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The Butler, flagship show for the Loons Circus Theatre Company, it’s sexy, it’s stunning to look at and it’s very very funny. Where circus meets theatre and satire holds the mirror up to the middle classes.

And now, The Loons, NZ’s only internationally touring Circus Theatre Company, bring ‘Hanussen - The Palace of Burlesque’ to Nelson, Ashburton and Auckland. Hanussen (previously titles ‘Berlin Burlesque’) has just toured NZ appearing, and selling out, within the Nelson and Tauranga Arts Festivals. See Dates for details.

Trailer for Hanussen / Berlin Burlesque is below.

For information on other Loons productions, visit our Loons Shows page.

“Lyttelton’s secret is out - The Loons have taken New Zealand by storm.”
Philip Tremewan,
Christchurch Arts Festival Director

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What the critics say...
“Burlesque cabaret entertainment might be from an earlier era but the performance delivered in Berlin Burlesque by the Loons Circus Company delivers everything and more expected by a 2011 audience. Go and see it.'' Reviewer Angela Crompton, The Marlborough Express 2011
“This show is big and warm and generous and absolutely joyous. The Loons performers give their all to their audience, generous with their gorgeous bodies and their astounding abilities, generous with their sense of fun and play, generous with their embracing of the audience, and, at a thoroughly satisfying 2 1/2hour, generous with their time. '' Reviewer Matt Bowler, Nelson Mail 2011
“This production sparkles and fizzes. Neatly held together by the fascinating true story of showman extraordinaire, Erik Jan Hanussen, the brilliant ensemble acting, skilful circus acts and singing and dancing of the finest quality, make a performance unlike anything I have ever seen.” – Reviewer Gail Tresidder, Theatreview 2012