Behind The Themes! Burlesque Competition
Behind The Themes is back for 2026 and it's going to be a night in the
Canberra burlesque calendar you are not going to want to miss.
This unique competition debuted in 2025 and what an amazing night we all
had!
Several months prior to the show night, ten competitors are chosen and
all of them are randomly allocated a "theme" that they are required to
create an act around…. ten competitors, ten different
themes…. only ONE winner!
This competition challenges the performers to maybe have to step outside
of their comfort zone and create an amazing act starting from scratch,
based on a theme they didn't choose themselves!!... and it can be harder
than it sounds!
Join us on May 2nd at The Canberra Irish Club, where this all local line
up of performers will strut, shimmie, strip, bump, grind and tease their
way across the stage, presenting their uniquely themed acts as a panel of
judges make the decision on who will be Canberra's 2026 Behind The Themes
winner!
Viridian Mint will be there as MC on the night to guide the show and keep
the entertainment flowing from beginning to end with her fast-paced wit
and cheeky, ridiculous behavior.
This show is strictly 18+ and contains a high level of adult
themes and partial nudity.
Doors open to event room at 6:30pm for a 7:30pm show start
Competitor announcements on their way….