YUMMY celebrates a decade of drag with Meat Market takeover for Melbourne Fringe
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27.08.2025

YUMMY celebrates a decade of drag with Meat Market takeover for Melbourne Fringe

Credit: Matt O'Lucas
Words by staff writer

Melbourne's beloved drag cabaret ensemble YUMMY is marking a decade of jaw-dropping performances this October.

Decadence: 10 Years of YUMMY will transform North Melbourne’s historic Meat Market into a playground of transformative drag, spectacular circus and sultry burlesque. Led by the divine drag artist Valerie Hex, this milestone celebration brings together some of the most talented performers in the business for what promises to be an unforgettable season.

Since launching in 2015, YUMMY has grown from a one-night-only event into an internationally acclaimed cabaret phenomenon. The company has toured three continents, playing hit seasons in London’s West End and Berlin, while receiving five-star reviews at Edinburgh Fringe. With national burlesque title holders and multiple awards under their belt, YUMMY has established itself as a pioneering force in Australian cabaret.

Decadence: 10 Years of YUMMY

  • When: 30 September – 18 October
  • Where: Meat Market, 3 Blackwood Street, North Melbourne
  • Tickets: Available through Melbourne Fringe Festival
  • Note: Wednesday 8 October will be a masked-encouraged show

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Audiences can expect the return of some of YUMMY’s most celebrated performers, including world-renowned circus artist Jarred Dewey, queen of hula hoop circus sensation Hannie Helsden, and Sydney World Pride Supreme Queen Cerulean. Multi-nationally awarded burlesque artist Velma Vouloir, fire artist and DJ Jandruze, mesmerising contortionist Soliana Ersie, renowned performance artist Milo Hartill, and highly accomplished dancer Bendy Ben complete the stellar lineup.

Founder and Artistic Director James Welsby describes YUMMY as an essential part of Melbourne culture, pushing boundaries while delivering professional entertainment that represents community, connection and culture. The proudly diverse and queer lineup promises a high-energy spectacle that will leave audiences breathless.

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