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From Johnny To Jack: 5 Things About John Farnham That Inspired The Show
Twenty years before 'Whispering Jack' became the highest-selling album in Australia's history, a teenager named Johnny Farnham broke into the music scene with 'Sadie (The
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5 Shows To See - Backbone Festival Asks How Soon Is Now?
The programme for this year's Backbone Festival in Brisbane is out in the world (you can check it
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Betty Grumble: Love & Anger @ Brisbane Festival 2018 Review
I arrived a minute or two late. Too late to see Betty Grumble prance on stage in her oversized wig, drag queen make-up and body paint.
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No Rest For Michael Wheatley This Sydney Fringe
Fringe veteran, genre-crossing ambisexual cabaret star Michael Wheatley is bringing 'No Rest For The Wicked' to Sydney.
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California Crooners Club Review @ Brisbane Festival 2018
Conceived by Australian television star Hugh Sheridan, the 'California Crooners Club' is Dean Martin meets Diplo, or Sinatra singing Taylor Swift – utterly different to
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Airlock: Hosting The End Of The World At Sydney Fringe
Returning to the Sydney Fringe Festival this September is the dark comedy, 'Airlock: A Nihilistic Cabaret About The End Of The World'.
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Adelaide's Feast Festival 2018 Programme Launch/Highlights
The annual Feast Festival returns with a flurry of pink feathers to descend upon Adelaide for two weeks bursting with queer art and culture.
The majestic and... -
Straight From The Hart Celebrates The Father Of American Musical Theatre At NOOSA Alive!
In this world premiere performance, Australian performer Blake Bowden will take to the stage with a nine piece band to perform the best of Lorenz Hart.
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This Could Be You! Review @ Queensland Cabaret Festival 2018
Whoever said duets can’t be performed solo, has obviously never witnessed one of Sophie Banister’s performances!
Quirky, kooky and completely solo, Sophie Banister... -
Livvy & Pete: Hopelessly Devoted To NOOSA Alive! Festival
Two acclaimed Australian performers share their love for the songbooks of Peter Allen and Olivia Newton-John in their tribute show 'Livvy & Pete'.
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Winter Soulstice Review @ Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2018
The Winter Soulstice Gala (23 June) was a reflective snapshot of Artistic Director Ali McGregor’s 2018 Adelaide Cabaret Festival; it was a celebration of the record
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John Cameron Mitchell: The Origin Of Love Review @ Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2018
A rock version of 'Advance Australia Fair' plays, John Cameron Mitchell strides out (22 June) in a fabulously angular black and white costume that would make Fischerspooner
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Off The Top! Review @ Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2018
'Off The Top!' was supposed to be silly. It was supposed to be disposable, a series of improvised gags that resembled a long segment of 'Whose Line Is It
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Cake By Johanna Allen Review @ Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2018
We’ve an app for every desire and can stream a litany of pleasures on-demand, but are we any happier for it, asks cabaret star Johanna Allen, in her pop-culture melange,
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Archie Roach And Tiddas Review @ Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2018
Through the healing power of song and the tender love of family, Archie Roach AM has danced with his devils at the crossroads many times and won.
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Songs For Those Who've Come Across The Seas Review @ Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2018
Set on the world's most remote island, 'Songs For Those Who've Come Across The Seas' aims to tell the story of that island through the many living organisms that populate the
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Hans And Lucky Seven's Loveboat! Review @ Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2018
From Lucky Seven’s buoyant opening number 'Island Holiday' to the surprisingly arranged finale, 'My Heart Will Go On', music, mirth and mayhem of a maritime nature
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Andrew O'Keefe "Shouts" Johnny O'Keefe Review @ Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2018
Rock stars' biographies often fascinate more than the nine minutes of music by which they are often remembered. The drama of Johnny O'Keefe's life matches the quality and
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Sophie Banister's This Could Be You! At Queensland Cabaret Festival 2018
After performing at the Melbourne Fringe Festival, Sophie Banister returns to home crowds with the debut of her full-length production.
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The Girl Who Jumped Off The Hollywood Sign Review @ Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2018
Hollywood: Where dreams are made and young stars live lives of luxury and adoration.
But behind the staged smiles and glittering spotlights of America’s dream...
