Category: Cabaret

Cabaret

Jun 20

CABARET FESTIVAL – The Glen Miller Orchestra – The Festival Theatre – 2K

By Tom Eckert The Glen Miller Orchestra, a Goliath from an era past. As a young jazz lover I must admit I was glad to have the chance to see this band (or at least the band ten or so iterations away from the original 1938 lineup). A sentiment, it would seem, that was shared …

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Jun 18

CABARET FESTIVAL – Ian Shaw – 3.5K

When warmed up with a few heart starters and fully confident of how his humour will be received, Ian Shaw will deliver a big mouthful of outrageous entertainment. 3.5K

Jun 13

CABARET FESTIVAL 2015 – Jobim – 3.5K

This was an excellent program with the delightful Rezende its jewel. 3.5K

Jun 12

CABARET FESTIVAL: The Narelles – Banquet Room – 4.5K

The Narelles (Alan Brough and Casey Bennetto) are a rock band, formed in the late 80s. Ten years after breaking up, they’ve got together to take a trip down memory lane and perform an eclectic selection of songs from their back catalogue. This is not such an unusual premise at the moment, what with the …

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Jun 08

CABARET FESTIVAL: Cole – Banquet Room – 4K

Having previously performed shows that focused on Madonna and Annie Lennox during the Adelaide Fringe, Michael Griffiths brings a retrospective of Cole Porter, both the music and the man, to the Cabaret Festival. Accompanying himself on piano, Griffiths presents a pleasantly understated characterisation, with his vocalisation, mannerisms and carriage creating a believable portrayal. The simplicity …

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Jun 07

CABARET FESTIVAL – Meow Meow – 3.5K

In a show more focused on her singing than her silliness compared to two years ago, Meow Meow allowed her audience to better appreciate her strength of voice and delivery confirming her position as one of Australia’s finest performers and show people. 3.5K

Jun 07

CABARET FESTIVAL – Adam Hills – 1K

One can only speculate what led to this cock-up. 1K

Jun 06

Karrin Allyson Quartet – Dunstan Playhouse -Cabaret Festival – 3K

By Tom Eckert Karrin Allyson and her quartet really know how to fill a room. Her reputation clearly precedes her – practically packing the Dunstan Playhouse. Going for a run through the modern American jazz influence, dipping from time to time into Latin grooves and the French songwriters.This quartet is clearly practiced with each other …

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Jun 06

CABARET FESTIVAL: My Vagabond Boat – Banquet Room – 3.5K

Three highly talented Australian cabaret artists, Rowan Witt, Gillian Cosgriff and Nigel Ubrihien, have come together with fellow writer Stephen Anderson, under the direction of Andrew Ross, to bring the world premiere of My Vagabond Boat, to Adelaide audiences, this Cabaret Festival. Opening with a delightful mash-up of songs relating to “rocking”, the scene is …

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Mar 05

FRINGE 2015 – #FirstWorldWhiteGirls – La Boheme – 5K

We live in such a problematic society, and we feel as if we are alone. This show will make you realise that our problems are either they’re smaller than you think or they’re more than real than they should be. With a very appropriate venue, Brisbane beauties, Judy Hainsworth and Kaitlin Oliver Parker, better known …

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