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EEEEEEEEEPPPPPPPP!!!!! 🥑🍳🍾🥞🥂🌈✨ We DID IT!!! I'm so freakin proud to be hosting @smashedshow in @thegardenofud this year, where we have taken out the weekly award!!!!! 🥑🍳🍾🥞🥂🌈✨ I made two new acts for this show and it's been such a thrill birthing and meeting these new art-babies… and now seeing that people liked them so much, the show WON A WEEKLY AWARD at @adlfringe!!! 🥑🍳🍾🥞🥂🌈✨ HUGE thank you to @heybosspresents for trusting me with this role and a HUGE thank you to @victoria_falconer for being endless support and giving me the opportunity to try and fill the very large shoes you left behind as MC. I couldn't be more thrilled!!! 🥑🍳🍾🥞🥂🌈✨ You can still catch Smashed in the Garden of Unearthly Delights 💚Saturday 11 March 11:30am 💚Sunday 12 March 11:30am 💚Monday 13 March 11:30am 💚Friday 17 March 3:30pm 💚Saturday 18 March 11:30am 💚Sunday 19 March 11:30am 🥑🍳🍾🥞🥂🌈✨ Original photo by @devereuxxo 🥑🍳🍾🥞🥂🌈✨ #smashed #weeklyaward #adlfringe #gardenofunearthlydelights #smashedtheshow https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpj1SYKL7j9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Catch Jazida WON the Adelaide Fringe Weekly Award for Best Dance and we are so excited to be bringing it BACK to @adlfringe 14-19 March at the Empire in @wonderland_spiegeltent ✨✨✨ 💜Tuesday 14 March 8:15pm 💜Wednesday 15 March 8:15pm 💜Thursday 16 March 8:15pm 💜Friday 17 March 8:15pm 💜Saturday 18 March 8:15pm 💜Sunday 19 March: 8:15pm ✨✨✨ https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/catch-jazida-af2023 ✨✨✨ #adlfringe #adelaide #adelaidefringe #fringe #circus#adelaidefringefestival #seesouthaustralia #performance #whatsoninadelaide #art #music #fringefestival #whatsonadelaide #australia #edfringe #adelaideevents #festival #burlesque #thingstodoinadelaide #adelaidetheatre #australiantheatre #aussietheatre #cabaret #queerartists ✨✨✨ (at Adelaide, South Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpbbiKUyWDZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We kick off THIS THURSDAY!!! ✨✨✨ So excited to be returning to our beloved @nineteentenadl! ✨✨✨ And what a lineup this Thursday! Join us to be delighted by 💙@frankiemcnair_ (MC) 💙@cirquesongstress 💙@kellyanndoll 💙@jazida.burlesque 💙@saramartiniverse 💙@artemisseven 💙@fabulousfandancers 💙@cherrybomb_x ✨✨✨ Join us later in the week to also see @lyralabelle (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), @liz_baker_dance (Saturday, Sunday)… and more incredible artists to be announced soon ✨✨✨ Decadence & Debauchery @jazidaproductions is at Nineteen Ten for all these dates 💙Thursday 2 March 7pm 💙Friday 3 March 11pm 💙Saturday 4 March 11pm 💙Sunday 5 March 4pm 💙Thursday 9 March 11pm 💙Friday 10 March 11pm 💙Saturday 11  March 11pm 💙Sunday 12 March 4pm 💙Thursday 16 March 11pm 💙Friday 17  March 11pm 💙Saturday 18 March 11pm 💙Sunday 19 March 8pm ✨✨✨ @adlfringe #decadenceanddebauchery #adelaidefringe #adlfringe #decanddeb #jazidaproductions (at Adelaide, South Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpMc6eiLKd4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Decadence & Debauchery @jazidaproductions is at Nineteen Ten 💙Thursday 2 March 7pm 💙Friday 3 March 11pm 💙Saturday 4 March 11pm 💙Sunday 5 March 4pm 💙Thursday 9 March 11pm 💙Friday 10 March 11pm 💙Saturday 11  March 11pm 💙Sunday 12 March 4pm 💙Thursday 16 March 11pm 💙Friday 17  March 11pm 💙Saturday 18 March 11pm 💙Sunday 19 March 8pm ✨✨✨ Catch Jazida is on at the Empire Cabaret Theatre in the Wonderland Festival Hub 💜Tuesday 14 March 8:15pm 💜Wednesday 15 March 8:15pm 💜Thursday 16 March 8:15pm 💜Friday 17 March 8:15pm 💜Saturday 18 March 8:15pm 💜Sunday 19 March: 8:15pm ✨✨✨ Smashed in the Garden of Unearthly Delights 💚Friday 3 March 3:30pm 💚Saturday 4 March 11:30am 💚Sunday 5 March 11:30am 💚Saturday 11 March 11:30am 💚Sunday 12 March 11:30am 💚Monday 13 March 11:30am 💚Friday 