In 1855, Lola Montez toured the goldfields with "the most libertinish and indelicate performance that could be given on the public stage" (Sydney Morning Herald, 1855). She horsewhipped the editor of The Ballarat Times (for a bad review), swung down mine shafts with champagne in hand, and escaped arrest dressed only in her jewels.
Finucane & Smith's Lola is a joy ride - a mix of breathtaking storytelling, sultry divas, and jaw-dropping burlesque, steeped in Australian history. Starring triple Best Actress winner Miss Caroline Lee (a direct descendant of Lola herself), burlesque goddess Maple Rose, operatic darling Piera Dennerstein, and Parisian club kitten Iva Rosebud. Written by Patrick White Playwright Award Winner, Jackie Smith.
“Kaleidoscopic, audacious, spectacular...an exhilarating and unforgettable experience”
What The Show ★★★★★
“A fabulous tour de force performance.”
ArtsHub ★★★★★
“Mischievous, devilish and flirtatious”
Stage Whispers