman Gunston and Mr Bean. He wins an audience with his nerdy innocence but don’t let his awkwardness fool you – his skills are truly amazing. At first he seems totally inept and when he mounts the slack-rope he looks certain to fall spectacularly, but he ends up riding a unicycle on it...while juggling - all with the rope held by members of the audience!! He keeps dropping the juggling clubs, too, but then we realise he is incorporating the picking-up with amazing skill. He balances a wine glass on top of three chopsticks on his nose and skips rope on a unicycle...and many other things.
	Aerials: Rony Lebovics Rony has over 9 years professional experience in the performance industry. During this time she has wowed audiences all over the world with her strength, grace and creativity in the air. Rony has peformed for numerous, reputable corporate and international clients. She has showcased her breathtaking talent across the globe throughout various countries including: China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, India, Papua New Guinea, Kuala Lumpur, Fiji & Singapore. She is constantly working on unique, specialty acts that will have you on the edge of your seat and in awe of the stunning, visual displays you will witness.
	Burlesque & Cabaret: Scoundrelles - Lena Marlene & The Chrome St Follies Born of the School of Scoundrelles and led by Ms Lena Marlene, a Doyen of Burlesque, The Chrome St Follies is named for the Industrial Area that is their playground. A collection of exceptional performers for whom no feat is daunting they are a beautiful melange of Opera, Cabaret, Burlesque & Circus. With performances at the Gangster's Ball 2010, The Flood Follies, The Shine Ball, Ovation and the grand re-opening of the Waterloo Hotel just to name a few they have entretained dignataries in Papua New Guinea and hoards of Zombies at Rot 'n Roll. Their art is beautiful - but watch out, it has an edge, a beautiful, beautiful edge.....
	Performers - Appearing in Melbourne Only...
	Contortion: Ruby Rubberlegs Ruby Rubberlegs, The Queen of Contortion, is one of Australia’s most loveable circus/variety artists, a comical absurdist who oozes charm as she walks a fine line between mind-blowing skills and hilarity. The Ruby Rubberlegs shows are a m élange of art forms, chaos collides with fantasy, dance merges with puppetry, as she is seduced in a tango by a sleazy dancing life-size puppet, to a twisted sideshow where Rubberlegs performs a mind-bending contortion act as a human rag doll that has her entire body folded into a tiny see-thru box of impossible proportions, it simply must be seen to be believed, and even after you see it, it’s still hard to believe!
	Juggling & Hoops: Miss Ellaneous with Jamie Bretman Inspired by vaudeville and the parlour jugglers of bygone eras, Miss Ellaneous will surprise and inspire you with her twirling parasols, hat manipulation and the ability to juggle the least expected. Miss Ellaneous has been performing for 3 years, trained in juggling, hula hoops, acrobatics, aerials and clown, she is a multi talented performer. Brought up on a heady diet of musicals and Dixieland jazz, it’s only natural that her chosen style is 1930’s diva. “Miss Ellaneous reinvents the tradition of the ‘gentleman juggler’ – bringing to life everyday objects, from parasols and perfume bottles to martini glasses.” Tom Beauchamp, FUSE circus.
	Sideshow Vaudeville: Lilikoi Kaos With Australia’s leading female sideshow performer, Lilikoi, you are in for a treat. This amazing, charismatic, circus performer has tantalised audiences worldwide with her unique breed of circus/sideshow/burlesque. Founder of Opposable Thumbs, Parasouls, Kaos Kreepshow, Good Kissing Carrion and performing member of The League of Sideshow Superstars, Circus vs Sideshow, and Sideshow Wonderland. Lilikoi is unique and in demand. Lilikoi Kaos' sideshow routines will have you cheering for more whilst wincing with shock. Hher routines are ridiculously saucy and mind-boggling. This pain proof pin-up whets your appetite for the bizarre. Watch as she hammers 6 inch nails up her nose, sets mouse traps off on her tongue, eats glass, pushes a running power-drill up her nasal cavity, lays on a bed of nails and more...