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A man with a bare chest wearing a white vest, chaps and a cowboy hat, spot lit from behind against a mustard coloured background.
2 – 4 Oct

Florian Wild's Hoedown Showdown!

  • Comedy
  • Cabaret

Florian Wild is bringing the very best of the wild west to the Motley Bauhaus this Melbourne Fringe.

Hoedown Showdown is a celebration of Naarm's new horizon of queer talent. The sexiest boiz at the club, the dolls and divas in bedazzled cowboy hats, and those living outside the law will come together at this rodeo.

Good things come in threes and this party is no exception. For the festival's opening weekend, Florian Wild offers you a new lineup each night. Each unique show features drag, burlesque, cabaret, comedy, circus, and performance art. What will the themes for each night be? Come along to find out.

Hours

Date Times
Thu 2 Oct
  • 9.40pm - 10.40pm 9:40pm - 10:40pm
Fri 3 Oct
  • 9.40pm - 10.40pm 9:40pm - 10:40pm
Sat 4 Oct
  • 9.40pm - 10.40pm 9:40pm - 10:40pm

Location

The Motley Bauhaus
118 Elgin St
Carlton 3053

Open in maps location for The Motley Bauhaus

Price and bookings

From $10 to $35

Adult / general $29
Student / concession $25
Book online for Florian Wild's Hoedown Showdown!

Contact details

  • email address: info@themotley.com.au
  • Visit website for Florian Wild's Hoedown Showdown!

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