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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

The Ultimate Variety Show

A circus like no other is coming to Mackay next week bringing sexy circus acts, raunchy dancing and cheeky comedy that will have you crying with laughter.

Infamous combines the energy and excitement of the circus with the intimate and unique setting of a cabaret show.

Performer Bekki Ashton is a sixth-generation circus performer, with her family ties to the circus reaching back to 1850, and has performed in Infamous since it was conceptualised by her brother six years ago.

“We used to have a family-style circus and five or six years ago we thought we’d give this a crack, doing it just for adults, by incorporating a bar and making the numbers a bit sexier,” she said.

“I call it sophisticated.

“It’s just that little bit teasy, raunchy, that you don’t want the kids to see, and the comedy’s a little bit more adult than the usual.”

In the current iteration of the show, Bekki performs a flying trapeze trick and a duo aerial act alongside her sister, saying aerial tricks are her speciality.

“I’d like to say the flying trapeze, but any aerial act has been my main profession,” she said.

“It doesn’t matter what you do in the circus, everybody chips in and does a little bit of everything.”

The show also incorporates a wheel of death, acrobats, contortionists, art acts, dancers and comedy.

The 18+ event also encompasses delicious treats and snacks, VIP table service and a choice of alcoholic beverages.

“There’s something for everyone and a little bit more for others,” said Bekki.

“There’s not one moment in the program where you’re twiddling your thumbs waiting for something to happen.”

This will be the show’s third visit to Mackay and the last time anyone in Queensland will see this tour and Bekki urges everyone to check it out whether you’ve been before or not.

“If you have seen the show before, you will notice some new acts and new faces, but all your favourites are still in there,” she said.

“We’re always changing things up so if you’ve seen the show before, don’t be shy to come back.”

WHAT: Infamous

WHERE: Mackay Showgrounds

WHEN: Friday, November 11 to Sunday, November 27

TICKETS: infamous.net.au

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