SLOW;
moving or operating, or designed to do so, only at a low speed
BURLESQUE;
an absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something

Peer into the dressing room and who knows what characters you’ll find — a washed-up diva refusing the spotlight; a Hollywood leading man strutting his stuff; a punk poet waxing lyrical; other-worldy creatures tying themselves in knots; or maybe, if you’re lucky, a real, ordinary human.

From the mind of one of the most exciting young artists in Aotearoa, Freya Silas Finch, comes a story a lifetime in the making. A story about transformation; about dressing up; about becoming nothing; about becoming everything.

Through absurd comedy, physical theatre, burlesque and many, many, many costume changes, A Slow Burlesque asks; if all the world’s a stage, who are we when we exit stage left, and strip off our costumes?

Silo Theatre proudly present the world premiere of Freya Silas Finch's A Slow Burlesque.
Commissioned by Silo Theatre with support from Creative New Zealand and Silo Theatre Patrons.


SPECIAL EVENT – Beyond the Binary: A Slow Burlesque Bash
Friday 18 October from 6pm

We're inviting our queer whānau and allies to come on down and celebrate the artistry and storytelling of A Slow Burlesque amongst an audience of peers – and then dance the night away in a celebration of queer joy.

Join us from 6pm for a free panel discussion, hosted by Jess Holly Bates, featuring Moe Laga, Shomudro Das, and director of A Slow Burlesque Jo Randerson, delving into how identity and personal storytelling informs their work. Stay on after the 8pm performance for a post-show party in the Basement Bar with sets from DJs SNAKELEGS and HALFQUEEN, curated by PollyHill.

All this is included with your A Slow Burlesque ticket – we'll also be donating $5 from each sale to Rainbow Youth,