The Stage: Unbuttoned

This is a curated evening of indulgence: lush wine & bubbles, exotic flavours for your discerning palate, and fresh acts with bite.

Expect seductive burlesque, unfiltered comedy, the sweetest circus acts, poetry that lingers, live music, and a DJ for those who aren’t ready to go home.

Bring your favourite person, or your whole crew, and let us take care of the rest.

What will you indulge in?

R18 | Thanks for supporting performance artists

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$ 40.00
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$ 45.00
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$ 55.00
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TSU - MEMBERS
$ 50.00
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$ 65.00
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TSU - VIP (4 pack)
Front table + 1 bottle of bubbles
$ 300.00
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Date: Thursday, 16th April
Time: 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: 2 Abbey St, Auckland
Cost: $40 – $70

Featured Performers

Oblivion Westwood

Oblivion creates unique event entertainment blending circus, cabaret, fire, aerial, and burlesque. Performing globally for over a decade, she pushes creative boundaries while celebrating diversity and LGBTQ+ community.

Fusing a love of amusement with the avant-garde, Oblivion creates one-of-a-kind event entertainment showcasing a smorgasbord of talent—from circus and cabaret to fire, aerial, installation art, and classic and neo burlesque. Each act is carefully crafted to elevate any event. Born from a passion for blending aesthetic and performing arts, Oblivion has spent a decade performing worldwide, pushing creative boundaries and celebrating diverse performers and audiences, with a strong presence in the LGBTQ+ community.

Jeremy Penguin

Jeremy Penguin is the performance character of Jeremy Ansley, a Kiwi comedy juggler and MC with 25 years of global experience. Known for his infectious stage presence, he performs high-level juggling and comedy for theatres, cruise ships, and events worldwide.

Jeremy Penguin is the performance character of Jeremy Ansley, a fantastic Kiwi comedy juggler and MC with 25 years of international experience. Known for high-level juggling and an infectious stage presence, he has performed across cruise lines in the South Pacific and Asia since 2011. From 2017–2020 he was based in Shanghai as a resident MC at a renowned cabaret bar, presenting shows in English and Mandarin. Comfortable on large theatre stages or at intimate events, Jeremy is one of New Zealand’s most dynamic juggling talents.

Victoria Von Sin

With 15+ years as a showgirl and stage diva, this performer celebrates her first show under a new name. Known for bold characters and sparkle, tonight she returns as the sauciest Sugar Baby on stage.

With over 15 years as a showgirl, stripper, and sparkly stage diva, you may recognize the face—if not the name. Like many performers, she’s undergone a powerful evolution, redefining how she moves through the world and how she wishes to be seen. Tonight marks her first public performance under a new title, celebrating growth on and off stage. Known for characters from bloody bombshell murderesses to the Sexiest Gandalf in Middle Earth, tonight she appears as the sauciest Sugar Baby to sparkle across the stage: Victoria Von Sin.

Ellie May Marshall

International aerialist, contortionist & pole artist with 12+ years’ experience worldwide. Blends circus, character & direction. Soloist, ensemble performer & producer skilled across multiple apparatus.

Internationally recognised aerialist, contortionist, and pole artist with 12+ years of experience across New Zealand, Australia, the USA, and Europe. Known for blending circus artistry with creative direction and strong character work. Skilled in aerial chair, hoop, hammock, straps, pole, handbalance, contortion, and sideshow illusion. Experienced as a headline soloist, ensemble performer, and show producer/director.

Gus Simonovic

A performer and poet, he is also an arts practitioner, creative entrepreneur, cultural catalyst, educator, and producer. He has been involved in a number of community development and arts initiatives, including PositiVision, Printable Reality, Splice, Te Henga Studios, and SPACE on TAP.

A performer and poet, he is also an arts practitioner, creative entrepreneur, cultural catalyst, educator, and producer. He has been involved in a number of community development and arts initiatives, including PositiVision, Printable Reality, Splice, Te Henga Studios, and SPACE on TAP.

Gus is also one of the founders of The Button Factory, a creative hub in Auckland dedicated to inspiring collaboration and fostering new artistic connections. His work is guided by a deep appreciation for simplicity, sustainability, beauty, and minimalism.

Pia La Joie

Known for her fearless charm and razor-sharp commentary, Pia has a way of lighting up the room and keeping everyone on their toes. Expect laughs, a little mischief, and plenty of personality as she guides us through an unforgettable evening of creativity, chaos, and talent.

Von Slapp

Von Slapp brings good-time vibes wrapped in a warm coat of get-down sultry bass. With a sound that blends sun-drenched melody, deep organic rhythms, and lo-fi, down-and-dirty techno, Von Slapp crafts journeys built moving your body. Whether warming up golden-hour dancefloors or pushing late-night crowds into gritty abandon, Von Slapp's sets are all about movement, mood, and the joy in music.

Bringing disco-infused house and upbeat electronic rhythms to take ya'll on a journey.

Dani VR

Director and producer behind The Stage: Unbuttoned. Dani is a performer, designer, and one of the founders of The Button Factory, she has over a decade of experience as a senior designer and creative director. Working across immersive events, performance, and storytelling, Dani blends theatre, dance, circus, and visual design to create vibrant spaces where artists connect and bold creative ideas come to life.