Auckland Fringe: Cabaret Coven present Bowie vs Queen on Friday, September 13th
Feeling under pressure? We’ve got just the ticket! The Cabaret Coven is back again and this time, we will rock you with sound and vision!
Fresh from our Marvel vs. DC nerdlesque extravaganza, we’re returning to The Factory to bring you a tribute to iconic acts David Bowie and Queen. This show will bring you glittery, unique, gender-bending acts covering a range of art forms, all inspired by- and featuring the music of- these fabulous artists. The lineup is still to be finalised, but to give you an idea of what to expect our previous shows have featured creative, storytelling burlesque, drag, aerials and pole.
The Cabaret Coven creates space for up-and-coming performers to get stage time, as well as connect with experienced showfolk. We put on the shows we want to see- with performers of all ages and gender identities, doing acts that tell a story or take you on a journey. We’re here to hold space for the weird and wonderful, from neo burlesque to drag kings to circus strangeness. This isn’t your classic Dita Von Teese cabaret, but with Bowie and Queen as inspirations you can definitely expect a good dose of glamour.
With a lineup of fabulous cabaret talent from around the motu, best dressed competition, and music from two of the greats, this is an R18 night of guaranteed shenanigans not to be missed.
Auckland Fringe: Charles N Charge AKA CNC presents The Pre Conditioned Hori on Saturday, September 14th
Charles N Charge brings a consciously raw hip hop musical stage show to life through his lived experiences and passion for kaupapa hip hop. Delivered through his original pieces of rap music ,spoken word poetry and interludes from his own EP collection CnC tells a familiar story of life growing up in aotearoa from someone who has struggled with identity, culture and the many stereotypes sometimes placed upon us as urban maaori.
“Every thing has a whakapapa and my intention is to give some context to a few of the issues we face as a community and can sometimes question ourselves as to why things are the way they are” – Fresh off his performances in wellington and his award winning show in Dunedin (best at fringe, best musical) CnC is excited to perform for the Auckland Fringe Festival . Nau mai
Auckland Fringe: Improverished presents Scrambled Eggs, September 14th & 15th
Scrambled Eggs is a brand-new completely improvised farce comedy from beloved theatre troupe Improverished.
In this one hour fully improvised comedy show you’ll get all the hilarity of a theatrical farce, with none of the safety net that it was all scripted and rehearsed beforehand! Imagine seeing a re-run of Frasier on TV but it was completely improvised. Imagine going to the theatre to see Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors but it was completely improvised. Imagine going to see “The Play That Goes Wrong” but it really could go wrong. You get it, that’s probably enough examples of what a farce is.
Brought to you by Auckland-based theatre company Improverished who have been bringing joy to the stage since 2015. You may have seen their other shows such as Can I Get an Underground Location and a Mythical Creature? , It’s Alive! , or Random Fairytale Generator. Improverished are known for their unique interactive storytelling, creating hilarious and heartfelt shows that the whole family can enjoy.
Scrambled Eggs will be a hilarious night of theatre as the performers scramble to hold it together while it all falls apart for our characters. Get your ticket today so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the chaos.
Praise for Improverished…
“What unfolds is a series of side-splitting hijinks…. both highly comedic and heartwarming” -Theatreview
“…the audience’s enjoyment comes from that chaos, with laughs coming from the three players throwing each other under the bus, or salvaging something at the last minute.” -Theatreview
Auckland Fringe: Isaac Hooper presents ‘blip’, September 18th-21st
What lurks beneath our seabed?
A plug.
Belly button of Earth. From whence we rose and now must return, to pull. Drain the excess. Before the sea swelling swallows us.
blip is an interactive underwater adventure by award-winning performance artist Isaac Hooper. The pioneering production of ‘Cyborg Sound Poetry’, blip harnesses embodied electronics for voice, light, and word play through clown.
Seize the means of vocal production and go fishing at the end of the whirlpool through this immersive plunge to the depths of our imagination.
blip who?
This siren screwball is the brainchild of Dada and a Motherboard. Born across the motorway from Stonehenge blip transmogrified when the young poet swallowed a fly zapper. Galvanising live looping, beatboxing, and psychedelic soundscapes into a revolutionary performance art ‘Cyborg Sound Poetry’, blip transforms our voices to sing the body electric.
Auckland Fringe: Bethany Miller presents ‘Goody Goody Glam Pop’, September 18th-21st
Hey fans! Doing good? Wanna make that… goody-good?
You’re invited to an exclusive VIP talk-show with glamorous pop-icon, Miss Goody Two Shoes herself, Brooklyn Brooklyn!
Fresh from her world-smashing stadium tour, meet our tabloid darling unplugged as she sings generation-defining hits, and shares:
- never-before-revealed insights into her spectacular career!
- lyric-deep dives
- and potentially even… spilling the tea on everyone’s lips?
Hosted by your favourite YouTube essayist and mega-fan Lisa Spector, discover the girl behind the brand, the Brooklyn behind the Brooklyn.
Goody Goody Glam Pop is a new musical comedy (nominated for Momentous Music, NZ Fringe ’24) about pop industry antics in the Disney channel and Swifty era.
Starring Bethany Miller (Battle Riffs, Thrift Life, Spirit of NZ Improv Festival), Rebecca Mary Gwendolon (Bullrush, Improverished, Nom. Most Promising Māori Performer – Dunedin Fringe ’24), Peter Liley (guitar), and original music by Logan Hunt.
Auckland Fringe: Bat Wing Circus and He Waka Eke Noa Charitable Trust presents Essence Unfolding on September 19th-21st
Step into the enchanting world of ‘Essence Unfolding’, a circus / contemporary dance fusion, with a smattering of poetry/spoken word created by 16 year old Orlando Green.
Come and experience the heartache, the joy and the journey of discovery of a person struggling with identity – but ultimately, the journey of growing into one’s self.
COMING SOON:
We have some amazing shows and events coming up this year!
Our best mates, Cabaret Coven, will be bringing a series of shows to The Factory Theatre throughout 2024!
We’ll be showcasing our aerial capabilities with some incredible circus and burlesque shows this year.
And LOADS MORE
