Step behind the velvet curtains of Piper’s Playhouse, a new bespoke built Parisian cabaret club perched in an elevated riverside location within Crown Melbourne, where Piper-Heidsieck Champagne adds a sparkling touch of flamboyance to the evening.
Brought to life by the Crown Entertainment team and awarding-winning production house Velvick Inc for a limited season from 22 January to 28 March every Thursday to Sunday, Piper’s Playhouse invites guests into an intimate world of glamour, intrigue, and indulgent late-night spectacle, capturing the hedonistic spirit of Montmartre – all without leaving Melbourne.
As the Champagne flows and smoky melodies linger, Piper’s Playhouse then begins to unfold as an immersive playground, where every performance draws guests deeper into the night, inviting discovery around every corner. Inside, the live jazz band, Jake Amy Trio, soundtracks the evening with genre-blending flair, combining jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and soul to elevate every cabaret performance. As guests wander through, they’ll lose themselves in the hall of mirrors, indulge in a discreet petit peep show, or even experience intimate, tableside magic. One thing’s for sure -no two evenings are ever quite the same.
Each performance is led by drag superstar Jimi the Kween, whose high-energy pop glamour and fearless self-expression set the tone. From collaborations with Kylie Minogue, Diplo, Honey Dijon, and Paris Hilton, to electrifying stages from NYC Pride to Ibiza’s Pikes Hotel, Jimi brings magnetic charisma and show-stopping entertainment to guide guests through the immersive Parisian cabaret world.
Sharing the spotlight is reigning Miss Burlesque Australia 2020–21, Diesel Darling, the “Danger Barbie,” who fuses glamour with grit in aerial splits, high kicks, sparks, and champagne-glass spectacle. Having headlined the Australian Burlesque Festival and Las Vegas’ Burlesque Hall of Fame, Diesel delivers fearless, powerful performances that ignite the stage and immerse guests in daring, unforgettable cabaret. Together, these headliners deliver fearless, unforgettable performances that define the heart of Piper’s Playhouse.
Supporting the evening’s immersive spectacle are a roster of world-class cabaret, circus, and performance artists including Sebastian Rideaux (Mr Marmalade) who brings theatrical magic and sophisticated sleight of hand, while Valerie Hex, Maître D and artistic director of award-winning cabaret company YUMMY, orchestrates the evening with decades of stage experience. Guests will be further enchanted by Becky Bubble, whose glamourous soap-film creations turn fleeting moments into immersive wonder, whilst contortionist Soliana Ersie, aerialist Aleisha Manion, burlesque and musical theatre star Zelia Rose Kitoko, and singer-burlesque performer Clara Fable bring their own flair to transform Piper’s Playhouse into a late-night playground where glamour, intrigue, and surprise await.
And when the final act concludes, a free to enter club seamlessly shifts gears, transforming into a late-night salon – a piano bar with the swagger of Vegas and the heartbeat of Paris at dawn – inviting guests to linger, revel and indulge well into the night.
Crown Melbourne CEO – Ed Domingo, says “Crown is proudly focussed on being the ultimate entertainment destination and Piper’s Playhouse is an incredibly exciting new addition to our many fun and playful offerings right across Crown Melbourne. The limited season show and free late night piano bar and salon will bring a new level of joy and pleasure to our guests both local and interstate as well as our international visitors”
Artistic Director & Founder of Velvick Inc – the producing team behind the internationally acclaimed Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett – Tom Velvick, says, “Piper’s Playhouse brings cabaret back to its roots – daring, intimate and irresistibly alive. This is a show built on spectacle and soul, where extraordinary artists take risks and the audience is invited to lean in, let go, and celebrate the night.”
Piper-Heidsieck CEO, Stéphane Decaux, adds: “At Piper-Heidsieck we deeply believe in the power of artistic expression within the cabaret universe to create joyful moments of entertainment – filled with flamboyance, emotion and celebration. Cabaret has always embodied audacious creativity and live, theatrical performance, values that resonate strongly with our Maison and so we’re excited to debut Piper’s Playhouse in Melbourne.”
As a long-standing supporter of the living arts, Piper-Heidsieck has a rich history of celebrating performance, entertainment, and bold, joyful expression. Piper’s Playhouse is a natural extension of this ethos – an immersive, energetic cultural experience where hospitality, artistry, and celebration come together in spectacular fashion.
Tickets are strictly limited to 260 seats per show and are on sale now from $54 per person and extend to VIP Piper-Heidsieck champagne experience which include a complimentary glass of Piper-Heidsieck Champagne:
- Thursdays & Sundays: VIP $125 | Cabaret $100 | High Table $65 | Standing $45
- Fridays & Saturdays: VIP $135 | Cabaret $110 | High Table $75 | Standing $55
With a limited season, Piper’s Playhouse promises an unforgettable Parisian cabaret experience that’s not to be missed.
Piper’s Playhouse
Open Thursday to Sunday from 22nd Jan to 28th March, 6.30pm to 1am.
Ticketed show from 6:30-9pm.
Piano Bar and Salon from 9pm to late with free entry.
Crown Melbourne, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank 3006
T: 03 9292 8888 | Book Online
