Who is the performer? Tara Minton
What makes cabaret special? Cabaret is such a personal and varied art form. As an audience member you never quite know what you’re in for, and as a writer/performer you have total freedom of expression.
If you had to condense cabaret into a feeling or emotion, what would it be? Alluring.
When did you first get hooked on cabaret? I wouldn’t say I’m “hooked” on it, but I certainly adore the medium as a holiday away from my normal life as a musician. I wrote my first cabaret for the Butterfly Club in 2008. I’ve loved it since then.
What’s the strangest thing you’ve seen at a cabaret show? Darth Vader burlesque striptease!
What’s your favourite thing about the Melbourne Cabaret Festival? How can I name a favourite? I’ll feel like Alice in Wonderland consistently for two weeks! I’m pretty stoked about being home to enjoy this festival with my family and friends.
Tell us about your show. What’s it about? My show is an exploration of the artistic life and love through the music of Joni Mitchell and my own original works, reimagined for harp, double bass and drums. It’s cabaret from a musician’s perspective – strictly no sequins or jazz hands! There will be plenty of saucy tales though and we’ll be serving up a musical menu of jazz, folk and rock‘n’roll.
Describe your show with five words. Scandalous touching. Honest. Delicious. Groovy.
How are people going to leave your show feeling? Hopefully they’ll leave feeling uplifted, hopeful and a little bit cheeky.
What dates and times can I see your show? Saturday June 29 at 7pm and 9.30pm as well as Sunday June 30at 7.30pm.
And at which venue? The Paris Cat, 8 Goldie Place, CBD.
And for what price? $30
Where can we go to read more about your show? www.pariscat.com.au or www.facebook.com/taramintonmusic.
