Infamous @ Ellis Park Big Top, Adelaide 21/2/2026
Sexy, daring, and fast-paced, Infamous returns to the Fringe with updated acts, new cast members, and all the polish and verve we have come to expect from the Ashton circus family. The two-hour adults only circus cabaret experience is worth every penny. It’s like partying in a wild and raunchy playground full of equal parts danger, comedy, and seduction.
The pre-show warm up with JoJo the clown set the tone with cheekiness and chaos but once the main show kicked off, the energy rose sharply. A highlight of the show, the magnitude of the apparatus aptly named the “wheel of death” was apparent in the speed, height and risk involved. Kyle Wishart’s daringness only increased with each new stunt – the blindfold, skipping rope, and Dante Ashton on his shoulders can only be seen to believed. All heightened further by a pounding rock soundtrack and live drumming from Tomi Gray and ably supported by Jansen Grant.
Aerialists, pole dancing, hula hooping, and juggling acts were interspersed with erotic dance and musical interludes – audience-goers will recognise inspiration from Magic Mike, Country & Western music, and Chicago to name a few. Expect audience participation that may raise a blush or the heart rate but is not overly taxing. The seventeen-person cast all worked effortlessly to conjure an elegant, risqué, rhythmic vibe of the evening. JoJo the clown returned throughout with balloon antics and a wrecking ball routine that was so absurd it needs to be seen to be believed.
The final flying trapeze spectacle was worth the wait with each artist bringing precision, personality, and impressive physical control at dizzying heights. Sitting at the VIP tables or ring side is not for the faint hearted.
Infamous remains a confident, fast paced and fearless production that is brash, sexy, skilful, and keeps the crowd buzzing from start to finish. It is unapologetic, expertly-staged and enormous fun. It’s bang for your buck in every way imaginable, a heart-pumping and heart-stopping adrenaline-filled show.
Fringe Review by Kim Burley
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