17 March 3:30pm 💚Saturday 18 March 11:30am 💚Sunday 19 March 11:30am ✨✨✨ Guest spots in other shows 💛Friday 3 March 6:30pm Bank SA Gala 💛Saturday 4 March 5pm 007 Licence to Thrill 💛Sunday 5 March 8pm 007 Licence to Thrill 💛Thursday 9 March 7:30pm Bootlegger Burlesque 💛 Tuesday 7 March 9:40pm Shake It 💛Wednesday 8 March 9:40pm Shake It 💛Thursday 9 March 9:40pm Shake It 💛Friday 10 March March 9:40pm Shake It 💛Saturday 11 March March 9:40pm Shake It 💛Sunday 12 March 9:40pm Shake It 💛Sunday 19 March 5pm Burlesque Blues 💛Sunday 19 March 10pm Fugly ✨✨✨ Summer Garden Festival Pop Up Productions 🧡3 March 7:30pm and 8:30pm ✨✨✨ #adlfringe #adelaide #adelaidefringe #fringe #circus#adelaidefringefestival #seesouthaustralia #performance #whatsoninadelaide #art #music #fringefestival #whatsonadelaide #australia #edfringe #adelaideevents #festival #burlesque #thingstodoinadelaide #adelaidetheatre #australiantheatre #aussietheatre #cabaret #backstage #festivalseason #women #womenempowerment #production #theatretravels #theatretravelsproductions #drama #womenintheatre #performer #artist #australianstories #queerartists (at Adelaide, South Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpMLcIdrdIl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It's TODAAAAAYYY we open in Canberra tonight and then head on to the Adelaide Fringe Festival ✨✨✨ See the show ❤️Tonight 8pm Canberra 🧡Tomorrow 8pm Canberra 💛Sunday 2pm Canberra 💚Tuesday 14 March 8:15pm Adelaide 💙Wednesday 15 March 8:15pm Adelaide 💜Thursday 16 March 8:15pm Adelaide 🖤Friday 17 March 8:15pm Adelaide 🤎Saturday 18 March 8:15pm Adelaide 🤍Sunday 19 March 8:15pm Adelaide ✨✨✨ See if you can crack the case - and join our detective chasing after the thief following a rash of glamorous crimes… ✨✨✨ Not only do we have new acts, new soundscapes, a newly trained fire warden, and new props… but at the Canberra show, we also have 💜NEW merch thanks to partnership with @llldesigns 💜delicious drinks thanks to @unicornelixirau 💜vegan goodies thanks to @tikvahsbakery 💜Auslan interpretation on Sunday at 2pm 💜Livestreaming on Saturday ✨✨✨ This show is possible thanks to development funding from @artsact_ , sound and lighting partnership from @craigdear at @sidestageps , mentorship from @missfriby ✨✨✨ This show stars @jazida.burlesque and @artemisseven with video cameo appearances from @frankiemcnair_ @saramartiniverse @cherrybomb_x , and Susan Sock ✨✨✨ Photos by Captavitae Photography ✨✨✨ #canberra #whatsonincanberra #catchjazida #cbr #artsact #canberraarts #canberratheatre @canberratheatrecentre @wonderland_spiegeltent #adlfringe #adelaide #adelaidefringe #fringe adelaidefringefestival #seesouthaustralia #performance #whatsoninadelaide #art #music #fringefestival #whatsonadelaide #australia #edfringe #adelaideevents #festival #burlesque #thingstodoinadelaide #adelaidetheatre #australiantheatre #queerartists https://www.instagram.com/p/CodUwLFyr-s/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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CATCH JAZIDA LAUNCHES IN CANBERRA THIS FRIDAY!! ✨✨✨ Shows are 💜Friday 8pm 💜Saturday 8pm 💜Sunday 2pm ✨✨✨ Starring @artemisseven and @jazida.burlesque 🍸With drinks available thanks to @unicornelixirau🥂 👍Auslan Interpretation Sunday🤙 🎥Livestream thanks to @captavitaephoto Saturday📸 🍪Vegan treats available thanks to @tikvahsbakery 🧁 🌈NEW limiter edition Catch Jazida Merch available thanks to @llldesigns 🎨 ✨✨✨ #catchjazida #canberra #canberradance #dancecanberra #belconnen #emubank #flazeda #cbr #hercanberra #whatsonincanberra #canbertadancers #canberraperformer#jazida #jazidaproductions #canberraperfomer #canberradancer #dancecanberra #ngunnawaldancer #cbr #burlesque #australianburlesque https://www.instagram.com/p/CoZb7TTr5eD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Eeeeepp!! A new term of classes at Flazéda Hub kicks off TONIGHT!!! ✨✨✨ We've been