Overview
Smoke-o’s over! Your delivery has arrived and it’s time for some hard yakka.
This is DANGEROUS GOODS, an unapologetic and hot-as-hell cabaret of provocative performances, jaw-dropping physical feats and powerful acts.
Grab a drink and join performance renegades Polytoxic as they bring you an unforgettable evening of high-octane entertainment that is fully-loaded and flammable AF!
Featuring a world class line-up of circus, aerials, drag, burlesque and power vocals, DANGEROUS GOODS is about lighting up ‘dangerous’ ideas and detonating them within a cabaret of satire, humour and female strength! This is a night of entertainment for a brave new world, with a crew of diverse, multi-talented, super-powered artists ready to blow your mind!
Handle with care… or ya might get burned.
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Accessibility
For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through our Call Centre by giving us a call on 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility at QPAC here.
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Cast
- Lisa Fa’alafi
- Leah Shelton
- Kalala Sione
- Lilikoi Kaos
- Mayu Muto
- Bridie Hooper
Special Guest Artists
- Badassmutha
- Ghenoa Gela
- Jazida
- Karlee Misi
- Rina
- SOLCHLD
Please note special guest appearances vary by performance and are subject to change without notice.
Credits
Directed, Created & Conceived by Lisa Fa’alafi & Leah Shelton
Sound Design: Leah Shelton & Lisa Fa’alafi
Sound Editing: Kenneth Lyons, Pataphysics, Lisa Fa’alafi, Leah Shelton, Kim Bowers
Set Design: Lisa Fa’alafi & Leah Shelton in collaboration with Freddy Komp
Lighting Design: Steven May
Production Manager: Freddy Komp
Production / Stage Manager: Winter Cyan
Rigger: Helen Clifford
Stage Manager: Winter Cyan
Costume Design: Lisa Fa’alafi & Leah Shelton
Costume Realisation: Sharon Clarke, Chloe Greaves, Jim Ioannides, Lisa Fa’alafi, Leah Shelton & Jane Shelton
Choreography: Lisa Fa’alafi & Leah Shelton in collaboration with Nerida Matthaei, Alinta McGrady and the cast
Original Song and Spoken Word Composition: Lisa Fa’alafi "Rewind the Current"
Spoken Word: Kalala Sione
Script Writing: Amy Ingram with Lisa Fa’alafi, Leah Shelton & Lilikoi Kaos
Critical feedback: Daniel Evans & Nathan Sibthorpe
This project has been developed with the support of Vulcana Studios.
Polytoxic acknowledges the following original works brought to the production:
Bang (hoops act) - Lillikoi Kaos
Lollipop (sideshow act) - Lilikoi Kaos
Strict Machine (aerial straps act) - Bridie Hooper
Possession of a Weapon (besser blocks act) - co-created with Polytoxic, based on original concept by Bridie Hooper
Plus a weekly rotating cast of special guests including Rina, Jazida, Karlee Misi, Badassmutha, Ghenoa Gela, SOLCHLD.