What’s on in Melbourne Victoria – Red Bennies Gig Listings

Front Row South Side Show – Midweek Madness

The Red Bennies Saturday night circus experience ‘The South Side Show’ has gotten so big that it is now exploding onto the stage for a month of midweek showcases.

Contortion, sword-swallowing, acrobatics, flying trapeze, hula hoops ( flying in the air). This is all that you will be witness to. And… You no longer have to wait until the weekend to see all of this performing at Red Bennies.

Double the shows mean double the fun!!

Date/s: Friday 26th August

Time: Doors 7 pm. Show 8 pm.

Performers: Frankie Valentine, Manx, Archer, Anthony Demasi, Papillion, Lady Van Kah’s Ladies Of Can Can & many more!

Genre: Vaudeville

Price: $20 Presale (Standing) / $25 Doorsale (Standing) / $35 VIP Seated

Oz Soul Collective presents SOULECTRICS

Oz Soul & Red Bennies brings you a night of what’s to come, hosting a future electronic soul funk mash-up. And we are giving you a taste of the very best.

At just 14 years of age, Soliloquy has accomplished more than most young aspiring rappers can even dream of, let alone achieve.

His debut performance was in front of a sold-out venue, making a guest appearance on stage with New York Hip-Hop legend Pharoahe Monch. Since that show in November 2010, Soliloquy has been hard at work writing and recording for his debut offering The Unveiling.??

With a strong knowledge of the foundations of Hip-Hop and respect for? its future, Soliloquy displays all the hallmarks of a long and? prosperous career.

Date/s: Friday 26th August

Time: 10pm

Performers: RUNFORYOURLIFE, Kylie Auldist, Candice Monique, Syreneyiscreamy, CLASS A, ISHU, DJ Prequel, SOLILOQUY, Zulu Flow, Nadee, Remi, ONE/SIX

Genre: Soul / Nu-Soul / R&B / Jazz / Hip Hop

Price: Concession: $15
General Entry: $20

Cirque De Femmes

The Mama of Melbourne Burlesque & the Underground, Madame Natalia, is set to sizzle on the Red Bennies stage as she brings you an evening of cabaret, burlesque, circus arts and comedy that will entrance, entice and entertain.

Starring some of Melbourne’s most talented artists including Scarlett, Foxtrot India, the Black Prince of the Burlesque Underground Raven, Poppy Cherry and more…this night of fun and frivolity is not to be missed!

Date/s: Saturday 27th August

Time: 6pm-10pm

Performers: Foxtrot India, Poppy Cherry, Scarlett, Raven, Madame Natalia and many more TBC

Genre: Burlesque, Cabaret, Circus, Comedy.

Price: $15 Presale, $20 General (Includes complimentary entry to the late-night South Side Show)

The South Side Show

Since launching in early 2010 the ‘South Side Show’ has quickly become Melbourne’s undisputed weekly home of vaudeville, circus and cabaret.

On stage, dance floor or hanging from the ceiling, every Saturday night this lush art deco-inspired venue comes to life with the crème of local and international guest performers alongside a rambunctious crowd comprised of circus kids, carney folk and vaudevillians.

Date/s: Saturday 27th August

Time: 10pm-3am

Performers: TBC

Genre: Circus / Jazz Dance / Funk / Soul

Price: $15 Presale / $20 General Admission (Standing)

The More-Bang-For-No-Buck Burlesque Show

The kind folks at Red Bennies have decided an end-of-weekend burlesque injection is just what the world needs right now, and have the girl show to prove it! ??

Featuring…

LUNA ECLIPSE (SA)- Combining her studies in belly dancing, swing dancing, vintage jazz, contemporary dance and theatre, Luna Eclipse creates shows of grace, rhythm and movement. She was recently crowned Miss Burlesque Adelaide 2010, and Miss Tassle Twirl 2010.

RAVEN– One of Melbourne’s rare breeds of Boylesque performers. He has a background in classical dance and circus. His acts have a slight fetish element to them as well as beauty and poise.

