This Saturday (16 May), audiences are invited to step beyond the ordinary and into the Glimmerverse as Funhaus Factory presents a dazzling new cabaret experience set to light up Gosford. Blending circus, cabaret, pole, aerial, drag, live music and comedy, this bold, high-energy production promises one unforgettable night.
Criptonite unfolds within a shimmering, otherworldly galaxy shaped by childhood wonder and imagination that never faded – only evolved. In this dreamlike realm, the stage transforms into a cosmic space station where fantasy and memory collide, and where the magic we once escaped into now lives and breathes through embodied performance. The Glimmerverse challenges the notion that growing older means letting go of wonder, instead embracing it as a powerful creative force.
Created by internationally acclaimed award winning pole artist Deb Roach, Criptonite is a bold and genre-defying circus cabaret. Blending pole, aerial, comedy, live music and drag, the production delivers a high-impact, emotionally rich performance that is as cheeky as it is powerful. Gravity is pushed to its limits, stories shimmer with authenticity, and the energy throughout is electric – resulting in a spectacle that balances sensuality, humour and heart.
At its core, Criptonite is a lived-experience disability-led work, with the entire cast bringing their own perspectives and stories to the stage. The show celebrates difference as strength, reframing “criptonite” not as a weakness, but as a superpower. Audiences can expect gravity-defying feats, striking visuals and moments that challenge perceptions while delivering pure entertainment.
The line-up features an extraordinary mix of Australian and international performers, including Deb Roach alongside actor and musician Dean Nash, dynamic pole artist Andrew Gregory, quick-witted comedian and MC Tom North, acclaimed aerialist Charlotte Evans, and the vibrant drag performer Dizzy Bility. Together, they create an unforgettable night of connection, artistry and fearless performance.
Audiences are encouraged to make a full evening of the experience, with cocktails flowing and food available throughout the night. Group bookings get a discount, making it the perfect outing for friends seeking something bold, original and joy-filled on the Central Coast.
Criptonite lands in Gosford for one night only on Saturday 16 May, promising a glitter-drenched journey into a world where imagination reigns and anything feels possible. For more information, visit: www.funhausfactory.org.au for details.
Image: Andrew Gregory and Charlotte Evans (supplied)