On Friday evening the Kiss Arts Festival kicked off with the Adults Only Kiss Kabaret, a night about hilarity, laughter and fun. The event was organised hosted by Tamara Campbell and her partner Dave Evans, aka ‘Kiki Bittovabitsch’ and ‘Pascale’. The two were hilarious as the MC act keeping the audience entertained during the act changes. Outrageous and fun, these two are a polished act.

Kiki and Pasquali introduced performers with the most diverse skills: jugglers, acrobats, comedians, musicians, stuntmen and magicians. Most importantly, it was a seamless transition from act to act.

The Bugle attended the event, and I personally haven’t laughed so hard in ages! It’s always refreshing when comedic theatre isn’t constricted by too much ‘political correctness’!

The line-up of acts included:

Nick Rheinberger and Tia Juana Wilson, who teamed up for a singing comedy skit, sharing their music and humour in two sets, warmed up the crowd with their irreverent poetical music.

Nick Nickolas, who has won multiple awards as a magician, including the World Championships of Street Magic and Best Magic Act at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, had the crowd amused and engaged with his dry humour and sleight of hand magic.

Dressed like a sequinned Angus Young, the “Wham Glam Circus Man” from Canberra, was an energetic comedy act with a heavy dose of circus! He was also excellent at engaging the crowd by encouraging volunteers and collaborators from the audience.

One very dextrous performer did the most unusual act with his big orange rubber ball, that he blew up and climbed inside! It’s doubtful that anyone in the audience had ever seen anything like it.

The male burlesque dancer was a marvel of slick moves and stunning costumes, and all eyes were rivetted on his very toned and lithe physique. His music choices for extraordinary and energetic to say the least.

On the whole, a very entertaining and funny evening was had by all. Highly recommended for next time that Kiss Kabaret comes to town.