Think you know cabaret? Think again. The explosive crew from Briefs Factory are back in Aotearoa, unleashing The Works — a jaw-dropping, high-voltage showcase of physical prowess, satire and sparkle that promises to ignite the festival season like never before.
Hailing from underground queer nightlife to headlining the globe’s biggest stages, this bold Australian troupe has spent over a decade redefining variety performance. With The Works, they uncork their archives to deliver an unapologetically wild ‘best-of’ spectacle — a celebration of everything that’s made them international icons.
Imagine: circus with sass, drag with grit, and burlesque with bite. Backed by a thumping, late-night soundtrack, this is not the show where you’ll sit quietly and clap politely — this is full-throttle, seat-shaking energy designed to get you on your feet (and possibly out of your comfort zone).
Expect gravity-defying stunts, provocative humour, fierce choreography, and a cheeky swirl of mischief. One reviewer raved it was “the perfect blend of flesh, acrobats, dance, boylesque and brilliance”, while another declared it “wild and insanely raucous entertainment”. You’ve been warned.
The venue? Wellington’s Tāwhiri Warehouse in Newtown — transformed into a vibrant festival hub where the boundaries between show and party dissolve in a haze of glitter and lights. The vibe is intimate, electric, and immersive, drawing the audience right into the dazzling chaos.
What to Expect:
- ⏱️ 70 minutes, no interval — fast, loud, and fabulously unhinged
- 🚨 18+ only
- 🔥 Full-frontal male nudity, haze, strobes and open flames
- 💦 Front-row splash alert: prepare to get wet
The Works is a glitter-streaked, genre-smashing night out — equal parts spectacle and rebellion, wrapped in sequins and served with attitude.
