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Pursuing Pleasure

Pursuing Pleasure

Opera singer turned curvaceous cabaret cantatrice Piera Dennerstein shares the intimate truths of her body and mind in this sexy, silly and deeply human work for soprano and piano. Using the exceptional versatility of her voice in everything from Puccini to Cardi B, in ‘Pursuing Pleasure’ Piera explores how leaning into the pleasurable is a powerful political act. With dramaturgy by Melbourne Fringe Living Legend Moira Finucane, and direction by cabaret world-maker Olivia Charalambous, this work aims to provide those who have survived rejection and oppression an opportunity to feel seen, find hope, and have a much-deserved giggle.

“show [stopping]… soaring [performances] from Piera Dennerstein” Stage Whispers, 2024

"highly skilled… powerhouse soprano" Artshub, 2024

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Cabaret & Variety | Musical Cabaret
The Ellington Jazz Club
8:30pm
11 Feb
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2Greatest of all timeGreatest of all time
1Recycle that, would see againRecycle that, would see again
No idea what I just sawNo idea what I just saw
Not my cup of teaNot my cup of tea
Sexy fringe showSexy fringe show
1Emotional roller-coasterEmotional roller-coaster
Laughed so hard I criedLaughed so hard I cried
Greatest of all time
“Greatest of all time”
Sublime Piera❣️
Reviewed by Lee-Anne S.
15 February 2025
Emotional roller-coaster
“Emotional roller-coaster”
An accurate and well expressed showcase of the life of a performer and a woman. Beautiful voice!!
Reviewed by Bronte T.
14 February 2025
Greatest of all time
“Greatest of all time”
I mean, I'm biased because you are my soulmate and the love of my life - that said, I am so incredibly blown away by your show Piera, even on the third rewatch. The way you share your hopes and triumphs in the face of a misogynistic world who sought to extinguish your fire never ceases to amaze me. Keep sharing your story and giving us hope, feminism and giggles! Love, Ely
Reviewed by Ely R.
12 February 2025
Recycle that, would see again
“Recycle that, would see again”
Bloody brilliant. Piera's vocals knocked me for six and she recounted her story in an endearingly vulnerable and wickedly hilarious way. What a voice. The world needs more WOPERA!!
Reviewed by Chloe-Jayne B.
12 February 2025