Pulsing with heart, heat and intention, Bloom Luna Revue is an intimate and evocative cabaret experience that radiates confidence, connection, and queer joy. Curated by Producer and Artistic Director Lylah Bloom, the show brings together powerful troupe performances and captivating solos from the emerging artists of the Bloom Luna Collective, alongside appearances from some of their incredibly talented teachers. At its core, this is a celebration of sensual empowerment, liberation, self-expression and exploration. Bloom Luna Collective is a proudly community-led burlesque school, centring inclusivity and accessibility while encouraging bold exploration of identity through movement. From the moment the lights dim, it is clear that this is a space where performers are supported to take risks, tell stories, and shine on stage as the most authentic version of themselves.
Producer and emcee Lylah Bloom warms up the crowd with a slow burn performance to GOOD PUSS by Cobrah, immediately setting the tone with a masterclass in confidence and control. Draped in a sheer, floaty hot pink and black gown with a plunging neckline and matching sheer black rhinestoned gloves, she moves sinuously across the stage, slow and deliberate, as though savouring every second. With a flick of her wrist, she sends the sash of her gown flying through the air, unravelling the layers to reveal a sheer white mini dress beneath. Her floor work is sensational, grounded and deeply sensual, radiating absolute self-assurance. Bloom is magnetic, glowing under the lights, and it is easy to see why she is such a powerful teacher as well as performer. Her artistry feels generous, inviting the audience to witness pleasure, strength, and authenticity in motion.
Solo development student Miss Sakura Sparkles makes a playful entrance from the back of the audience to Fly to Your Heart by Selena Gomez from the Disney Fairies film Tinker Bell, skipping down the aisle and spreading magic like pixie dust. Dressed as Tinker Bell in a green glittering mini dress, her hair styled in the character’s signature bun and rainbow LED fairy wings strapped to her back, she brings a sense of playful nostalgia to the room. Snippets of dialogue from the Disney classic film Peter Pan drift through the air before the performance takes a darker turn, transitioning into Fall Little Wendy Bird Fall by Lydia the Bard. As the mood shifts, Sakura sheds her cheerful fairy exterior to reveal a sheer black panel skirt, black glitter mini skirt, and black two-piece set beneath. Her movements become slower, more sensual, and knowingly seductive as she peels away each layer, eventually discarding her wings to reveal Tinker Bell’s shadowed, dangerous side.
Viola Verve’s boas class, consisting of students Phoenix Monroe, Chardonnay, and Miss Abigail Fox, glide down the aisle with vintage showgirl elegance, boas draped around their necks and lilac skirts tied at their waists. Long purple gloves and sparkling nude and silver rhinestoned lingerie ensembles underneath shimmer beneath the lights. Moving in perfect unison, their choreography beats like a shared heart, syncing beautifully with the irresistible chorus of Kylie Minogue’s Padam Padam. The troupe’s performance incorporates classic bump and grind, teasing glove peels, and coy moments hidden behind feathered boas. As they unravel themselves from their skirts and shimmy across the stage, they channel old-school glamour with fresh energy. This is a cohesive, confident troupe performance that deserves real praise, proof that emerging performers can deliver polish as well as personality.
Solo development student Venus Moon appears sprawled across the stage stairs, wrapped in a white silk robe with fluffy trim, lip syncing with playful precision as they tease the audience. When the song lifts into the bright pop-rock notes of Good Bi by Beth McCarthy, Venus unties their sash to reveal a stunning rhinestoned corset adorned with pink lace fringe. One by one, Venus undoes ribbons and bows, even enlisting the help of a fellow femme performer to unlace the back. A lucky male audience member is invited on stage, becoming part of the act as Venus produces silk fans from his pockets. What follows is a mesmerising silk fan routine using blue to pink ombre fans (seemingly a reference to the bisexual flag), combining humour, seduction, and technical skill. Venus is bold, cheeky, and gloriously unapologetic, a performer who knows exactly how to command attention and invite everyone along for the ride.
