Who are the performers? An incredible Perth ensemble cast of Di Shaw, Libby Hammer, Ofa Fotu, Natalie Gillespie and Harry Deluxe – and an incredible band of Perth and Melbourne’s finest! Yes people – we’re travelling 12 people to the Cabaret Festival across the country with no government support… I think that makes us one brave, ballsy (and broke) bunch!
What makes cabaret special? The opportunity to tell stories, sing songs, break new ground and play with people from all walks of life. Fun!
If you had to condense cabaret into a feeling or emotion, what would it be? Brave – always brave!
When did you first get hooked on cabaret? To be honest – my answer is a little lame (and I suspect I’m not the only one out there… go-on… ‘fess up…). I saw the movie Cabaret as a child, and ever since I’ve wanted to be Liza. Sadly I’m a better writer than performer, but hey – at least I can be the woman behind the Liza’s!
What’s the strangest thing you’ve seen at a cabaret show? The strangest, but perhaps most wonderful thing I’ve seen at a cabaret show is Le Gateau Chocolat – he is so decadently rich and chocolatey… I just wanted to go back for another slice! I simply have no willpower!
What’s your favourite thing about the Melbourne Cabaret Festival? This is our first time at the Festival – so I think we’re yet to find a favourite! It’s a such a diverse programme – I just wish we could see absolutely everything!
Tell us about your show. What’s it about? The ‘Harlem Renaissance’ of the 1920s is where our story begins: a window to the lives of five unstoppable women whose tenacity and passion allowed them to transcend childhoods cut short and marred by rape, abuse and desperate poverty to become black blues queens in a white, well-heeled world, and they all had a ‘saucy little secret’ to share. But if you want to know what it is – you’ll have to come and see the show!
Describe your show with five words. Blues, booze, babes and debauchery!
How are people going to leave your show feeling? They’ll have had their heartstrings royally tugged and their funny-bones generously tickled!
What dates and times can I see your show? Dates: Wednesday July 3 and Thursday July 4, 8pm until 10pm.
And at which venue? The 86.
And for what price? Cabaret Table $79 (four people and complimentary bottle of French bubbly and VIP table service until the curtain comes down. Only seven tables available), single seat $25, standing/bar $13.
Where can we go to read more about your show? You can visit our Facebook page and check out photos from our sell-out Perth season.
