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Lok and Kee The Experience host sold-out Sideshow Femmes show at Toowoomba Powerhouse

A newly-established business has delivered exactly what th region has been calling for... evident by its sold-out show at the weekend. See our photo gallery here.

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A business dedicated to celebrating diversity and inclusivity has wowed crowds at it recent showcase.

Newly established small business Lok and Kee The Experience hosted a sold-out crowd at the Toowoomba Powerhouse at the weekend for its Sideshow Femme production.

“It went absolutely fabulously,” owner Teela Strang said.

“We had a great combination of performers and talent, and the feedback from guests was next level … it’s absolutely incredible.”

A dedicated cabaret bar experience offering burlesque, drag, aerials and more, and Mrs Strang said there was a strong sense of accomplishment after a lot of hard work.

“To have your city and community get behind something you dreamt of for so long and love it and see what I have always seen … it’s almost overwhelming,” she said.

Mrs Strang she was excited to see more residents embrace the shows and see the city grow and progress from the previous religious ties the majority of the community had.

“Diversity matters and everyone has a right to feel like they belong and that they belong in a safe place,” she said.

Lok and Kee founders Sarah Stinton (left) and Teela Strang as they present Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Lok and Kee founders Sarah Stinton (left) and Teela Strang as they present Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Ready for the show are (from left) Michaela Bryan, Jess Walters, Chantel Grundy, Tanita Doherty, Roxanne Thompson, Mallory Treweeke and Bianca Hails as Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Ready for the show are (from left) Michaela Bryan, Jess Walters, Chantel Grundy, Tanita Doherty, Roxanne Thompson, Mallory Treweeke and Bianca Hails as Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Jason Ellis and Shelly Cooper as Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Jason Ellis and Shelly Cooper as Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes are (from left) Brad Cook, Angie Cook and Melanie Bradshaw at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes are (from left) Brad Cook, Angie Cook and Melanie Bradshaw at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes show are (from left) Monique Pedersen, Claire McCarthy and Kristy McCallum at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes show are (from left) Monique Pedersen, Claire McCarthy and Kristy McCallum at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes are (from left) Gary McGrath, Jayde McGrath, Julie Knightley and Ron Knightley at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes are (from left) Gary McGrath, Jayde McGrath, Julie Knightley and Ron Knightley at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Christina Krueger (left) and Jess Atkin at Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Christina Krueger (left) and Jess Atkin at Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Hannah Indigo gets ready for the show as Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Hannah Indigo gets ready for the show as Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Ready for the show are (from left) Michaela Bryan, Jess Walters, Chantel Grundy, Tanita Doherty, Roxanne Thompson, Mallory Treweeke and Bianca Hails as Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Ready for the show are (from left) Michaela Bryan, Jess Walters, Chantel Grundy, Tanita Doherty, Roxanne Thompson, Mallory Treweeke and Bianca Hails as Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes are (from left) Brad Cook, Angie Cook and Melanie Bradshaw at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes are (from left) Brad Cook, Angie Cook and Melanie Bradshaw at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Shae Nicol and Sam Blunt as Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Shae Nicol and Sam Blunt as Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Lok and Kee founders Sarah Stinton (left) and Teela Strang as they present Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Lok and Kee founders Sarah Stinton (left) and Teela Strang as they present Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes show are (from left) Amy Seefeld, Angela Lawler, Kaitlyn Schumann, Kylie Morrison and Kerrie Mason at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes show are (from left) Amy Seefeld, Angela Lawler, Kaitlyn Schumann, Kylie Morrison and Kerrie Mason at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Shae Nicol with Sam Blunt and Jordan Gillespie (right) as Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Shae Nicol with Sam Blunt and Jordan Gillespie (right) as Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Nalarni Pomfret (left) and Brittany Glass as Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Nalarni Pomfret (left) and Brittany Glass as Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Zoe McCarroll with Blake McCarroll (left) and Sam Hoare-Smith as Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Zoe McCarroll with Blake McCarroll (left) and Sam Hoare-Smith as Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Jason Ellis and Shelly Cooper as Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Jason Ellis and Shelly Cooper as Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Shae Nicol with Sam Blunt and Jordan Gillespie (right) as Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Shae Nicol with Sam Blunt and Jordan Gillespie (right) as Lok and Kee presents Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
VIP hostess Tanya Grant (left) with front of house Tyrone Phillips and Amanda Huxley as Lok and Kee present Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
VIP hostess Tanya Grant (left) with front of house Tyrone Phillips and Amanda Huxley as Lok and Kee present Sideshow Femmes at The Powerhouse, Saturday, July 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

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