From the creators of the world’s most provocative varieties, burlesque art legends Finucane & Smith, comes the true lies tale of the wildest showgirl of the known world.
Lola Montez is the scandalous ‘spider dancer’ of the 19th century – and yes she famously toured Australia in 1855.
She horsewhipped the editor of the Ballarat Times (for a bad review). Swung down mineshafts on a single rope with champagne in hand. Showered with gold nuggets and insults. Her erotic Spider Dance was ‘the most libertinish and indelicate performance that could be given on the public stage.’ (The Sydney Morning Herald, 1855)
The scandal is legend.
Starring triple Best Actress Winner (and direct descendant of Lola herself!) Miss Caroline Lee, burlesque goddess Miss Maple Rose and operatic disco diva Piera Dennerstein. Decked in couture black lace, wild tales, jaw-dropping dance, sultry song and a death scene or three.
Written by Patrick White Playwright Award winner Jackie Smith and directed by international Queen of Provocative Variety Moira Finucane, Lola is a wildly contemporary dreamscape steeped in Australian history and the extraordinary lives and freedom of one of the world’s most adventurous women.
Presented by Finucane & Smith
Supported by City of Stonnington
DATES
21 - 30 June
TIMES
Friday 21 June, 8pm
Saturday 22 June, 8pm
Sunday 23 June, 6pm
Wednesday 26 June, 8pm
Friday 28 June, 8pm
Saturday 29 June, 8pm
Sunday 30 June, 6pm
TICKETS
$88 Table Seat*
$48 Standard
$38 Concession
$38 Groups 6+
*Table seats may share with other patrons
DURATION
80-minutes (no interval)
All Chapel Off Chapel performances have a strict lockout policy.
Latecomers may not be admitted. Please arrive at least 15-minutes before performance time.
SEATING & ACCESSIBILITY
Seating: Allocated Seating
Please make sure you arrive a minimum of 15-minutes prior to the performance start time.
PLEASE NOTE: If you require accessible seating or wheelchair access, call the Box Office on 03 8290 7000, Monday-Friday between 10am and 4pm to book your tickets.
CONTAINS
Theatrical haze & coarse language
Nudity & lots of dancing
This performance is suitable for ages 15+
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To protect your health and safety and that of our team we have the following measures in place:
Venue will open one hour prior to showtime.
The venue will be CASHLESS.
Mask wearing is encouraged when inside the theatres.
WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING
Riveting, empowering and awe inspiring.
Planet Arts
WOW! Entertaining and exciting, beautiful and talented … All I can say is wow!
Dunolly & District Community News
Spellbinding! Subversive and intriguing.
Canberra City News
Fascinating… teases and tantalises throughout.
Australian Arts Review
Exquisite, flawless … an astounding interpretation.
The Melbourne Critique