Burlesque Takes Flight

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Burlesque Takes Flight

MORAG BROWNLIE presents
BIRDS OF PARADISE

Somewhere north of Auckland, sometime this October, some truly fantastical creatures will be part of an evening’s entertainment you’ll never forget.

Birds of Paradise is an opulent and flamboyant avant-garde burlesque cabaret, exploring the rituals of courtship and the attention-seeking performances of some of our most bizarre and alluring feathered friends. Birds of Paradise promises to be a uniquely spectacular event, weaving together dance, music, drama, circus and comedy.

This will be an unforgettable evening, filled with exquisitely ornate, humorous, and delightfully sensual creatures which are brought to life by the uniquely talented Morag Magnolia Brownlie. Also on hand to entertain is the hugely talented Mika, the stunning Caitlin Smith, and the hilarious Jonathan Brugh. Award-winning dancer Georgie Goater along with Pasifika Sway and many other acclaimed performers join Morag to delight and tickle your fancy. Some tease, some taunt, some startle with their voice and some have other special abilities…

Morag is best known for her decades of directing, choreography, visuals and design on The NZ Wearable Art awards, internationally acclaimed films, and multimedia dance extravaganzas. She has designed many unique performance experiences including the Team New Zealand Americas Cup Ball’s and Sky City’s New Years Eve spectacles, and the occasional 20 tonne digger dancing in the Auckland Domain, to the Symphony Orchestra …

If that is not enough to tantalise your taste buds there is also the ornate wardrobe which combines a luxurious concoction of international and local designers, featuring items from Trelise Cooper and Issey Miyake ranges, and Morag's own creations.

Birds of Paradise takes place over two consecutive weekends (including Labour weekend). Organisers are asking the audience to dress with style. Come adorned with a fascinator hat or feathery cravat and you may be in for a treat.

So, prepare yourselves for a luscious and truly memorable evening: exquisite food; delicious cocktails; the Birds of Paradise show; and, later, shaking your tail feathers dancing.

Birds of Paradise:
Fri 16 & Sat 17 Oct - Leigh Sawmill Café (DJ and Caitlin Smith at Sawmill only)
Sat 24 & Sun 25 Oct - Ascension Vineyard, Matakana.
Both venues open at 6pm for a special feathery feast and drinks. Show – 9pm.
Tickets: $35 - $55. Booking: www.eventfinder.co.nz or www.birdsofparadise.co.nz

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