Three years after being postponed Briefs Factory is finally bringing their larger-than-life show to the York Theatre!

(Vancouver, BC) – The Cultch and Zee Zee Theatre are thrilled to announce that they will extend their 2023 season to present Briefs Factory’s Dirty Laundry at the York Theatre, June 9-25, 2023. In addition, Briefs Factory will be presenting two performances of their kid's show Brats Carnival* (June 17 and June 24).

After 10 years of selling out festivals worldwide, the Briefs boys are back and ready to air their Dirty Laundry in this brand-new party cabaret. With more glitter stains and ballsy attitude than ever before, the Briefs bring a night of intoxifying physicality, gob-smacking comedy, unapologetic truths, and ridiculous showmanship.

WHEN: June 9-25, 2023

JUNE 9: 7:30 PM - OPENING NIGHT
JUNE 10, 13-17, 20-24: 7:30 PM
JUNE 11, 18, 25: 4:00 PM

BRATS CARNIVAL DATES:
JUNE 17 & JUNE 24: 2:00 PM

WHERE:

York Theatre, 639 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC.

TICKETS:

Tickets from $25. Single tickets on sale now through The Cultch’s Box Office: 604-251-1363 or thecultch.com/event/dirty-laundry

Dirty Laundry is a new show from the world-renowned Australian cabaret collective Briefs Factory. Their show The Second Coming was scheduled to be performed at The York Theatre in April 2020, but was cancelled due to the pandemic. Faithful patrons who have been waiting three years will be happy to know that the show is finally hitting the East Van stage.

Like their other shows, Dirty Laundry is a mix of circus, drag, dance, burlesque, music, and comedy. Led by Briefs Factory director and co-founder Fez Faanana, this show is performed by a collective of talented performers from many disciplines. Their sexy ensemble is perfect for a night out for men and women alike, while their made for kids show Brats Carnival* presents a wild and wonderful mix of acrobatics and clowning, suitable for all ages. “We are so excited to finally have Briefs Factory coming to Vancouver,” say Cultch executive director Heather Redfern. “Dirty Laundry is a show that will really heat up everyone’s summer!”

★★★★★

“The perfect blend of flesh, acrobats, dance, boylesque and brilliance.” FRINGEWORLD 2019

★★★★★

“Briefs is the drag party you always wish you’d be invited to!” Glam Adelaide

*Brats Carnival

JUNE 17 & JUNE 24: 2:00 PM

An all-ages show by the Briefs team!

A high-energy super fun afternoon show for all ages brought to you by the finest team of circus artists and mischief makers behind international touring sensation Briefs. Created specially to get youngsters excited about expressing themselves, with hula hoops at top speed, acrobatics at crazy heights and seriously cheeky clowning antics. Grab your hula- hoop, put on your party outfit and join the Brats Carnival!

Cast:

Fez Faanana - Artistic Director/Artist Mark Winmill - Co-Founder/Artist Louis Biggs - Ensemble

Thomas Worrell - Ensemble

Dale Woodbridge Brown - Ensemble

Brett Rosengreen - Ensemble Luke Hubbard - Ensemble Dylan Rodrigeuz - Ensemble

Cluster Arts - Producers

ABOUT BRIEFS FACTORY:

Briefs Factory is an Australian creative collective who manufacture, cultivate and present evocative, irreverent, physical performance.

Best known for their flagship project Briefs, the award-winning company’s work also includes Club Briefs, The Second Coming and Brat Kids Carnival. The collective also represents works developed by like minded artists.

Inspired by circus, drag, dance, burlesque, music, comedy and the ever changing world around them, Briefs Factory are dedicated to developing and touring their brand of award winning, genre defying, political party punk around the world.

ABOUT THE CULTCH:

Since 1973, The Cultch (formally the Vancouver East Cultural Centre) has been one of Vancouver’s most diverse and innovative arts and cultural hubs. The organisation operates three theatrical venues, a gallery, various ancillary spaces in the heart of East Vancouver, as well as our RE/PLAY digital platform that reaches international audiences. The Cultch offers dynamic contemporary programming in theatre, dance, music, and the visual arts, bringing world-class cultural presentations to thousands of citizens each year through its own programming and through providing rental opportunities for community users. Our purpose is to provide a venue for performance that serves a diverse and engaged public and

provides space for artistic experimentation and development, building an audience for local companies and presenting cutting-edge national and international work.