Lamps Are Hot is an immersive dance-theatre experience that explores what it really means to feel sexy — or not.

From the slouchy shuffle out of bed to the wine-fueled wobble home, journey through a day in the life of sexiness in all its awkward, empowered, hilarious forms. Through bold physicality, throwback hits of all genres, suspicious fashion choices, and a full cast of lighting fixtures, the question is asked: what switches us on… and what doesn’t?

Creator/Performer Jaya (they/them) is a Brisbane-based artist with over seven years of experience in the dance, arts, and events industries across Southeast Queensland, Melbourne, and internationally. Jaya brings a unique blend of cheeky irreverence and a strong work ethic to their craft, acknowledging the queer community for a lot of that influence. Holding both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree, they excel in improvisation and audience engagement, with a particular passion for character creation and storytelling. Coming off the bat of a Matilda Award Nomination in 2024 for ‘A Night With the Villains’ by Mira Ball Productions, Jaya is thrilled to be premiering their first solo work.

CREDITS: Wondered (2025) – Mira Ball Productions, Tweedledee; The Boy from Oz (2025) – Beenleigh Theatre Group, Peter Allen; A Night With the Villains (2024) – Mira Ball Productions & Salad Bowl Collective, Captain Hook; Head Over Heels (2024) – THAT Production Company & Mira Ball Productions, Ensemble; Cluedo! The Interactive Game & NYE Speakeasy: A Wild Party the Musical (2024) – Brisbane Immersive Ensemble & Cunard Cruise Lines (Queen Mary 2), Professor Plum & Jackie; Dreamworld, WhiteWater World & Skypoint (2018-2019 & 2023-2024) – Host, Singer, Suit Character, Dancer; Norwegian Cruise Lines (2019-2020) – Regent Seven Seas, Production Cast Dancer; WICKED (2019) – Matthew Ward Entertainment.