working so hard behind the scenes! We did a big teacher training/development day and have lots of fun new warm ups and activities and games to share ✨✨✨ TONIGHT the classes kicking off are 💜Sword Dancing (Level 1 at 6pm and Level 2 at 7:15pm) 💜Feather Fan Making at 7:15pm(only a few colours left) 💜Partner Floorwork at 8:30pm ✨✨✨ TUESDAY the classes kicking off are 💜1010 Dance (partnership) at 6pm 💜Beginner fan veils at 6pm 💜Advanced fan veils at 7:15pm ✨✨✨ WEDNESDAY the classes kicking off are 💜Samba at 6pm 💜Ripple Bollyfit (partnership) at 6pm 💜Flow to Fire - fire dancing and prop manipulation at 7:15pm 💜Clowning at 7:15pm 💜Rock and Roll Burlesque at 8:30 ✨✨✨ THURSDAY the classes kicking off are 💜Bellydance (beginner at 8:30, Intermediate at 7:15, Advanced at 6pm) 💜Twerk at 6pm ✨✨✨ Later in the term (from week 5) we'll also be introducing 💙Flash mob preparation classes for upcoming performances later in the year 💙Movement and handstand classes on Mondays at 6pm 💙Stretch and Flex Mondays at 7:15pm 💙Queer culture dance Mondays at 8:30pm 💙Fan Dancing Bridging Series (fan veils at 7:15pm and feather fans at 8:30pm on Tuesdays) 💙Interdiate Burlesque (also with a bit of a rock and roll flavour) Wednesdays at 8:30pm 💙Beginner Burlesque Thursdays at 6pm ✨✨✨ Feel free to show up and enroll on Arrival. There's also the option to book now, pay later… and new students are welcome to come along to try a class to see if they like it ✨✨✨ Book online at https://www.flazedahub.com/term-1-2023.php ✨✨✨ #flazeda #flazeahub #canberradance #dancecanberra #cbr #whatsonincanberra (at Ngunnawal Country) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoA6lpdy2h1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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TODAY ONLY!!! A flash sale, where you can get $5 OFF ticket prices for my Adelaide Fringe Festival shows! ✨✨✨ Come see my productions 💜CATCH JAZIDA at @wonderland_spiegeltent 💜DECADENCE AND DEBAUCHERY at @nineteentenadl And see me hosting @heybosspresents shows 💜SMASHED @smashedshow at the Spiegeltent at @thegardenofud (the 11:30am weekend shoes) 💜SMASHED ARVO (the 3:30pm pop up Friday sessions) ✨✨✨ Just head to the fringe ticketing to get a today-only subsidy, thanks to Lumo Energy SA @lumoenergysa ✨✨✨ https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/presented-by?presenter=JazidaProductions ✨✨✨ #adlfringe #Adelaide #adelaidefringe #whatsoninadelaide #fringeflashsale https://www.instagram.com/p/CngO7jtrsUP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I love the Fabulous Fan Dancers @fabulousfandancers !! ✨✨✨ This troupe formed in 2015 and after all those years, it's still going so strong and is truly the most beautiful and loving dance family anyone could ask for! ✨✨✨ We have toured across Australia and performed in Canberra, Adelaide, Batemans Bay, Wellington, Sydney, Melbourne… ✨✨✨ And in a few months we'll make our traditional pilgrimage back to the Adelaide Fringe Festival to perform at Decadence and Debauchery at @nineteentenadl @adlfringe ✨✨✨ THEN later in the year, we're making our INTERNATIONAL DEBUT and travelling together to AMERICA! Yes!!! ✨✨✨ Not only do we perform together as a professional troupe… but we are also indepdant soloists in our own right… and you can come see us together AND apart at our incredible US-travel-fundraising extravaganza "Haus of Fabulous" happening on 15 April at the @harmoniegermanclub ✨✨✨ #fabulousfandancers #hausoffabulous #canberra #canberradance #dancecanberra #belconnen #emubank #flazeda #cbr #hercanberra #whatsonincanberra #canbertadancers #canberraperformer #featherfans #fandance #burlesquefans #fandancing #ostrichfeathers #fandancer #fandancing #feathers https://www.instagram.com/p/CmcmtQwyupX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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October 2022 Newsletter!!

