Birds of Paradise: Burlesque Showcase

Birds of Paradise: Burlesque Showcase

Prepare to be dazzled, teased, and totally captivated by Birds of Paradise: Burlesque Paradise—a sultry, sassy, and unapologetically fabulous stage show lighting up Moreton Bay PrideFest!

Featuring the electrifying talents of Fortuna Maxima, the cheeky charm of Kim Schotte, and the seductive power of Magnolia Knife, this trio of burlesque queens will deliver feathers, fierceness, and flawless performances that celebrate body confidence, empowerment, and pure queer joy.

Expect glitter, glamour, and gasp-worthy moments in this unmissable celebration of self-expression and sensuality.

About the artists 

Kim Schotte

Brisbane-based drag performer and winner of Fluffy's 'Starlet' 2022, Kim Schotte fuses the cinematic and the sultry in all her acts. Whether she's embodying stars of the silver screen or paying homeage to her Japanese heritage, you're in for an exciting journey. 

Fortuna Maxima 

Bold, breathtaking, and dripping in old-Hollywood glamour, Fortuna Maxima is a burlesque powerhouse who knows how to command a stage. Expect drama, glam, tease and total confidence as Fortuna takes the stage and leaves jaws on the floor. 

Magnolia Knife 

Sharp, seductive, and impossible to ignore, Magnolia Knife cuts through the ordinary with fierce elegance and fearless energy. A true master of the tease with a rebellious streak, Magnolia commands the stage with every strut, shimmy, and smirk—leaving audiences breathless and begging for more.

Performance Information: 

Time: 5:30PM

Location: Ausbuild Main Stage