
Now in its thirteenth year, Bent is a celebration of all things not pretty, fluffy, sweet, and heteronormative. Critically acclaimed, Bent is a subversively good time.
Satirical, sexy, and outrageously hilarious, this is where burlesque meets art.
Presented by Australia’s Queen of Burlesque and crowned World Queen of Burlesque and featuring a massively diverse cast of LGBTQIA+ performers, come to the Motley Bauhaus for what will undoubtedly be a devilishly Queer good time.
For tickets and more information, click this link.
When: January 24-27
Where: The Motley Bauhaus- Black Box, 118 Elgin Street, Carlton
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