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1 May

Melbourne Festival of Tease: The Sip Club

The Sip Club is the first dazzling affair of The Melbourne Festival of Tease – equal parts cheeky soirée and glitter soaked party. Think velvet-rope sophistication meets unapologetic debauchery, with burlesque performances, cocktails and surprises that keep the night deliciously unpredictable.

Hosted by MC Reuben Kaye, with headliners P No Noire and Faggedy Randy; dress code is Vintage Vegas.

Performance note: show may contain partial nudity; for ages 18+.

Date	Times
Fri 1 May	7:30pm - 9:00pm

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