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Ophelia Sass – Competitor DIY BurlesKoala 2019

By November 26, 2022No Comments
Ophelia Sass in her DIY BurlesKoala costume

We’re looking back at past competitors and see how they took on the budget burlesque competition.

Ophelia Sass, NSW

Ophelia Sass is a Sydney based burlesque performer who competed in the inaugural 2019 DIY BurlesKoala competition. She describes her usual burlesque style as “Cheeky, Sassy and modern meets bluesy and musical theatre.” I asked Ophelia about her experiences competing in the 2019 DIY BurlesKoala Competition.

Why did you enter DIY BurlesKoala?

OS: For a new challenge and some excitement

Where did the inspiration for your act come from?

OS: Feminism, independent and empowered women and calling out the injustice of privilege.

What was the biggest challenge you faced in creating your DIY act?

Definitely the sewing and DIY aspect as I have “two left thumbs” (basically I am in no way able to sew haha!)

What was your favourite aspect of competing in DIY BurlesKoala?

I loved watching all the competitors working together and helping in the Facebook group and on the night

DIY BurlesKoala 2022

The DIY BurlesKoala 2022 competition twill be held on Saturday 3 December 2022 at Metro Arts, Brisbane. Tickets available now.

Follow Ophelia Sass on Instagram.

Watch Ophelia Sass’s DIY BurlesKoala act online