A trio of students from Lylah Bloom’s Pleasers heel class strut onto the stage as the sassy tune of When Did You Get Hot? by Sabrina Carpenter fills the venue. Wearing deep teal panel skirts, thigh-high black lace-up Pleaser boots, and black strappy three-piece sets underneath, dancing in heels of this height is no small feat, yet they handle it with confidence and finesse. As the soundtrack transitions into another of Sabrina Carpenter’s most recent hits, Tears, skirts are slowly unravelled and the choreography sinks lower, transitioning into fluid, controlled floor work. The sharp clack of heels resounds throughout Nexus Arts as the tone becomes more slow and sensual, the tantalising trio crawling and slithering on stage with serpentine sensuality. It is slick, satisfying, and undeniably powerful, a reminder of just how intoxicating and mesmerising well-executed heel work can be.
Aspen Velour storms down the aisle to Does Your Mother Know by Baggio, looking like a solo development student turned glam rock deity clad in a black leather jacket, sheer black bell-sleeved crop top, silver shimmering mini skirt, fishnets, and combat boots. From the first beat, she radiates irresistible charisma. Peeling off layers with rock star swagger, she weaves through the audience, blurring the line between concert and cabaret. Her choreography is playful and character-driven, packed with attitude and joy. Aspen embodies the spirit of rock and roll, marrying grit and glamour effortlessly. By the time she leaves the stage, the room is buzzing, completely seduced by her velvet-smooth confidence.
As church bells toll and Metallica’s iconic riff from For Whom The Bell Tolls fills the venue, students from Heidi Gun’s silk veil fans class emerge cloaked in black hooded robes, hands pressed together in prayer beneath red stage lights. The effect is ritualistic, almost cult-like. More bodies slither down the aisle, joining the growing presence on stage. When the robes fall away, fierce black ensembles are revealed, and the choreography explodes into something powerful and primal. Red-to-black ombre silk veil fans unfurl and slice through the air, followed by seductive floor work and moments of daring disrobing. A striking exchange between front and back rows creates a thrilling visual before the group launches into breathtaking silk fan windmills. The finale lands with force, commanding and unforgettable. It’s no wonder this was a sold out class that everyone wanted to be a part of!
Solo development student Zedella transforms the stage into a mad scientist’s laboratory, dressed in a short white lab coat, safety goggles, long black gloves, and thigh-high stockings. Surrounded by jars, books, and ominous “hazardous materials”, she concocts mysterious brews with theatrical precision as the electronic beat of Rage by Obzkure pulsates around her. After drinking her latest creation, things take a turn as she begins to gag, eventually pulling an impossibly long neon green ribbon from her mouth in a moment of camp brilliance. With a dramatic flourish, her lab coat opens to reveal clear plastic sheeting beneath, pushing the act into delightfully unhinged territory. This routine is clever, shocking, and wildly creative, blending horror, humour, and burlesque into something wholly unique.
In a theatrical rendition of Let It Go from Disney’s Frozen, Bloom Luna Collective teacher Viola Verve glides down the aisle wrapped in Elsa’s deep plum coloured crushed velvet robe, her costuming astonishingly detailed and faithful to the beloved Disney character. With elegant control, she removes her robe and gloves, tossing her crown into the audience before disappearing briefly offstage. When she returns, she reveals Elsa’s iconic icy blue glittering dress, complete with a sheer silk veil. The transformation continues as she unzips and unclasps the gown to unveil a white fringed two-piece ensemble, the fringe resembling delicate icicles. A white fur-trimmed stole becomes her final prop, swirled and teased before a triumphant finish. Viola’s act is theatrical, playful, and impeccably executed, crowning her the “Queen of Characterisation”.
Students from Lylah Bloom’s heels and floor flow class begin their routine beneath wide-brimmed burgundy hats as Gangsta by Kehlani plays, faces hidden in shadow. Wearing tailored grey vests, trousers and high heels, the performers begin with slow, deliberate movements. Their timing is impeccable, moving as one before shedding vests to reveal alternating lacy black and burgundy bras beneath. Hats are used as props, held close before being tossed into the crowd as the music transitions into P*RNSTAR by Nessa Barrett and the choreography drops to the floor. As trousers are peeled away, water bottles appear and are poured liberally over bodies, creating a raw, sweat-soaked moment that is bold, sensual, and unapologetically charged.
