WHENEVER they pitch the Spiegeltent in Newcastle, you know punters are in for a treat.
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The world-famous Spiegeltent is back in Civic Park this week promising an eclectic month-long program of comedy, music, cabaret, dance and more.
The fun started on Wednesday and will continue until Sunday, June 16.
The four-week festival is headlined by the seductive new cabaret extravaganza, Deluxe Deluxe.
It's from the award-winning creators of Blanc de Blanc which enthralled audiences at The Spiegeltent Newcastle last year.
It's billed as "a sexy and hilarious adults-only night out".
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Deluxe Deluxe is hosted by Olivier Award-winner, Amy G. It features "the glitterati of international circus and cabaret talent including aerial artist Penelope Elena (from Germany); rule-bending 'invertebrate' Anthony Rodriguez (USA); exotic temptress Zoe Marshall (Australia); beautiful- dangerous tigress Ailona (Russia) and the drop-dead-gorgeous Busola (UK)".
The 2019 program also includes iconic cabaret star, Carlotta, performing her show, Queen of the Cross, and Indigenous dance sensations Djuki Mala, making their Spiegeltent Newcastle debuts.
Australian comedians Wil Anderson, Dave Hughes, Matt Okine, Rhys Nicholson, Jordan Raskopoulos, Tom Ballard, Laurence Leung and Joel Creasey are also part of this year's line-up.
Tickets to Wil Anderson's and Dave Hughes's shows have sold out. Others are selling fast.
So what, exactly, is a Spiegeltent?
It's Dutch for 'mirror tent', and it originated in Belgium in the late 19th century as a travelling entertainment venue.
The big top in Civic Park this year is the exquisite Victoria Spiegeltent.
It's an extravagant tent decorated with mirrors, stained glass, velvet and brocade with a beautifully glamorous old-world feel.
As for Deluxe Deluxe, the show comes with this adults-only warning: "This show contains partial nudity, coarse language, adult content, drug references, strobe lighting and one hell of a good night out."
Tickets for Deluxe Deluxe range from $69 to $93.75.
See the full program of The Spiegeltent Newcastle at spiegeltentnewcastle.com