Sugar highs and dazzling performances are on the menu with the cast of Tuck Shop! These performers are more than just talented; they bring a simmering heat and a sprinkle of mischievous charm to the stage. Get ready for a show that's as sweet and steamy as a hot fudge sundae. Meet the incredible artists who will be whipping up a theatrical treat that will leave you begging for more:
Cougar Morrison
Cougar Morrison is a singer, comedian & gender-illusionist, who starred as Tick in “Priscilla The Musical” at Crown & The Regal Theatre and is also known for their work with Drag-Storytime, The Perth Cabaret Collective, as a TEDtalk presenter, and as a host of Dragfactory at The Court Hotel.
Adam Malone
Malone Is the aggressively festive enigma of Australian circus and cabaret. As seen recently in Bernie Dieters Club Cabaret, Oracle and winner of MX Burleqsue Victoria 2022. They are the unhinged acrobat, clown stripper, beauty nerd and drama queen that’s gonna leave you scraping your jaw off the floor and needing a spare change of underwear.
Dale Woodbridge-Brown
Dale Woodbridge-Brown, a proud Kamilaroi man hailing from Mungindi, embarked on his circus journey as a child with Circus West. His illustrious career includes a remarkable five-year stint as a performer with Circus Oz, where he mesmerised audiences with feats like flying trapeze, Chinese pole, acrobatics, juggling, and clowning, ultimately assuming the role of the show's Ring Master. As well as being a core ensemble member for Briefs Factory, Dale's accolades include being named the NAIDOC Performer of 2019 and Indigenous Circus Performer 2021 at the Australian Circus Festival.
Veruca Sour
Veruca Sour is a critically acclaimed chaos gremlin who holds the title of Mx Burlesque WA 2017, is a troupe member and teacher with Sugar Blue Burlesque and co-founder of Perth’s multi-award winning queer collective BurLEZque. A staple of the cabaret scene, this Gollum-adjacent creature has gained a reputation for their scientifically improbable facial contortions and unhinged theatricality.
Matthew Pope
A powerhouse of raw energy, skill and artistry, Matthew Pope is a multidisciplinary circus performer, whose otherworldly acts transcend the mundane modern existence and captivate audiences. With over 16 years experience, Matthew has proved to be a powerhouse in the performing world, both in circus arts and burlesque. A regular face at Fringe World Festivals each year, touring nationally and performing alongside Bernie Dieter and Reuben Kaye, Matthew went on to win the title of MX Burlesque Western Australia in 2022 and continues to push the boundaries of physical performance.
Christian Nimri
Whether they're charming a room, swinging on a rope, screaming like a disco goblin, dancing, or gliding on wheels; Their presence guarantees a night of entertainment that is as diverse as it is mesmerising. A true virtuoso of entertainment, seamlessly transitioning between the realms of aerial, rollerskating finesse, charismatic and charming hosting, all with captivating characters and skill. Christian has a joyful, skilful and magnetic stage presence and a versatile skillset that captures the audiences attention, and holds it til the very end, and more.
Alfie D'Elia
Alfie D'Elia has truly made his mark on the Australian dance industry. He trained full time as a scholarship student at Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance and since graduating, has toured Australia and Internationally with Bass Fam Creative's shows Matador and Oracle. Alfie performed for the Commonwealth Games, Tory Sivan, Vanessa Amorosi, Baker Boy, Taylor Henderson, Tones and I, Kween Kong and Katya Zamo .
Nat Oakes
Fire Breathing Ballerina; Nat Oakes, is Perth's stage presence powerhouse. Crazy Horse meets the Red Light District in a fusion of Dance, Burlesque, Fire and Aerial Skills. Off stage Nat is also an award winning producer and choreographer, with credits including The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Hyundai A-League, Universal Music projects, and Grease Live
Amber Scates
Known as the "Alien Angel," she is celebrated for her impressive vocal range and her uninhibited, free-spirited stage presence. Amber spent her early years as the lead singer of indie-rock band RAKSHA, she then trained at The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) with a bachelor in Musical Theatre. Now based in Melbourne she performs with a variety of shows, creates colourful content for her online audience, and has been writing and releasing music under her own name, along with producing her own rock shows.
Double the fun and save! Catch Tuck Shop and Yuck Circus: Naughties on the same night to save $10 when you purchase tickets.
