one4review | On 06, Aug 2025

Bernie Dieter and her menagerie of misfits and mischief-makers deliver a show where the extraordinary is simply the norm. Theatrics blend seamlessly with circus, cabaret, and live music, creating a seductive, electrifying atmosphere that tingles with anticipation from start to finish. Bernie’s signature blend of risqué humour, original songs, and bold reimaginings grabs your attention instantly—and dares you to let go of the expected.

Even before the show begins, the mood is set by a live rock band stationed on stage. Bernie makes her grand entrance and soon slinks her way through the audience, seeking out a few willing gents for some hilariously cheeky antics. Expect stroking, lifting, and a bit of spontaneous backing dancing as she draws them into her world.

The night unfolds into a series of jaw-dropping, outrageous circus acts. A hand-balancing performer has the audience on edge with a daring, gravity-defying routine that later escalates to balancing on a flaming ladder—literally. The heat rises further during an erotic fire-eating performance, while a contortionist emerges from a trunk to perform a stunningly fluid routine of twists and impossible shapes.

The live band enhances every act, syncing perfectly with the action. A standout moment comes during an aerial performance—executed in outrageously high heels—with every movement flawlessly timed to the beat, leaving the audience mesmerised.

Each act is as shocking as it is sensational. A sword-swallowing number makes you squirm and gasp in equal measure—complete with a glowing surprise twist. This is undoubtedly a strictly adults-only affair, featuring full-frontal nudity, a drag queen, and a cream cake in a scene that has to be seen to be believed.

Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett is a dazzling celebration of the different, the daring, and the deliciously deviant. Leave your inhibitions at the door and dive headfirst into a world of wild, weird, and wonderful delights.

*****

Reviewed by Lynn

Underbelly Circus Hub on the Meadows – The Beauty

19:20 (1hr 10mins)

1st – 23rd (except 11th,18th)