Cabaret Fringe

Cabaret Fringe Review: Desire Debauchery Depravity

Desire Debauchery Depravity was a show that welcomed everyone from all walks of life

Desire Debauchery Depravity was a show that welcomed everyone from all walks of life
5

Presented by: Devious Adelaide
Reviewed: 22 May, 2025

While standing in line for the show, I took the opportunity to scrutinise the people lining up to watch Desire Debauchery Depravity. I was delighted to see a diverse audience from all walks of life, a group that genuinely reflects the show’s inclusive nature. So when Pixie, Devious Adelaide’s Matriarch and MC, asked for newbies to put their hands up if this was their first time, more than half were new to kink.

I enjoyed the serenity of everything, including the way we entered the performance space. Four people at a time are whisked up to the rooftop by a glass elevator; therefore, when entering, there isn’t a big crowd running in hurriedly, looking for the best seats. Instead, you enter a seductively welcoming room with half a pool and half a stage in the middle. I can’t lie; I was hoping they would use the pool. When seated, you are greeted by a server with excellent customer service skills who can promptly take your order and accept your payment. 

Desire Debauchery Depravity is not just about kink. It’s a celebration of diverse talents, a world that extends far beyond its provocative name. This show is a welcoming space for everyone, regardless of background or experience. For instance, one of the aerial performers, who comes from a circus background, has successfully transitioned to the world of sultry, adding a unique and captivating flavour to the show. This diversity of talent is something to be appreciated and celebrated, and it opens our minds to new and exciting experiences.

The first performance comes from Devious Adelaide’s premier aerialist, Lumilavish. I remember the last time I watched her perform; she was using large chains. This time, her hair was what she used to attach herself to the ring. The final performance comes from the ever-professional and extremely talented duo Nick and Pixie. Nick, or The Sadist, manages to tie those ropes with dexterity and watch Pixie as she transforms from the show’s centrepiece to a person who is undergoing substantial pain yet using that powerful mind of hers to withstand and enjoy what some may say is a predicament, but I call it a fetish.

Reviewed by Anastazija Hankins

Venue: Nineteen Ten, 143 Hindley Street
Season: ended

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