Solo development artist Wren Wilde enters the stage to can u see me in the dark by Halestorm & I Prevail wearing a glittery black and green masquerade mask that immediately sets a mood of mystery and menace. Her long black gown shimmers under the lights like a star-strewn night sky, a tulle boa draped languidly over her shoulders as she glides forward in black heels. When the beat drops, she removes her mask and discards it with deliberate calm, revealing a knowing gaze that pulls the audience in. She saunters across the stage, using the boa as both shield and weapon, snaking it around her body and hiding coyly behind it before revealing herself again. The boa becomes an extension of her movement, manipulated with ease and precision. As she undoes the back of her gown and lets it slide to the floor, revealing a black two-piece set beneath, the performance sinks lower, becoming darker and more grounded. Dropping to her knees, Wren delivers a sensual floor work sequence that feels controlled yet feral, glamour giving way to something raw and untamed.
Bloom Luna Collective’s contemporary class proves that modern movement can be just as sensual as classic burlesque, performing to EAT THE SPOON by KiNG MALA. Dressed in leopard print skirts tied at their waists, the troupe begins clustered together, some standing tall while others crouch low. They move as a unit, prowling across the stage like a pack of wild animals, their energy simmering just beneath the surface before melting into powerful, grounded floor work that feels both primal and controlled. One by one, the leopard print skirts are undone and cast aside, shifting the tone from restraint to release. From the front of the stage, burnt orange silk veil fans are drawn into the choreography, the silk catching the light as it ripples and unfurls around their bodies. The fans are woven seamlessly into the movement, extending limbs and amplifying each reach and twist. As the beat drops, the fans are released, bras are unfastened, and the silk is unravelled and draped across their bodies, enveloping them in waves of fabric that creates a visual feast to behold.
Making her burlesque debut, solo development student Erica oozes old time glamour with a classic burlesque routine set to the soul-filled tune of I Just Want to Make Love To You by Etta James. Emerging from the aisle hidden behind a pair of oversized red feather fans, Erica evokes the spirit of a 1920s flapper wearing a red rhinestoned corset, layered red tulle skirt, long gloves, and heels. Classic bump and grind floor work follows, and you just can’t keep your eyes off of her as she undoes her hair and whips it freely around her with joyful abandon. As the song transitions into girls girls girls by FLETCHER, Erica retrieves her fans and launches into a vibrant fan routine, dropping her skirt to reveal a red fringed ensemble and thigh-high stockings. A series of perfectly executed splits, dramatic costume reveals, and a final corset removal culminates in her emerging from the feather fans like a modern Venus, earning enthusiastic applause for a standout performance.
Presented as part of Adelaide’s 2025 Feast Festival, Bloom Luna Revue feels perfectly at home within an arts and cultural event that celebrates LGBTQIA+ performers, artists, communities, and audiences coming together in shared joy and expression. For two nights only at Adelaide’s artist-focused and community-centred venue Nexus Arts, Bloom Luna Revue provides a platform for students from Bloom Luna Collective to perform as a part of a troupe or as a solo development artist on a live stage alongside some of their teachers as soloists. Through thoughtful curation and dedicated teaching, Lylah Bloom has created a space where students are supported to explore burlesque as an art form that truly belongs to everyone. Age, size, gender, ability, and experience are not barriers here, but sources of strength. What unfolds on stage is not merely just a form of entertainment, but a powerful reflection of queer community in motion, making Bloom Luna Revue a sensational highlight of Feast Festival’s extensive and inclusive program.
Bloom Luna Revue
Date: Friday 21 November – Sunday 23 November 2025
Location: Nexus Arts: Cnr North Tce & Morphett St, Adelaide SA 5000
Rating: ★★★★
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