GATSBY at The Green Light

Bettie Bombshell is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the world of burlesque & sideshow.

Her accolades include being ranked as the #1 most influential burlesque performer in Australia & world wide by 21st Century Burlesque Magazine.

Winning the title of Miss Burlesque Australia, headlining the 2024 Hebden Bridge & Stockholm Burlesque Festivals and performing at the Olympics of burlesque – The Burlesque Hall of Fame.

With a commanding stage presence, she seamlessly blends grace and power, captivating audiences with each movement.

Combined with Hollywood glamour, dangerous curves and sharp wit, Bettie exudes an irresistible allure that commands attention from start to finish. You will not be able to avert your eyes, and nor should you want to.

Born in St. Paul, USA, Caitlin’s been flying through the air since age 11 when she joined her hometown youth circus. Now an internationally-acclaimed aerial artist, aerial director and acrobatic designer, she is recognized for her emotionally moving performances drawing on her background in music and dance as well as her unique approach to aerial choreography and apparatus. She has performed across the world for over a decade with companies such as Cirque du Soleil, Cavalia, Circus Roncalli, Circus Ohlala, Strut & Fret and Dracula's.

Caitlin is the creator of the apparatus Multiloops and has been invited to present this act at prestigious international circus festivals in Spain, Russia and Italy. She has performed with her duo partner Spencer Craig since 2017. Described by CBC Canada as having achieved “perfect mastery of their art,” Caitlin and Spencer hold 3 international medals for their aerial hoop act. Caitlin’s aerial direction has most recently been featured in Blanc de Blanc Encore and Ashton Circus.

Daniela Del Mar is a circus performer from Colombia. She specialized in Dance Trapeze and Hair Suspension at Die Etage Circus School in Berlin, Germany.

Discovering the art of Hair Hanging has been an ethereal experience and spiritual path for Daniela. She’s develop a passion in finding the magic and transformative power of overcoming the pain through a meditative state while combining it with fluidity and movement. 

Daniela managed to develop her own personal style by joining her movement quality and aerial skills into her creations. Her acts have taken her to many prestigious stages around the world working for companies like “Krystallpalst” and “Teatro Spiegeltent” in Germany, “Teatro Price” in Madrid, “Cabaret Le Cirque” in Nevada, USA and currently at “L’Hotel” cabaret show at The Foundry theater in Sydney, Australia. 

Her Hair Hanging Duo “Ubuntu” has been to several festivals and TV shows like “Berlin Aerial Festival”, “Circo Price Festival” in Madrid, where they won the “Special Prize Award”. They performed for “Italy’s Got Talent” and hold a Guinness World record for “The most spins hanging from somebody else’s hair”.

Florian, gentleman juggler par excellence, has charmed audiences in manifold settings of splendour and champagne. After performing for Monaco's royalty, Singapore's elite and Vegas’ high-rollers, he blithely juggles his way in to surprise you with an elegant, nonchalant, and inventive performance.

Florian displays the kind of juggling that catches the imagination, even of those who disdain the thought of witnessing any legerdemain at all. With his casual demeanour, consider him the Fred Astaire of juggling— the one who made it all look so easy.

Based in Sydney, Australia, Georgia Sallybanks aka “Odette” is an English-born singer/songwriter whose soulful and smart pop songs have earned critical acclaim as well as chart success in her adopted country.

The unique blend of confessional piano-led balladry and spoken-word poetry on her 2018 debut, To a Stranger, helped pave the way for 2021's more experimental Herald.

Georgia has continued to achieve success after success. Her singles Collide, Take It To The Heart and Lights Out have all received Gold Certification in Australia. She has been nominated in total for four ARIA awards including Breakthrough Artist. She was also nominated for the Australian Music Prize.

When it comes to the live performance arena, Odette is a force to be reckoned with. Due to her high energy and witty banter, she has a naturally charismatic stage presence which often sees her playing for longer than her allotted set times. She has completely sold out all three of her headline tours. She’s played at many major Australian music festivals including Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival, Yours and Owls and more!

Jacob has worked in the national and international entertainment realm as a professional dancer, choreographer & acrobat for the last 7 years, within that time also graduating in early 2022 from Lee Academy’s fulltime courses on the Central Coast with an Advanced Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) & Diploma in Musical Theatre.

Amid dance training, choreographing and performing, Jacob has trained in various acrobatic and aerial arts such as floor tumbling, aerial straps, hand balancing & advanced adagio partnering.

Jacob most recently toured Australia as an original cast member in Marvelous The Show, performing as a lead aerialist, dancer, singer and acrobat. Other notable achievements and credits include performing at the Singapore Food & Wine Festival in 2023, performing for Flight Centre’s 2023 Annual Gala in Bali & working as a member of the professional dance & acrobatics company “aKrobatiKa” since 2019. Jacob has also performed for various other companies including Subaru, Optus, Sydney Mardi Gras, Hurun & PwC, Dancelife Australia, Prudential, BMW Mini and many more. 

