“Unique and diverse.... go and see it!”
- Theatreview
Berlin Burlesque
live in Melbourne
Gasworks
April 2-26
2025
Step into the intriguing world of ‘Berlin Burlesque’ at Gasworks this April.
A dynamic aerial set, mesmerising circus acts, seductive performances, and a live band lead you through the true story of Erik Jan Hanussen, an illusionist, clairvoyant, charlatan, variety theatre owner and lover in 1930’s Berlin who, despite his Jewish heritage, instructed Hitler in performance and the art of dramatic effect. Blinded by his own success, he could not foresee his own grisly demise …
Crossing between historic scenes, contemporary cabaret, burlesque acts, intelligent theatre, mesmerising circo arts and virtuosic musicianship, the show conveys the extraordinary story of a psychic who predicted the Reichstag Fire… but not his own death.
“This production sparkles and fizzes....the brilliant ensemble acting, skillful circus acts and singing and dancing of the finest quality, make a performance unlike anything I have ever seen.”
- Theatreview
