For over a decade, German entertainer Hans has ruled the Adelaide roost. Frequently covered in feathers and sequins, he has ensured this fair city has shaken off its lethargic conservatism. With accordion in hand, Hans knows how to use his fingers to good effect.
This beautifully put-together show is absolutely what cabaret should be.
Amelia Ryan brings her tale of pregnancy to the stage in a funny assortment of songs, detailed anecdotes and witty banter. The show is a delightful production that is packed with many authentic and comedic moments.
A self-confessed goodie two shoes suddenly finds himself working for a “not so legitimate business man.”
The somewhat sweet, somewhat spicy New South Wales cabaret performer, Irene Nicola, takes on the patriarchy, a*****e politicians, late-stage capitalism and in-equality in this in-your-face performance that has the entire audience cheering.
Megan Doherty does beautiful singing of interesting songs in an elegant venue, with a theme of creativity, sensitivity to one’s muse, and how performers stay both brave and vulnerable.
Alfie Ordinary offers a bitter twist to his highly enjoyable sequined romp through his young life at Madame LeCoq's Preparatory School for Fabulous Boys.
Hard-core Peggy Lee fans cannot complain about repertoire choice, presentation or musical style as Brigitte Baden-Rennie performs her intelligent and entertaining homage to the great jazz/pop vocal stylist.
Currently Australia's most famous drag queen, Courtney Act, is one of this year's Fringe Ambassadors, and presented a cabaret of cover songs.
Disgruntled actor Garry Starr, has just been kicked out of the Royal Shakespeare Company for ill-defined reasons.
The 7ft tall bearded bombshell, GINGZILLA is back! Her show won her a Best Cabaret Weekly Award and the overall John Chataway Innovation Award, and if you had the chance to check her out you'll know why!
From the creators of La Soirée comes a night of sassy entertainment, song, comedy & circus. Leave your coat & your hang-ups at the door and get your swizzle on.
Using instruments such as a toilet brush, tuba, musical saw and other weird appliances, the sisters celebrate Christmas in their own unique style.
The long-lashed, red-lipped, cabaret star, Lady Rizo, fabulously returns to the Adelaide Cabaret Festival - but this time she’s not alone!
Magic and comedy go hand in hand. Penn and Teller, Siegfried and Roy and dozens of others have used the art of illusion to comedic effect.
There is nothing nice about this cabaret performance – mercifully! We are confronted, comforted, ostracised, outraged, deliberately confused and just as deliberately cajoled.
Jacques Brel is alive and well and living in Adelaide. At least for one night.
Meow Meow is, at heart, a comedienne, a mistress of comedy in the tradition of Barry Humphries.
Courtney Act brings her highly entertaining show The Girl From Oz to the Spiegeltent for three shows as part of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.
Not only will this show take you back to your childhood years filled with Roald Dahl’s delightfully ridiculous rhymes, but you’ll also learn about the many events that made up the man behind the books