Things to know for October 2022!

Term 4!!!

VOTE FLAZEDA!!

VOTE JAZIDA PRODUCTIONS!!

Burlesque Brunch! Halloween!

October Workshops!

Bangarang!

PLEASE head in and vote for FLAZEDA & Jazida Productions for the Canberra Local Business Awards! VOTING CLOSES TOMORROW (05/10). Every single vote counts and we are so appreciative of everyone that has taken the time to vote for us. If you have been to any event by us and enjoyed it, please vote! Your support really helps our small business and social enterprise thrive.

This month we are hosting THREE Workshops. 

We have launched Term 4 & early bird sales have closed. Please book in for Term 4 via the webstore or directly through Kryia. Term starts 10 October!

Dont forget your tickets to Decadence & Debauchery coming up in December! Its going to be HUGE. TIX

September was BUSY! We just finished at Nightfest Floriade, with Solo's by Jazida, & acts by the Fabulous Fan Dancers every night! We had Under the Sea Burlesque Brunch, Disco Burlesque Brunch, Flamingle, and GlitterBox!

Term 4!!

Please purchase in the webstore, or head straight to Kryia. 

Numbers are strictly limited to ensure required social distancing, but several classes will also be available through livestream (see our livestream class page). Early bird sales have closed, term starts 10 October!

 

Burlesque Brunch! ..... HALLOWEEN

Join us for all things dark and delightful over a delicious brunch. Put on your best Halloween costumes and let us entertain you! 

Expect gorgeous ghouls, sexy skeletons, a touch of class and a whole lotta (s)ass! 

Not only do you get an amazing show, but you also get BRUNCH! Savory and sweet treats supplied by Tikvah’s Bakery, that’s all vegan and all DELICIOUS!

There are also games, trivia and best dressed competitions with prizes to be won, just to maintain the excitement and keep the audience on their toes! 

Flazéda Hub have been running monthly Burlesque Brunches, with the consensus that they are amazing fun for everyone; audiences and performers alike! So get your friends together, dress up in Halloween attire, and be in it to win it! 

If you’re looking for a unique and memorable way to “do” Halloween, then look no further! Come on down for a unique brunch experience, stay for all things Halloween! 

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Bangarang! April Antics! - Moved to May 13th!!

Do you like to support local performers, in an inclusive, queer-friendly space? 

Do you like burlesque, drag, belly dance, live music, comedy and more? 

Do you fancy enjoying a delicious cocktail or mocktail on a Friday night? 

Do you want to support Australian charities?

Then you might enjoy BANGARANG!

I'm Chocolate é Claire, your friendly neighbourhood burlesque performer, and producer of Bangarang. On the last Friday of every 2nd month I pull together a group of incredible local performers, all for a great cause. And you're invited to join us!

Our charity this show is: Meridian ACT. 

Meridian ACT are a community-controlled, peer-led organisation that provides health and social support services to our community.

They celebrate diversity, strengthen community and empower individuals to live their best lives.

Community, health and action are the core of Meridian and how they work.

If you would like to perform in Bangarang! then please sign up to the Bratlesque Workshop!

18+ only

Livestream available

Entry by donation

Doors open: 7pm, Show starts: 7:30pm

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WORKSHOPS!!

Art of Tarab- Bellydance Workshop with Kirsty

16 October 11am

Tarab describes deep, stirring music that causes a deep emotional response of yearning, beauty and timelessness in the audience and dancers. Kirsty's two hour belly dance workshop will delve into the intricacies of dancing to Tarab music and cover the history of Tarab music in belly dance. Using a combination of improvisation and musicality drills and choreography students will walk away with new styling and movement combinations to interpret and perform to this unique music.

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Bratlesque with Artemis

16 October 11am

Tired of being a well behaved, balanced & mature adult (or cosplaying it for The Man?). It’s time to get down on the floor (or surface most suited to your mobility needs) & chuck the sexiest tantrum you’ve ever thrown. Why be chill when you can be surreal & unhinged? Come and be on your worst behaviour with Artemis Seven & make the audience beg for the brat.

We’ll go over some classic bratty moves, how the brat archetype can help you improvise & reinstate boundaries with an audience, and then learn a fun and deeply ridiculous group act- with a bonus performance opportunity* if you feel like trying it out on an audience!

This workshop is suitable for all levels & requires no previous dance or performance experience!

***performance opportunity***

We will be learning a group act to perform at Bangarang on the 28th October. You do not have to perform if you take the workshop, but the option is open if you want to! The act is designed to be personalised & easy to pick up quickly, so you can decide after the workshop how you feel, or just come to have fun & let off some steam.

Bring:

- Whatever makes you feel bratty, sexy, cute - but gives you flexibility of movement!

- Hydration! Chucking a tantrum is thirsty work.

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Drag and Stage Make Up with Jazida - Spring Out Edition

30 October 4pm

SPRING OUT SPECIAL

Come along and learn some of Jazida’s tips and tricks for using make up to paint for stage in this 3-hour workshop.

Techniques we’ll be exploring include contouring, eyebrow blocking, glitter application creating cut creases, painting for the stage vs day, ensuring you make up lasts longer and more.

Please bring along your make up kit, a mirror, notepad and pen (if you want to take notes).

You can paint your own face over the course of the workshop or choose to just watch/take notes if you desire. We’ll explore how you can utilise the make up that you already own.

However, Jazida recommends at a minimum to have foundation, contour/highlight, setting powder, white eyeliner/crayon, black liquid liner, eye shadows and blush, lipstick, eyelash glue, false eyelashes and glitter. If you want to try blocking your eyebrows, please bring a glue stick.

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Livestreams!!!

Don't forget we have a Livestream link for shows and also for Workshops!

