Melbourne’s premier cabaret venue The Butterfly Club makes international debut as it features on a YouTube clip shot by Mitchell Moffit, who shot to fame as a runner-up in the “Best Job in the World” competition for an opportunity to be a caretaker for an island on the Great Barrier Reef.  Despite missing out on the dream job, Moffit, a 21-year old university student from Canada, was approached by Tourism Victoria to promote Melbourne by shooting a video.  He created a little musical number that had me chuckling more than once and even unwittingly singing along.  It comes with a ‘strong cheese factor’ warning on The Butterfly Club’s facebook page, but I’m a sucker for quality cheese and it’s good fun nonetheless! 

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A BURLESQUE TRIBUTE TO ELVIS: ELVISARAMA 

Venue: La Boheme @ 7.30pm 

A $30/C $27.50/FB $27.50

A TIVOLI LOVELIE 

Venue: Metropolitan Hotel @ 6.30pm

A $15/C $12/CH $7/FB $14/G $14

AMAZED - NICHOLAS TWEEDY IS THE REALITY BENDER 

Venue: The Cavern Club 7.00pm

All tickets $28.50

‘AN AWKWARD SEDUCTION’

Venue: Nexus Cabaret

3-4, 10-13 March @ 9.00pm

A $17/C $14/FB $13.50/G $15

COLE’S GIRLS

Venue: Star Theatre (Theatre Two) @ 7.30pm

A $22.50/C $18.00/FB $20.00

DRAGS ALOUD AT THE MOVIES

Venue: The Garden of Unearthly Delights - Le Cascadeur @ 10.00pm

A $22/C $18

LA PETITE MORT - THE ORGASM

Venue: The Promethean @9.30pm

A $20/C $15

LADY CAROL

Venue: The Garden of Unearthly Delights - Bosco Theatre @ 10.15pm

A$32/C $26

MISS K STARS IN HOT SPELL

Venue: La Boheme (upstairs) @ 9.30pm

A $22/C $17/G $17

SHAKESPEARE ON LOVE

Venue: Picnic at Connies @ 7.30pm, 9.30pm

FP $25/C $20/FB $20/G $17.50

THE BALD EAGLES: LIFE IN THE SLOW LANE

Venue: Queens Arms Hotel @ 8.30pm

A $20/C $17

WHEN THE SEX IS GONE

Venue: The Garden of Unearthly Delights - The Spare Room @ 9.15pm

A $22/C $18

WHERE WAS I?

Venue: Arcade Lane - Regent Two @ 11.00pm

A $22/C $17/FB $15

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*Price guide: A=Adult C=Concession FB=Fringe Benefits Members, G=Group (6 people or more) CH=Child (12 and under) Family=2 adults and 2 children FP=Full Price MS=Meal and Show

A TIVOLI LOVELIE 

Venue: Metropolitan Hotel @ 6.30pm

A $15/C $12/CH $7/FB $14/G $14

AMAZED - NICHOLAS TWEEDY IS THE REALITY BENDER

Venue: The Cavern Club 7.00pm

All tickets $28.50

COLE’S GIRLS

Venue: Star Theatre (Theatre Two) @ 7.30pm

A $22.50/C $18.00/FB $20.00

DRAGS ALOUD AT THE MOVIES

Venue: The Garden of Unearthly Delights - Le Cascadeur @ 10.00pm

All tickets $16

LADY CAROL

Venue: The Garden of Unearthly Delights - Bosco Theatre @ 10.15pm

All tickets $26

MISS K STARS IN HOT SPELL

Venue: La Boheme (upstairs) @ 9.30pm

All tickets $15

NIKKI AITKEN PRESENTS…

Venue: The Promethean @ 9.15pm

A $25/FB $20

SHAKESPEARE ON LOVE

Venue: Picnic at Connies @ 7.30pm, 9.30pm

FP $25/C $20/FB $20/G $17.50

THE LOVE AND THE VOICE

Venue: Cushdy (Red Room) @ 9.00pm

A $15/C $10

WHEN THE SEX IS GONE

Venue: The Garden of Unearthly Delights - The Spare Room @ 9.15pm

All tickets $18

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Via Fringe Benefits

Nikki’s onstage persona is the definition of the word diva and her fabulous vocals are the definition of brilliance. After having previously presented narrative based cabaret shows, Nikki, along with the wonderful musical direction from Matthew Carey has put together a fantastic theme driven show with the theme being ‘Alive and Kicking’.

Read the rest of the review by Alicia Norton here.

Via Adelaide Now

Her lyrics and monologues are witty, cheeky and provocative with a healthy dose of self send-up and she sings in a good cabaret style. Accompanied by Mathew Carey at the piano she soon had a full house completely on side.

Read the rest of the review by John McBeath here.

Via Kryztoff Fringe Raw 

On at the premier jazz/cabaret venue in town, The Promethean, Nikki Aitken Presents a themed variety style cabaret show. Selecting a few favourites from Sondheim, Brookes and Brown, Aitken’s vocals are lovely and light, truly entertaining. Matthew Carey, who has worked with the likes of Liza Minnelli, is fantastic as musical director, pianist and banter buddy for Aitken.

