Performed by Tiara Shafiq
Written by Eve Ensler from The Vagina Monologues
Directed by Lesley Pruitt and Sarah Teitt
The Globe Theatre, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane (Australia)
6th February 2009 for V-Day 2009 Brisbane
Performed by Tiara Shafiq
Written by Eve Ensler from The Vagina Monologues
Directed by Lesley Pruitt and Sarah Teitt
The Globe Theatre, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane (Australia)
6th February 2009 for V-Day 2009 Brisbane
My debut at Cabaret Burlesque in Brisbane, which earned me 3rd place in the New Talent category (and a box of cupcakes).
The routine is based on my Muslim upbringing, and does directly reference Islamic prayer. I endeavoured to be as tasteful and respectful as I can. There is no full-blown nudity; just a few seconds of toplessness (in pasties) while I get my top on.
I apologise in advance for any offence this may cause. So far the response has been…
Ex/Rotic was developed with Vulcana Women's Circus and first performed at Island Vibe 2009.
This video is from my performance of Ex/Rotic at BITSFestival Sampler 2009 at The Joynt (28/11/09). There's a better video of this act from Island Vibe coming soon, but this gives a pretty good idea of the act.
Directed and developed by Tiara the Merch Girl, Penny Lowther, Celia White
Filmed by Mark C-F
Music: "Here Comes The Snake" by Cherry Poppin' Daddies,…
Performed at the Star Rae Revue November 2009 as part of the Miss Burlesque Competition.
Singer: Lace for Lunch (Alyssa M.)
Dancer: Tiara the Merch Girl
Song: "Bring On The Men" from Jekyll and Hyde
Videographer and Food: Mark C-F
A tribute to Darren Hayes and Savage Garden, using the same collection of clippings and pictures that I had when I was a teenager (so they're at least 10 years old!). My mum did actually catch me in bed with that poster one time and said "I think you're ready for boys now", to my mortification.
This was first performed at the Star Rae Revue in August 2009 but I didn't get a video then.
Songs:
Universe - Savage Garden
Definition of 'caress' - Tiara…
The Merch Girl was away so her glam magician cousin The Travelling Salesman filled in. Unfortunately zir props betrayed zim at the last minute. Here's the video, malfunctions and all!
3rd Cabaret Burlesque Competition
11th February 2010, The Fringe Bar, Fortitude Valley
Performer: Tiara the Merch Girl
Videography: Matt Gridley
MC: Lena Marlene
Song: Prisencolinensinainciusol - Adriano Celentano
I was invited to present at Pecha Kucha Brisbane Vol. 15, which was also a fundraiser for Haiti reconstruction efforts. I talked about my experiences being part of Vulcana Women's Circus's Aperture project at Island Vibe, and the power of giving people a chance.
Pecha Kucha Brisbane Vol. 15 - Tiara the Merch Girl
Turbine Hall, Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
24th March 2010
http://pechakuchabrisbane.org
Host/Intro: Luke Pendergast
Video: Mark C-F
Photos:…
Performed for The Wickham's "So You Think You Have Talent" heat. For a girl who had my heart for a little while (and likely still does).
Song: Songs: Ohia - Coxcomb Red
Performer: Tiara the Merch Girl
Video: Mark C-F
MC: Miss Synthetique
Judges: Scott [?], Diva, Zach [?]
The Wickham Hotel, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
26/05/2010
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