Date/s: Sunday 28th August

Time: Doors 7pm. Show 8pm

Performers: Rotating burlesque starlets, featuring MC Madame Natalia

Genre: Burlesque/Comedy

Price: General Admission (Standing): $10
Seated VIP: $25

Short Cut – Monthly Film Night August Screening

It’s Short Cut time again. Films and fun and drinks galore at Red Bennies.

Showcasing short films from Australia and around the world and featuring Q & A with filmmakers, networking with cast and crew, plus audience voting for ‘Best Film of Night’, thanks to our sponsors StarNow and the Astor Theatre.

This month we’re thrilled to present a twisted and twisty thriller Decked by Stuart Stanton and the premiere of action-pumping hell ride The Snap Factory by Luke Launer.  Plus many more quality films including award-winning animation A Gentlemen’s Duel by the US-based Blur Studio.  Full of laughs, full of cartoon carnage, this one is not to be missed!

Date/s: Tuesday 30th August

Time: Doors 6 pm. First screening 8 pm

Performers: TBC

Genre: Film

Price: $5

Metropolis 2040 – Launch Show!

The year is 2040.

The Age of Man is over. The Machines are here.

Featuring the brand new film from the people that brought you the Gorelesque Sequences (Nominated for Best Short Film & Best Short Film Director at Bloodfest Fantastique Festival (MUFF))

And… The spectacular light show FINALE has to be seen to be believed where the formidable ULTRAVIOLET WARRIORS discover that they’re really human after all.

Date/s: Friday 2nd September
Saturday 3rd September

Time: Doors 7 pm. Show 8.30 pm

Performers: La Viola Vixen (QLD), Rosy Rabbit, Anna Lumb, Sparkarella, Vesper White, Skopalova, Frankie Valentine, Jess Daly, Evie Red and more!

Genre: The Future! Sci-Fi/Robots/Burlesque/Circus

Price: $20 Presale (Standing)

The South Side Show (Late Show)

Since launching in early 2010 the ‘South Side Show’ has quickly become Melbourne’s undisputed weekly home of Vaudeville, Circus and Cabaret.

On stage, on the dance floor or hanging from the ceiling, every Saturday night this lush art deco-inspired venue comes to life with the crème de la crème of local and international guest performers, alongside a rambunctious crowd comprised of circus kids, carney folk and vaudevillians.

Date/s: Saturday 3rd September??Time: 10pm-3am??Performers: TBC

DJs: Mike Gurrieri, Knave Knixx & Edd Fisher

Genre: Circus / Jazz Dance / Funk / Soul??Price: $15 Presale / $20 General Admission (Standing)

The More-Bang-For-No-Buck Burlesque Show

The kind folks at Red Bennies have decided an end-of-weekend burlesque injection is just what the world needs right now, and have the girl show to prove it!

So hustle on down to our little oasis on Chapel for a naughty early night snack before bedtime…

Featuring:

Viola Vixen- Performing from New York to New Zealand, Viola’s impeccable sense of theatricality and captivating command of old-school burly-q and classic showgirl dance styles sees her at the forefront of Australia’s burlesque comeback.

Lux St Sin- This Melbourne-based pinup model, shimmy shakin’ burlesque performer and costumier will leave you gasping for more with her stunning looks, killer curves, jaw-dropping routines and dazzling costumes.

Hooney B Goode – Taking part in the Australian Burlesque Festival and utilizing her training in modern and classical dance, physical theatre and the dramatic arts, this chameleon-like performer delights in pushing the boundaries of burlesque.

Date/s: Sunday 4th September

Time: Doors 7 pm. Show 8 pm.

Performers: Rotating Burlesque starlets, featuring MC Madame Natalia

Genre: Burlesque/Comedy

Price: General Admission (Standing): $10
Seated VIP: $25

“What: Bar / Music Venue
Where: 373 Chapel St, South Yarra, Vic, 3141
Cost: Varies between nights
Why: Great cocktails and atmosphere”