Coming Soon: The Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub Is Setting Up a 400-Seat Pavilion at Northshore for a Seven-Year Stint

2023 has seen a beloved Gold Coast gelateria expand to Hamilton in Brisbane, and a bakery as well. Next on the list: The Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub. If you're a fan of risqué cabaret shows, then you might've enjoyed a performance over drinks in the venue's OG Broadbeach digs since 2019. Now, it's the River City's turn without hitting the highway.

What's a spiegelclub? It takes cues from both spiegeltents and cabaret clubs, combining the vibe of both. In Brissie, the space will be called The Pink Flamingo Spiegeland — and it's setting up a 400-seat pavilion at Northshore from Friday, December 1. Although it won't be making the site its home permanently, it is locking in a seven-year stay. After that, the Hamilton spot will be used for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.

Fans of burlesque, comedy and cabaret — and acrobatics and drag, too — will be able to enjoy a show at a purpose-built site that'll follow the Gold Coast venue's lead when it comes to its favourite colour: pink, of course, as befitting its name. Hosting eight performances a week, The Pink Flamingo Spiegeland will pair its productions with food and cocktails. And as for what you'll be watching, Suavé, La Teaze and Ripped will be the resident productions.

All three shows headed to Brisbane have previously graced the stage on the Goldie — and yes, Ripped is a male revue if you're keen on a Magic Mike-esque experience.

"After the enormous success of the Gold Coast, we knew an expansion was always on the cards," said The Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub co-director Tony Rigas.

"Why should Brisbane wait for festivals to experience a glitter-bomb of shows, kaleidoscopes of colour on stage, and limit-pushing performances of a world standard? The city shouldn't, and that's why we are so thrilled to open The Pink Flamingo Spiegeland," added Sue Porrett, who is also behind the venture with Rigas and Peter Snee.

The Pink Flamingo Spiegeland Brisbane will launch at Northshore Hamilton on Friday, December 1, 2023. Head to the venue's website for further details and tickets.