Hailing from Queensland and now based in Sydney, Jaimie Nirvana is an in-demand stage and screen performer whose career is going from strength to strength.

Jaimie is a proud graduate of LAUNCH Performing Arts Centre on the Gold Coast where she spent years training under the guidance of Michelle Hopper-Doyle.

Since graduating, Jaimie’s career highlights include performing for sell out seasons at the Sydney Opera House of Gatsby at the Greenlight and L’Hôtel (both Caper & Crow) as well as L’Hôtel’s Foundry Theatre season. She has also appeared on stage with recording artist Empire of the Sun at the Enmore Theatre and in the much-loved Ooh la la cabaret show at Sydney Hilton's Zeta Bar. 

On screen Jaimie has worked on the Baz Lurhman’s Elvis film and performed on The Wilds for Amazon Prime as well as featuring in numerous music videos.

Jaimie is thrilled to be part of this new season of Gatsby.

Maddi Xuereb hails from NSW’s Central Coast, where she was fortunate to train under the mentorship of Darren Disney. She went on to complete her training at Sydney’s renowned Brent Street Studios, graduating with Honours and a Diploma of Musical Theatre & Diploma of Dance under the guidance of industry luminaries such as Lisa Callingham and Cameron Mitchell.

Since graduating, Maddi has performed as a featured vocalist in The Little Mermaid Cocktail Experience at Sydney's SEA LIFE Aquarium and for ICC Premiers Gala Concert. She has provided backing vocals for Guy Sebastian, Australian Idol, and the 2024 ARIA Awards.

Maddi’s commercial credits include campaigns for McDonald’s, Bonds and Mount Franklin, and advertising for Rebel Sport and Rockwear.

Having been a part of the original cast of Gatsby at the Green Light at the Sydney Opera House, Maddi is excited to return to the touring show as dancer and vocal understudy.

Originally from the Ukraine where Mariia grew up dancing since the age of 4, Mariia escaped the conflict in the Ukraine in 2022 with humanitarian support & is now located in Australia where she has gratefully been able to continue her pursuit of excellence in the performing arts.

Mariia’s first performance appearance in Australia was as a lead dancer and acrobat on Australia’s Got Talent Season 2022, achieving a gold buzzer & a spot in the Semi Final. Since then, Mariia has performed at various commercial & corporate events nationally & internationally as a dancer, acrobatic adagio partner & aerialist.

Mariia’s most recent professional engagement was a substantial role in L’Hotel at The Foundry Theatre in Sydney as part of the acrobatic adagio duo The Bathtub Adagio & general understudy aerial soloist. 

Mariia is absolutely delighted to be joining the cast of GATSBY – The Green Light, her 2nd engagement with Caper & Crow. Mariia wishes to thank Mr Craig Ilott & Mr Stuart Couzens for the incredible opportunity, & Lee Academy, Primal Management & her Australian & Ukrainian family for the many years of love & support.

Oscar Kaufmann is an internationally sought-after circus artist who captivates audiences with a unique blend of strength, elegance, and artistic expression.

Born and raised in Berlin, he discovered his passion for performing at an early age. After intensive training at the State School of Circus Arts in Berlin, which he completed with top marks in 2014, his remarkable career began. With spectacular performances on the Cyr Wheel, aerial straps, and his self-created act The Flying Gentleman, Oscar has performed in over 30 countries. He has appeared as a solo artist for Cirque du Soleil, thrilled audiences at the Sydney Opera House, and performed in renowned theatres like the Wintergarten Berlin.

His appearances on TV shows such as Fernsehgarten (ZDF), Das Supertalent (RTL), and Tu Si Que Vales (Italy), as well as his high-profile performances for global brands like Mercedes, Formula 1, VW, and Samsung, highlight both his talent and versatility. Whether on stage, on television, or at exclusive events – Oscar Kaufmann represents world- class circus artistry and unforgettable show moments.

Originally from Calgary, Canada - Spencer began his journey with his hometown youth circus at the age of 8. He spent his childhood years training in hand balancing and juggling before discovering his love for aerial acrobatics. He moved to Montréal in 2011 to train with coaches Marie-Michelle Faber and Victor Fomine. He has since traveled the world performing his aerial numbers with Cirque Du Soleil, GOP Varieté, Circus Oh La La, Cavalia, Strut & Fret and Draculas Cabaret. His duo hoop act with aerial partner Caitlin Tomson-Moylan has been awarded multiple medals at the International Circus Festivals of Italy, China and the USA.

Tommy J. Egan is an acclaimed tap dancer, choreographer and creative collaborator. As a co-creator of the internationally celebrated show The Tap Pack, Thomas has toured stages across the globe - from the USA and, Berlin, London’s West End to the Sydney Opera House.

His diverse career spans theatre, film, and television, with credits including Tap Dogs, Fame the Musical, The Great Gatsby, Singin’ in the Rain, and performances alongside Kylie Minogue, X-Factor, and Australia’s Got Talent.

With a deep respect for tap dance traditions with a sharp contemporary edge, Thomas recently stepped into the spotlight with his Award-winning solo show Two Right Feet.