Livestream Shows at Flazeda

Livestream Shows from JazidaProductions

Livestream Workshops

 

Flazéda, Unit 4, 68 Emu Bank Belconnen ACT 2617 0433 727 857

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Things to know for Sept 2022!

Decadence & Debauchery TICKETS 

Burlesque Brunch! UNDER THE SEA 04 AUG

Burlesque Brunch - Disco! Sept

GlitterBox

EARLY BIRD TERM 4 DISCOUNTS (10 week)

EARLY BIRD TERM 4 DISCOUNTS (5 week mini)

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It is the start of SPRING! & We are excited! We have so many exciting events coming up that we cant wait to share with you!

This last month Jazida has been at Darwin Festival, BLEACH Festival, and now Brisbane Festival! 

With performances also at Bar Beirut.

At Flazeda we also hosted a wonderful Hens, and had a Bangarang! We have been at the Old Bus Depot Marketa and at The Canberra Fair! We also held our Open Day, which was a great success & we would love to thank everyone that supported us!

We also have a brand new EASY booking system with an app! & a pay later option.

Term 4!!

EARLY BIRD SALES ARE UP!!!

Early bird sale ends on the 18th of SEPT!! Book now!

10 Week Term EARLY BIRD

MINI TERM EARLY BIRD

 

Burlesque Brunch! ..... 04 SEPT - THIS SUNDAY!

Burlesque Brunch for this month is Under the Sea!

Sunday 04 Sept. & We only have a couple of tables left!

We are having brunch supplied by the wonderful Tikvahs Bakery & we cant wait! Vegan & Gluten free.

STARRING! Cherrybomb! Chocolate E Claire! & Rebelle Velveteen!

Tickets Here

Burlesque Brunch! ..... 25 Sept!

Burlesque Brunch for this month is DISCO!

Sunday 25 Sept. 

We are having brunch supplied by the wonderful Tikvahs Bakery & we cant wait! Vegan & Gluten free.

We have an AMAZING lineup! TWO guest stars from Melbourne! Mikki Michelle, AND Evana De Lune!

Not to mention JAZIDA IS HOME!

Get out your Dancing Shoes!

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WORKSHOPS!

Term 4 Workshops are LIVE! & on SALE. Book Fast. We have LIMITED SPOTS available!

WORKSHOPS

GlitterBox is Back at Flazeda!

A party for LGBTQIA+ community, BIPOC lovelies, & friends!                      

                                                                                                                                                                                                               DATE: Saturday 17 September 2022 7:30 PM - Sunday 18 September 2022 2:00 AM (UTC+10)

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Pay Per View!!!

Don't forget we have a Livestream link for shows and Workshops. These are then changed to pay per views that you can view at anytime@

The Last Dec & Deb show!

Mx Burlesque ACT

Pre Recorded Workshops

Our July/August - What you've missed?!

 

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Flazéda, Unit 4, 68 Emu Bank Belconnen ACT 2617 0433 727 857

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APRIL @ FLAZEDA

Okay.. We know we said that February was BUSY... but March was BUUSSYYYYYYYY!. We managed to host multiple events at Flazeda including Burlesque Brunch, Red Light Confidential, and Shades of Marilyn, on top of 5 wonderful workshops (all of which can still be streamed on our websites!); all whilst Jazida has been touring Nationally with Finucane and Smith for Dance Hall and The Destroyer! What a time!

Jazida is off continuing the Dance Hall Tour this month (& the remainder of the year!), & we still have MANY Canberra events through JazidaProcuctions at Circus Fest, we will also e at Folk Festival, and Workshops & shows at Flazeda!

Term 1 at Flazeda is wrapping up and the plans are in motion for Term 2!

Term 2 starts Tuesday 26 April!!

If you would like to Sponsor The Apprentease ACT for 2022 please go here: LINK

The Apprentease aims to shine a spotlight on new talent and semi-established artists keen to refine their skills and advance their performer profile. Co-Owned and Founded by The Sugar Duchess & A'dora Derriere.

Tickets Available Here

Decadence & Debauchery @ The Big Top

With long history and selling out venues and loud acclaimed in Canberra, Decadence and Debauchery is a Burlesque Variety Night that has been running for many years and has toured Australia wide!

Each show tours a new cast of internationally acclaimed headlining performers and an eclectic mix of artists sharing vintage striptease, circus/sideshow, fan dancing, live music, comedy and more!

Doors open just prior to 8pm and show starts at 8:00pm at The May Wirth Big Top- Lions Youth Haven, Kambah Pool Road | Saturday, 23 April 2022 from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Tickets are $55.50 each.

Artists include; Jazida, Rebelle Velveteen, Miss Cairo, Minnie Andrews, & Miki Minx.

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BANGARANG! APRIL ANTICS!

Get ready to yell BANGARANG!

This show is all about the local talent here in Canberra. Catch burlesque, drag, live music, and all sorts of other antics at the home of alternate performing arts, Flazeda!