Read the rest of the review by Rubina here.

Nikki Aitken Presents…

CABARET LIVE AND KICKING!

Venue: The Promethean

23 Feb, 2 March 7.00pm

7 March @ 3.30pm

9 March @ 9.15pm

Adult $25/Fringe Benefits $20

Book at FringeTIX (1300-FRINGE) or click here.

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Other cabaret shows featured in Adelaide Fringe 2010:

Women - is your orgasm all in HIS mind?

Everybody’s Got Something to Hide (Except for Melissa, Mark and Libby)

Chillie Nights

Ali McGregor in ‘Jazz Cigarette’

Grocery Girls Gone Wild OR Lock Up Your Porters

Nikki Aitken Presents - Cabaret Live and Kicking

Last of the Red Hot Mamas

Coles Girls Exposed

Isabel Hertaeg - Dangerous Dinner Party Guest

Your neo-classical, rock ‘n’ roll, variety, cabaret, chat show experience!

A monthly mix-up of top talent, on the couch or around the baby grand with our red-hot house band.

Chill with a drink as we sample stories and songs, moves and grooves, familiar faces and secret surprise guests.

You never know who could turn up!

LINE UP - SATURDAY 13 MARCH
Paul Capsis 
Natalie Gamsu
Ian Stenlake
Dallas Dellaforce
DJ Sveta 

LATE NIGHT LOUNGE SUPPER MENU
If you are sitting at a table you can pre-order your supper for the night and it will be delivered to you during the show. Supper must be ordered prior to the show. Unfortunately supper will not be available for patrons sitting on the mezzanine level.

View the Late Night Lounge Supper Menu

View the Late Night Lounge Bar Menu

TO ORDER SUPPER: Place your order in person before the show at the Central Bar in the Western Foyers. Alternatively, you can phone Theatre Bars on 02 9250 7868 or emailtheatrebars@sydneyoperahouse.comwith your order at least 24 hours prior to the show. 

Become a fan of Late Night Lounge on Facebook to receive the latest artist announcements, news, reviews, photos and special offers.

Venue: The Studio, Sydney Opera House

Time: 10.00pm

Price: All tickets $35/$30

Book at the Sydey Opera House on 02 9250 7777 or click here.

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*Price guide: A=Adult C=Concession FB=Fringe Benefits Members, G=Group (6 people or more) CH=Child (12 and under) Family=2 adults and 2 children FP=Full Price MS=Meal and Show

LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS 

Venue: La Boheme (upstairs) @ 7.30pm

A$25/C $20/FB $18/G $20

SHAKESPEARE ON LOVE 

Venue: Picnic at Connies @ 7.30pm, 9.30pm

FP $25/C $20/FB $20/G $17.50

THE LOVE AND THE VOICE 

Venue: Cushdy (Red Room) @ 9.00pm

A $15/C $10

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*Price guide: A=Adult C=Concession FB=Fringe Benefits Members, G=Group (6 people or more) CH=Child (12 and under) Family=2 adults and 2 children FP=Full Price MS=Meal and Show

A TIVOLI LOVELIE 

Venue: Metropolitan Hotel @ 3.00pm

A $15/C $12/CH $7/FB $14/G $14

AMAZED - NICHOLAS TWEEDY IS THE REALITY BENDER 

Venue: The Cavern Club 7.30pm

All tickets $28.50

BURLESQUE BEAUTIES 

Venue: La Boheme (Upstairs) @ 7.30pm

A $20/C $15

BYGONE ERROR AND FRIENDS 

Venue: SA Folk Centre @ 7.00pm

A $14/C $10/FB $10

COLE’S GIRLS 

Venue: Star Theatre (Theatre Two) @ 9.30pm

A $22.50/C $18.00/FB $20.00

DIE ROTEN PUNKTE - ROCK! 

Venue: The Garden of Unearthly Delights - Le Cascadeur @ 11.15pm

A$25/C $20

DIRE-TRIBE 

Venue: Sugar @ 8.30pm

All tickets $10

DRAGS ALOUD AT THE MOVIES 

Venue: The Garden of Unearthly Delights - Le Cascadeur @ 10.00pm

A $22/C $18

GENERATIONS OF JAZZ

Venue: South Australian German Association @ 2.00pm

A $12/C $10/CH $5

IN SEARCH OF ATLANTIS

Venue: Austral Hotel - The Bunka @ 10.30pm

A $20/C $17/FB $17

LA PETITE MORT - THE ORGASM

Venue: The Promethean @ 10.30pm

A $20/C $15

LADY CAROL

Venue: The Garden of Unearthly Delights - Bosco Theatre @ 10.15pm

A$32/C $26

LISETTE & HER FAUX MANOUCHES

Venue: Maxim’s Wine Bar @ 2.00pm

FP $18/C $14

NIKKI AITKEN PRESENTS…

 Venue: The Promethean @ 3.30pm

A $25/FB $20

SHAKESPEARE ON LOVE

Venue: Picnic at Connies @ 7.30pm, 9.30pm

FP $25/C $20/FB $20/G $17.50

‘SICKLE OF LIFE’

