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House of Yes, Bushwick, Brooklyn

Dirty Circus: Variety Show at House of Yes

Aerialists, drag, burlesque and sideshow acts share the House of Yes stage in its longest-running variety show, with a bathtub seat up front.

Photo: Raffi Asdourian · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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House of Yes is Bushwick's most theatrical nightclub, and Dirty Circus is its signature early show: three acts of aerial acrobatics, pole, burlesque, drag and sideshow with a lineup that changes every week. One guest per show gets the vintage clawfoot bathtub seat, complete with bubbles and a personal butler. If you have visitors who want the Brooklyn night out they have heard about, start here before the dance party.

What to expect

Doors open about 45 minutes before showtime, with cabaret tables for groups and general seating that is not guaranteed for latecomers. Some acts get wet, so seats in the splash zone are clearly marked. Strobes are used, and content can include adult themes and theatrical physical risk.

Good to know

  • It is 21+, with no re-entry and no refunds.
  • Arrive early; seating is not guaranteed once the show is underway.
  • Splash-zone seats are marked if you would rather stay dry.
  • House of Yes is at 2 Wyckoff Avenue, by the L at Jefferson St; the entrance is ADA accessible.
  • Book a cabaret table for birthdays or groups.

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Common questions

What is Dirty Circus?

House of Yes's longest-running variety show, with circus, cabaret, burlesque, aerial acts, pole, drag and sideshow in three acts.

Is there an age limit?

Yes, it is 21 and over.

What is the bathtub seat?

One guest per show can watch from a vintage clawfoot bathtub with bubbles and butler service; access starts 30 minutes before the show.