Your MC for the evening is Canberra's man about town, Guy Alias!

Featuring performances from:

Chocolate e Claire Cherry Sunday Sparklemuffin Ravi Oli Jupiter Rayne Gerri Canns The Swords of Flazeda The Velvet Sledgehammer

Doors open at 7pm

Show starts at 7:30

Entry by donation!

All proceeds will be going to help fund DocDir - Australia's LGBTIQ+ friendly doctor directory

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Flazeda Hub through JazidaProductions are supplying mentoring through community support and professional development for x5 individuals to attend the MC Workshop with Idris Stanton & Ella Bella for FREE. Workshop details below: "Idris Stanton and Ell Bella have been MCing together for over 8 years and separately for longer. Co-hosting the popular circus cabaret Papillon that toured Australia, they have also hosted awards nights, gala events, variety shows, comedy shows, late night events and kids carnivals. They've toured around the world and performed and MCs in different countries across the globe. This workshop will talk through some of the do's and don't's of MCing, give you exercises and tricks as an MC. This workshop is suitable for everyone from absolute beginners interested in MCing for the first time, to more experienced MCs who just want to learn a few new tricks to make them even better.​" Applications close 17 April CLICK HERE.

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Kirsty, in partnership with Flazeda dance hub, presents Cairo Nights belly dance workshop - a two hour tutorial on Egyptian style belly dance, featuring the latest music, moves and trends to come out of Cairo. Students will walk away with a brand new choreography to one of the most popular songs in Egypt right now, complete with a translation and transliteration of the song. Kirsty has recently returned from one month in Cairo where she studies with master teacher Teito Seif at the Al Sadaf dance festival.

3:00 - 5:00 pm Sunday 03 Apr at Flazeda

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MARCH @ FLAZEDA

Things to know for March 2022!

February was BUSY, with so many great events at Flazeda and a lot of bigger shows like Exotic Hypnotica at Adelaide Fringe and Canberra, as well as performance nights at Wakefields, and at Beirut! March is going to be great! We have multiple workshops with guest teachers, many great events, and are hosting lots of private functions!

Check out below for more info on our amazing range of Workshops for the month & more!

Red Light Confidential is coming back to Canberra for a hot and sticky summer show.⠀ ⠀ We will have one heck of a line-up for you, with some incredible acts keen to have some fun at Flazeda Canberra & truly dazzle the audience!⠀ ⠀ Entry is by donation (10, 15, 20, 40$). Please get in contact if you would like to organise to donate more!⠀ ⠀ Keep your eyes peeled for performer announcements coming your way shortly!

Our monthly Burlesque Brunches are going SO well! & tables are selling out! So get on and book your March table before you miss out!

This months theme is 1920's Pin Up. Don't forget to dress up! (or don't, its up to you!).

Were having a NEW Menu from Capital Roast and this event has a specialty drink at the FlazeBar!

Check out a photo from the last Burlesque Brunch & our drink for this month below!

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Interview with a Stage Daddy: Miss Cherrybomb (a.k.a. Cherry)

What is a stage daddy?

Well, to understand what a Stage Daddy is, you really need to understand the whole stage ecosystem. You’ve probably heard of Stage Kittens, they’re the seldom heard from, sweetly done up folks who tip toe quietly around stages in search of pasties and panties gone flying. They survive on a healthy diet of finger snaps and literal cat calls from the audience. Clock them by their all black ensemble, and occasional kitty ears adorning their heads. Then there’s the Stage Hand, and the name really outlines their qualification as being quite handy. Useful to keep around for larger props, you’ll find them at the end of the night during bump out, they’re always the first person to start stacking chairs. Next is the Stage Manager, and you can identify a Stage Manager in the wild by observing their desperate hold on their clipboard, and a frequent twitch of their wrist carrying their all important watch, making sure the show is running in order and on time - and by god it always does. Again, you’ll seldom hear from them in the context of any show unless you’re on cams. Most anyone with enough training can become a stage Kitty, Hand or Manager.

Finally we come finally to Stage Daddy; Stage Daddy is a way of life, it’s a vibe. No one ever puts baby in the corner, and the same stands for Stage Daddy. Stage Daddy is a part of the show; Stage Daddy never skulks around a stage meek and quiet, nor do they watch the clock. Stage Daddy holds presence, the show runs when Stage Daddy says it runs. From the moment they enter the venue, to the minute they leave Stage Daddy is the point person for all performers, venue staff and a reliable aid for the Producer to lean on and trust to make all of the nitty gritty parts of show run, and run seamlessly. All while wearing the most bitching, impractical outfit you’ve ever seen.

Where do you stage daddy?

You’ll catch me Stage Daddying at Flazéda, and most shows produced by Jazida Productions. But you may also catch me Daddying at my day job, because frankly, someone needs to keep the wheels turning.

What's your most memorable stage daddy experience?

