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THE POLE SHEBANG at Midsumma Festival
 

A SOLO STORYTELLING POLE DANCING SHOW

One Person. One Pole. One Hour. Take a behind the scenes detour on this journey of a tomboy pole dancer, as she is unexpectedly called up to the biggest stage in the world - a stage full of the most iconic, glamorous, and glittering pole dancers in the land!

‘THE POLE SHEBANG’ is a coming of middle age story by a neurodivergent gender rebellious Asian-Canadian/Australian navigating the glitzy shadows of the pole dance world, where she’s always just a little bit late and a little bit left of centre stage.

ANDREA JAMES LUI, originally from Canada, is a theatrical trailblazer in the Australian pole community. With a background in theatre, stage combat, and sketch comedy, she is best known for her energetic & versatile style - performing, competing, and teaching for the last 10+ years, including at Sydney Opera House, Adelaide Fringe Festival, and Miss Pole Dance Australia.

“A FUN HIGH-ENERGY ROMP... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”
– Julian Nicolson, The Vibe Hamilton

“THE FINAL NUMBER IS PURE NERD CULTURE JOY”
– Amanda Cosby-Nesbitt, Steel City Review

"FUNNY, SERIOUS, THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND PLAYFUL"
– The Hammer Monthly
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THE POLE SHEBANG - Midsumma Festival
The MC Showroom - 50 Clifton Street
Sun 18 Jan - 6pm
Tue 20 Jan - 8pm
Thu 22 Jan - 8pm
Fri 23 Jan - 8pm
Sat 24 Jan - 8pm
Sun 25 Jan - 6pm

Tickets are on sale now:
https://www.midsumma.org.au/whats-on/events/the-pole-shebang/

* Content Warning: Contains strong language, flashing lights, audience participation.
Recommended for ages 15+

 

Event details

Venue: The MC Showroom, 50 Clifton Street, Prahran VIC 3181
Bookings: https://www.midsumma.org.au/whats-on/events/the-pole-shebang/
Start Date: Sunday 18 January 2026

* Content Warning: Contains strong language, flashing lights, audience participation.
Recommended for ages 15+

 

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