TOUR DATES
AUCKLAND LIVE CABARET FESTIVAL
1-5 July 2026
WYNNUM FRINGE
9-12 July 2026
BOOKINGS / TOUR ENQUIRIES
Linda Catalano
Touring Co-Producer & Agent
linda@quietriot.com.au
DANGEROUS GOODS is an unapologetic and hot-as-hell cabaret of provocative performances, jaw-dropping physical feats, and powerful acts of rebellion. Featuring a world-class lineup of circus, aerials, drag, burlesque and power vocals, iconic performance renegades Polytoxic bring you an unforgettable evening of high-octane entertainment that is fully-loaded and flammable AF.
Polytoxic has a long history of making work that starts with a party and ends with a call to arms. DANGEROUS GOODS is about lighting up ‘dangerous’ ideas – such as self-determination, gender politics, cultural inclusivity, diversity – and exploding them within a cabaret world of satire and humour, female strength and body sovereignty.
This is a cabaret for the brave new world, with a crew of diverse, multi-talented, super-powered femmes ready to blow minds and shift paradigms.
Handle with care… or ya might get burned.
“Dangerous Goods is femme excellence. It is culturally diverse excellence. It is intersectional excellence. Artists at the top of their game making art on their terms and excelling.” ★★★★★ Artshub
“Dangerous Goods is more than a cabaret; it’s a movement, a celebration of feminism, climate change activism, and a fierce stance against the fetishization of culture and the shackles of patriarchy.” Stage Whispers
“provocative performances, death defying feats and fist raising acts.”
★★★★★ Broadway World
Photos by Ozlem Tigli, Jacinta Oaten, Simone Riva, Peter Wallis & Jade Ellis.
Hero photo by Joel Devereux.
Click below for an interview with Co-Directors Lisa & Leah:
Directed, Created & Conceived by Lisa Fa’alafi & Leah Shelton
Touring Co-Producer & Agent: Linda Catalano
Sound Design: Leah Shelton & Lisa Fa’alafi
Sound editing: Kim Bowers, Scott French, Kenneth Lyons, Lisa Fa’alafi, Leah Shelton.
Set Design: Lisa Fa’alafi & Leah Shelton in collaboration with Freddy Komp
Lighting Design: Steven May
Production Manager: Cat Neufeld
Associate Producer / Stage Manager: Kian Dillon
Assistant Stage Manager: Troy Gilliland
Rigging Consultant: Helen Clifford
Costume Design: Lisa Fa’alafi & Leah Shelton
Costume Realisation: Sharon Clarke, Chloe Greaves, Jim Ioannides, Lisa Fa’alafi, Leah Shelton & Jane Shelton
Choreography: Lisa Fa’alafi & Leah Shelton in collaboration with Nerida Matthaei, Alinta McGrady and the cast
Original Songs: Lisa Fa’alafi (Rewind the Current, Wild Wild West, Zero Fucks)
Samoan Song: Kalala Sione
CAST INCLUDES:
Lisa Fa’alafi, Leah Shelton, Kalala Sione, Mayu Muto, Bridie Hooper, Cecilia Martin, Jazida.
Polytoxic acknowledges the following original works brought to the production:
- Baby’s on Fire - Jazida
- Strict Machine (aerial straps act) - Bridie Hooper
- Possession of a Weapon (besser blocks act) - co-created with Polytoxic, based on original concept by Bridie Hooper
- Possession of a Weapon (plate smashing act) - co-created with Polytoxic, based on original concept by Cecilia Martin