My most memorable Daddy moment was absolutely, hands down from the Flazéda Fundraiser event in 2020, where we were fortunate enough to have Monica Trapaga (icon for so many reasons, but specifically for her work on Playschool!) Emcee the show. We were still deep in the midst of COVID-19 restrictions, and Monica’s initial plan to walk through the audience during a number she was performing was foiled during tech. Vetoed by our COVID-19 safe plan, and the venue. During the adrenaline and joy of the show, Monica got caught up in the moment and performed her number walking sexily through the crowd. Once her number ended and she was back on stage she remembered that she wasn’t supposed to do so, and as Stage Daddy I had no option other than to tell her off. How did Stage Daddy tell her off? On stage, in front of the entire audience, bending her over, having her grab her ankles and spanking her with her own clipboard. Best moment ever.

Favourite thing you've seen behind the scenes?

There are so many incredible behind the scenes moments, but the one that comes to mind is when Chris from Captivitae Photography was running from operating the streaming equipment backstage at Flazéda to the stage to take photos of an act, his shirt caught the door handle and ripped every button off his shirt and left him looking like the photography equivalent of Superman getting changed in a telephone booth. Hilarious!

What makes a performer good to work with from a daddy-perspective?

It is so important for all acts, but particularly acts with a prop element to know what shenanigans the performer intends to get up to on stage and what are the things that could go wrong. I take it upon myself to make sure I have a conversation with every performer before every show, regardless of how many times I’ve worked with them, to make sure I’m across their props, placement and pressure points. For danger acts, what is the safety plan, what are the things that go wrong, and what is my role in helping should things go wrong. For messy acts, if a performer doesn’t come prepared with the right equipment for me to clean up after the act, and relies on the venue providing tidy up equipment you can bet Stage Daddy is going to be grumpy, and the audience is going to know about it. Performers who have every possible outcome covered, are open with their needs and do the work to make sure they’re safe, the audience is safe and their fellow performers will be able to hit the stage safely after them make Stage Daddy happy.

What's the daddy-performer power balance? Who's in charge (who's the top)?

Just like sex, there are many conversations about consent that happen between performers and Stage Daddy, because why? CONSENT IS SEXY. Dynamics are discussed well before the lights go up, and the doors open to the audience. No one ever wants to be blind-sided on stage or made to feel less than their full fantasy, so there is a rolling dialogue between to discuss things that are fun to highlight and things that are not okay to joke about. Also like sex, after care is important - so this conversation extends after the show to make sure everyone was happy and comfortable with the power balance. Daddy wants you to enjoy the whole experience!

Top ten things you keep in your stage daddy toolkit in case of emergencies?

Well, I officially have a Stage Daddy tool box filled with everything anyone could ever need for any conceivable emergency thanks to my incredible Flazé-Fam. But my essentials are:

⁃ 2x redbulls (no one likes an under-caffeinated Stage Daddy)

⁃ A large bottle of water (no one likes a dehydrated Stage Daddy, see above “Redbull”)

⁃ Bandaids

⁃ Power bank with multiple charging cables for many phones

⁃ A sharpie

⁃ A bangle of gaff

⁃ Hairspray/Bobby pins

⁃ A dramatic, oversized handheld fan (to thwoorp at appropriate intervals, and because Stage Daddy gets hot)

⁃ My Flazéda pronoun badge

⁃ a DJ air horn hotkey at the ready

Tips for becoming a daddy-of-the-future?

There are not nearly enough Stage Daddies in the world, so if you want to become a Stage Daddy, you’ve just got to get out there and do it. Come along to a show, have a chat or shoot myself or the Flazéda page a message, and we can get you on your Stage Daddy journey!

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Burlseque Brunch: Down the Rabbit Hole

Article by Artemis Seven, photography by Daniel Evans

If you’re going to go down the rabbit hole, there’s no better time than 11am on a Sunday. Time may just be a construct, but so is brunch, and the last time I got a side of boob with the concept of linear time I was too young to know a darker time was coming.

Burlesque Brunch answers the existential question:

“I suppose I ought to eat or drink something or other; but the great question is ‘What?’( —Chapter 4, The Rabbit Sends in a Little Bill) & with a mimosa or OJ on arrival, a delicious High Tea courtesy of Capital Roast and a range of entertainment from performances to games -you will be free of that choice. As someone who panics and invariably parks across two spots if there’s more than one car spot available (don’t worry, I fix it you sneaky narc) I appreciate a beautiful display of High Tea sweets on each table, and distractions on stage for me to weasel away 6 of the same one when no one is looking. PS. Dietary requirements can be allocated for!

Let me speak to you about the food - an arguably vital part of brunch. The selection of sweet treats appeared straight out of a Wonderland garden party . Macarons are a crowd favourite, but my favourite was the tiny cheesecakes. Perhaps miniature cheesecakes are normal high tea fare but I chose to imagine I was Alice having made the mistake of growing too large just before a dinner party.

