A glitter-drenched variety spectacular where disabled artists light up the stage with comedy, pole, live music and LED hoops. Bold, cheeky, joyful – and absolutely unforgettable.
Enter the Glimmerverse – a glittering, defiant celebration of disabled brilliance. Criptonite is a fast-paced, high-impact variety show where unapologetic joy and creative fire take centre stage.Curated by international pole champion Deb Roach and hosted by improv king and chaos wrangler Tom North, this world premiere is bursting with sparkle, sass and serious talent.Your cast? A dream team of dazzling misfits:• Soulful singer-songwriter Dean Nash• Physical theatre enchantress Sarah Houbolt (with LED hoops!)• Comedy firecrackers Loz Booth and Imaan Hadchiti• And Deb herself – bending time, space, and pole with a crescent moon always watching.You’ll laugh. You’ll cheer. You might cry (but only glitter tears). And yes – there’s a spaceship. It’s got one song. That’s all we’re saying.Expect 60 minutes of pole, music, stand-up, movement and unpredictable brilliance. This isn’t just a variety show – it’s an invitation to feel something real and leave a little more lit up than you came in.Come curious. Leave electric. Two nights only? Better get your seat.Access ProvisionsWe’re committed to making Criptonite a space where everyone can step into the Glimmerverse. Both performances will include:Auslan Interpretation by Rebecca DownhamAudio Description by Emma BedfordTactile Tours, available 15 minutes before each showThese provisions ensure that Deaf and hard of hearing, blind and low vision audiences can experience Criptonite fully, side by side with our wider community.
