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FACTORY ARTISTS
Meet the Briefs factory ARtists
FEZ
FAANANA
DIREctor & co-founder
Fez is well known for creating accessible, ground-breaking, physically dynamic, risqué and contemporary performance that infuses his Pacific bloodline, political bite, gender juggling, visual spectacle and tongue-in-cheek.
Fez is also Shivannah. He-she is the host and MC, choreographer, creative director, performer, collaborator and co- creator along with an all-male circus burlesque gender bending cast. As an independent artist, collaborator and arts worker/educator, Fez has toured extensively throughout Australia and internationally through Canada, the Pacific, the UK and the USA.
He has featured in various cabarets, co-productions and commissioned works including Melbourne Comedy Festival, Melbourne International Festival, Sydney Biennale, Sydney Festival, Harbor Front Centre Toronto, Big Sky Works & Galapagos Art Space New York, Performance Space Sydney, Duckie Royal Vauxhall London and the Sydney Opera House Studio. He has also independently produced and programmed work for Brisbane Festival & Adelaide Fringe Festival.
MARK
"CAPTAIN KIDD"
WINMILL
CO-FOUNDER & KEY CREATIVE
Mark has toured the nation and globe for the past 15 years forging a unique Aussie flavour amongst festivals, spiegeltents, nite clubs and theatres and winning awards along the way.
His signature acts that have graced stages worldwide blend circus, burlesque, clown and pure risque showmanship. He has featured in productions such as Feasting on Flesh Sydney Opera House, a resident Boylesque fixture in The Famous Spiegeltent, Guest artist in the acclaimed Comic Strip, La Clique, Late Night lounge @ The Studio and Ali McGregor’s late night variety, a core member of the renowned Brisbane company POLYTOXIC. He has starred in the recent re-birth of La Clique Royale - Edinburgh Fringe and an iconic co-creator and artist in the award winning production BRIEFS - All Male All Vaudeville All Trash. He has collaborated and worked alongside musicians, actors and comedians such as Gotye, Meow Meow, Amander Palmer, Margaret Cho, Le Gateau Chocolât, Bob Downe, Ali McGregor, Mikelangelo, The Hoff and the late Bille Brown.
LUKE
HUBBARD
( NASTIA )
ENSEMBLE
A former gold medal-winning diver, Hubbard discovered a passion for hand-balancing as a teen and left his sleepy home town of Echuca to attend Melbourne’s National Institute of Circus Arts. It was there he first heard about Briefs and developed tunnel vision to become one of them.
Nastia is an ensemble member of Briefs Factory and has performed in Club Briefs, Bite Club, Dirty Laundry & Brats Carnival.
DYLAN
RODRIGUEZ
( SERENITY )
ENSEMBLE
Dylan Rodriguez is an Australian circus artist and aerial straps specialist with over a decade of international performance experience. A graduate of the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA), he has toured extensively throughout Australia, Europe, North America, South America and Asia, performing across contemporary circus, cabaret, theatre and large-scale live entertainment.
As a Senior Ensemble Performer with Briefs Factory, Dylan has appeared in productions including Dirty Laundry, Club Briefs, Bite Club, Brat Kids Carnival and Briefs: The Works, performing at renowned venues and festivals worldwide, from Glastonbury Festival and London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall to Montréal’s Complètement Cirque and Reykjavík Pride.
Known for his powerful aerial work, physical comedy and magnetic stage presence, Dylan creates bold, genre-defying performances that blend technical virtuosity with theatrical flair, leaving audiences thrilled, surprised and wanting more.
His cult-favourite drag alter ego, Serenity, takes that same energy and turns it up to eleven. Combining jaw-dropping circus skills with glamour, absurdity and unapologetic attitude, Serenity has become a standout figure in the cabaret and club scene, delivering unforgettable performances that blur the lines between circus, drag, burlesque and clown.
Timothy
Springs
( Hollywould star )
ENSEMBLE
Hollywould Star is a dazzling force of burlesque, drag, and cabaret. A Top 4 finalist on RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under, Juilliard and Manhattan School of Music Alumni.
Hollywould combines world-class vocals, high glamour, and magnetic stage presence! A celebrated member of the iconic BRIEFS Factory family, Hollywould has captivated audiences across Australia, Europe, and the USA, appearing in acclaimed productions including The Book of Mormon & Porgy and Bess. From major festival stages with Kelly Rowland as a Destinys Child Member, A Madison Square Garden National Anthem soloist, sold-out cabarets, and many more , they bring a unique blend of burlesque tease, powerhouse performance, and pure star quality.
Rowan
Thomas
ENSEMBLE
Born in Broome, Western Australia, Rowan Thomas began his circus journey at 7 with Sandfly Social Circus, evolving from a student to a teacher by 16. Trained in Pearl Coast Gymnastics and Deck Arts Acrobatics, his versatile skill set encompasses juggling and manipulation. Mastering roué cyr, he ranks in the top 10 percent globally. Rowan's heart lies in partner acrobatics, movement, and community impact, driven by teaching in remote Western Australian communities.
A NICA graduate, he's crafted three shows, winning Best Circus at the Adelaide Fringe. As a key player in renowned companies, including Dummies Corp, 360 Allstars, Casus and Briefs, Rowan aims to harness circus arts for meaningful community outreach.
Shenae
White
Stage manager
Shenae is a stage manager and theatre professional with extensive experience across musical theatre, cabaret, festivals and live events.
Originally training and working as a performer, Shenae has built a career within the performing arts industry, bringing a strong understanding of both the creative and operational aspects of live performance.
Her background as a performer, choreographer and educator provides a unique perspective that informs her work backstage, allowing her to anticipate the needs of both cast and crew while maintaining the smooth running of a show.
Drawing on her experience both onstage and backstage, Shenae brings a collaborative approach and a deep understanding of live performance environments.
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CLUSTER
ARTS
Backstage taking care of business
Cluster Arts works with extraordinary artists to bring work to the stage.
Cluster Arts is an exciting and unique organisation that provides the essential ‘backend’ services to performing arts companies.
Based in Brisbane Australia, Cluster Arts has demonstrated experience in delivering work for major events and festivals as well as small and intimate gigs.
With a passion for supporting and nurturing unforgettable work, Cluster Arts are a networking and advocacy leader for Artists in Australia and abroad.
Cluster Arts are proud to be the Producers for Briefs Factory International Pty Ltd.
THE BRIEFS OG Club includes:
DavY SAMpFORD, RUdi mineur, natano fa'anana, ben lewis, maLI De goey, tess BECK, lachy shelley & tom flanAgan