Let me give you another pro social tip - nestled in Flazeda Hub, it’s the perfect outing to mix your extroverted & introverted mates - whether you’re looking forward to your conversation being interrupted by dancing or your dancing being interrupted by conversation - you will get your wish. There are no losers at Burlesque Brunch - just winners suddenly assailed by glitz, glamour, flesh and absurdity. Plus, there’s a feather tree in the corner so you’re guaranteed to leave with a set of selfies that say “I’m busier being less busy than you”, which is the ultimate flex in these trying times.

It’s also a perfect opportunity to invite your burlesque-virgin mate or family member with optimal time to coach them in between acts. There’s bingo, song snippet games, trivia - and if you find it awakens something within you there’s a full roster of dance classes right there at Flazeda Hub. It’s time to convert your Grandma into a Grandmilf, and Flazeda can help you*

And of course whether you like your poison poisonous or virginal, Bastian behind the bar knows how to whip up the kind of drink that had me internally screaming like Rebelle’s Red Queen “DWINK DWINK”. Instead, I went for a gin and tonic which I requested as an “angry drunk water” because I am a brat who routinely replaces vocabulary in my own head to feel a sense of power (I’m too shy to jaywalk, so I need this power trip). Bastian understood my request, which is a testament once again to their Bar Butch glory.

Now, let us discuss the acts -

CHESHIRE CAT

Rebelle Velveteen began as Alice - bouncy and cute and adorable and surrounded in a halo of blonde curls, and giving in to a giant piece of cake, the 2nd thing on the stage screaming “Eat me”. Transforming into the Cheshire cat upon snacking, she had us all on board for a day of brunching in Wonderland. Cheeky and enlivening, it was the perfect start to the day and made us all weirdly attracted to the Cheshire cat.

TIME FOR TEA

As is customary at a Burlesque Brunch, tea was spilled, from a giant teabag onto Jazida herself. Frankly, we all could’ve used a shower after watching Jazida balance a full cup of tea - ON HER HEAD- all while remaining entirely graceful. It was a bitter pill to swallow as someone who manages to spill any hot beverage placed in my hands but if a bitter pill comes with a side of tassel twirling I’ll take it no questions asked. Bonus backstage moment - Jazida did not have a towel backstage and so ended up tea-staining a white sheet to get dry like some kind of dramatic Grecian goddess.

THE MARCH HARE

Then it was my turn - The March Hare. The March Hare knows how to brunch, as evidenced by their philosophy of setting the bar low and setting your indulgence levels high :

“"Take some more tea," the March Hare said to Alice, very earnestly. "I've had nothing yet," Alice replied in an offended tone, "so I can't take more." "You mean you can't take less," said the Hatter: "It's very easy to take more than nothing." — (1865 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, ch.7)

And take more than nothing I did, stealing away a plate of treats during my act as an “offering” to the March Hare, unofficial brunch deity. My thievery aside - with a trap remix, scythe arms and a hare’s head that steals your soul through it’s eyeballs - it was an important reminder that brunch is SERIOUS BUSINESS.

LYRA

Jazida then took us through the rabbit hole itself, curling around the lyra hoop like her body had forgotten to adhere to the rules of normal human limitations. If you’ve always wished you could have brunch with your therapist, and perhaps that your therapist did slightly more body hypnosis therapy (Look into my LINES, they’d say, turning into a spiral) I’d say this is a pretty good substitute. Do you have any idea how good it feels to freely chow down on brunch while watching someone doing the ab equivalent of a marathon??? Given that Jazida’s brand new solo show Exotic Hynotica comes out FEB (CHECK DATES) I find myself SUSPICIOUS of this act. So suspicious I must watch the recording on repeat.

RED QUEEN

The Red queen famously claimed “It is better to be feared than loved”, but Rebelle’s Red queen never has to choose. Dripping in rhinestoned red, we were gasping at the beauty, long limbs and curves like the stripes of danger on a snake - and then gasping at her effortless recline on a BED OF NAILS. Rebelle’s red queen was so natural I found myself side-eyeing her backstage later. Was she going to shank us with a hair pin? Drink our blood? And would I say “Thankyou” or “Thanks your highness” when she did? I have survived but I do feel like a little bitch any time I sit on a normal chair now.

To wrap the festivities, a Very Merry Unbirthday was had with surprises for each guest and sadly, I had to leave the brilliantly lit and sound-scaped Hub (shoutout to Cherry Bomb who never misses the perfect sound effect).

The whole team at Flazeda Hub is glorious and a testament to owner Jazida’s efforts to create a creative hub that invites everyone to be their most decadent, debaucherous self.

If that sounds good to you - Burlesque Brunch is returning on Sunday the 23rd of January - with a Rocky Horror theme. Tickets are available now on the Flazeda Hub webstore, so make sure you get your mates together for next-level daytime debauchery.

*Not an official slogan, but I am campaigning every day.