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We are beyond the Womad long weekend and have two weeks of festival season left. On this week's Art's Garden we talk shower burlesque thoughts, boy band dating parodies, Portuguese folktronica and making a career in circus.

New Zealand performer Gigi Cartier joins the show to talk about Showgirl Roulette: a wild, improvised cabaret where a spinning wheel decides the lineup and random song selections push performers into freestyle chaos. We also discuss the craft of burlesque, the realities of nightlife performance, and how improvisation and spontaneity shape the show.

Portuguese artist Tereza shares the story behind Abraço (Embrace), a multilingual music project blending folk traditions, electronic dance music and influences from across Iberian, African and global cultures. Performing in five languages, Tereza explores identity, ancestry and connection through music.

From circus to wine tasting, Virago Circus producer Nicole Walker previews Flight, an immersive experience pairing aerial and circus performance with a curated wine flight at Beresford Estate.

We also hear from South Australian Circus Centre director Alex Charman about The Pack, a youth ensemble show exploring adolescence, trust and risk through acrobatics and aerial performance.

And musical theatre director Richard Carroll discusses the hilarious boyband parody Fuccbois: Live in Concert, written by Bridie Connell, which skewers modern dating culture through pitch-perfect pop pastiche.

Featuring interviews, music and Fringe previews from across Adelaide’s arts scene.

Featured artists and shows

• Gigi Cartier — Showgirl Roulette
• Tereza — Abraço (Embrace)
• Virago Circus — Flight
• South Australian Circus Centre — The Pack
• Fuccbois: Live in Concert

The Arts Garden
Broadcast on Three D Radio 93.7FM Adelaide

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