Australia’s biggest and longest running Cabaret, Vaudeville, Burlesque, Swing Dancing & Fancy Dress event!
Now in its sensational 8th year, The Gangsters’ Ball is on its way back to Sydney, Brisbane & Melbourne this September!
Sydney - Sat 5th Sept - Metro Theatre - 7.30pm
Brisbane - Sat 12th Sept - Tivoli Theatre - 7pm
Melbourne - Sat 19th Sept - Forum Melbourne Theatre - 7.30pm
A fully themed night of interactive and non-stop entertainment, The Gangsters’ Ball brings to life the fashion, style, humour and classic entertainment of the 1930s and 40s. Modern day Mobsters and Molls can step back in time to a bygone era where men wore three-piece suits and fedoras, women wore feathers and pill box hats, big bands ruled the airwaves and gangsters ruled the streets.
Featuring the biggest names in Australian & International cabaret, sideshow vaudeville, burlesque and big band swing, this is an event like no other and one not to be missed.
This year’s headline acts include MC chanteuse & Gangsters’ Ball favourite Aurora Kurth, Miss Burlesque Australia 2014 winner Zelia Rose, Miss Burlesque Australia 2011 winner Sina King, Magicians & illusionists Richard Vegas & Julia Madotti, Acrobats & Circus Performers acrobatica with Kali Retallack and Zoe Robbins - Foot Juggler extraordinaire Zoe Robbins with more acts to be announced in the coming weeks.
Live music will be provided in each city by: The Velvet Set 10pc Swing Band
Every show also features some of Australia’s best swing & retro DJs, The Gambling Den - with Poker, Roulette and Black Jack tables, swing dancing performances, pin-up models, merchandise stalls, cocktail bars, a vintage styling parlour and 1930’s themed photo booth.
VIP ticket holders will be treated to gourmet canapés and decadent treats in their exclusive VIP viewing areas.
Dress code: is strictly 1920s to '50s gangsters, flappers, molls, burlesque, vintage glamour and dance hall swing.
Tickets for all shows are strictly limited to ensure sufficient dance floor space.
For more information visit the official website: www.gangstersball.com.au
Bohemian Rhapsody Club has a unique opportunity to cover the September 19 event in Melbourne at the Forum Theater. Please comment on this post with your offer (writers/journalists/photographers/filming) or be the first one to reply to my email I will be sending out shortly to get this offer. Good luck, Natasha