Venue: The Promethean @ 7.30pm

A $25/C $20

THE LOVE AND THE VOICE

Venue: Adelaide Town Hall (Meeting Hall) @ 3.00pm

A $15/C $10

THE WAU WAU SISTERS’ LAST SUPPER

Venue: The Garden of Unearthly Delights - Umbrella Revolution @ 6.00pm

A $25/C $20/FB $20/G $20

WHEN THE SEX IS GONE

Venue: The Garden of Unearthly Delights - The Spare Room @ 9.15pm

A $22/C $18

WHERE WAS I?

Venue: Arcade Lane - Regent Two @ 11.00pm

A $22/C $17/FB $15

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Come along to Cabaret Live! and share the excitement of the March Madness of Festivals in Adelaide!

*This month, it’ll be on at a later time at 9.00pm.*

Like to sing like Liza, belt like Bernadette or croon like a cabaret star but the living room just wasn’t enough..?

What if you could just turn up and sing your Cabaret…

Live, with a fabulous pianist and an audience..?

Welcome to Cabaret Live! Cabaret songbook supplied… just bring us your heavenly voice! 

The singers accompanied by Chris Martin on Piano.

Sunday 7 March @ 9.00pm (the door opens at 8.30pm)

Admission free

La Boheme

36 Grote Street Adelaide 

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*Price guide: A=Adult C=Concession FB=Fringe Benefits Members, G=Group (6 people or more) CH=Child (12 and under) Family=2 adults and 2 children FP=Full Price MS=Meal and Show

A DELI BURLESQUE 

Venue: The Deli @ 9:30

A $20/ C $17

BERLIN CABARET 

Venue: The Promethean @ 9.00pm

A $30/C $25

BYGONE ERROR AND FRIENDS 

Venue: SA Folk Centre @ 7.00pm

A $14/C $10/FB $10

COLE’S GIRLS 

Venue: Star Theatre (Theatre Two) @ 9.30pm

A $22.50/C $18.00/FB $20.00

DIE ROTEN PUNKTE - ROCK!

Venue: The Garden of Unearthly Delights - Le Cascadeur @ 11.15pm

A$25/C $20

DRAGS ALOUD AT THE MOVIES

Venue: The Garden of Unearthly Delights - Le Cascadeur @ 10.00pm

A $22/C $18

HELGA HANDFULL - LIVE AUS BERLIN

Venue: Cushdy (Red Room)  @ 9.00pm

AllTix$15.00

KINKY KAOS 3

Venue: Caos Entertainment Complex (Cafe & Bar) @ 10.30pm  (the door opens at 10.00pm)

Adults only A$30.00 /At the door $35

IN SEARCH OF ATLANTIS

Venue: Austral Hotel - The Bunka @ 11.00pm

A $20/C $17/FB $17

LA PETITE MORT - THE ORGASM

Venue: The Promethean @ 10.30pm

A $20/C $15

LADY CAROL

Venue: The Garden of Unearthly Delights - Bosco Theatre @ 10.15pm

A$32/C $26

SHAKESPEARE ON LOVE

Venue: Picnic at Connies @ 7.30pm, 9.30pm

FP $25/C $20/FB $20/G $17.50

THE BABY BOOMER TRIBUTE SHOW

Venue: Quality Hotel Tiffins on the Park @ 7.00pm

G $50/MS $60

THE HANS SEDUCTION

Venue: The Mars Bar @ 7.30pm

A$25/G $20

THE LOVE AND THE VOICE

Venue: Adelaide Town Hall (Meeting Hall) @ 3.00pm

A $15/C $10

THE WAU WAU SISTERS’ LAST SUPPER

Venue: The Garden of Unearthly Delights - Umbrella Revolution @ 11.59pm

A $25/C $20/FB $20/G $20

THREE OLD FARTS AND A COUPLE OF TARTS (IN CABARET)

Venue: Glenelg Bowling Club @ 7.45pm

All tickets $17

TRIPLE AGENT SNUZGE SNUZGE FLUFFY KNICKERS (MULTIPLE PERSONALITY OFFICER) IN ‘FULLY INTEGRATED

Venue: Casablabla

@ 8.00pm

A $16/C $12.00

WAR NOTES

Venue: The Garden of Unearthly Delights - The Spiegeltent @ 5.30pm

A $24/C $20

WHEN THE SEX IS GONE

Venue: The Garden of Unearthly Delights - The Spare Room @ 9.15pm

A $22/C $18

WHERE WAS I?

Venue: Arcade Lane - Regent Two @ 11.00pm

A $22/C $17/FB $15

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Lady Carol – All Alone, Together

Bosco Theatre, The Garden of Unearthly Delights

Until March 13th

By Lena Nobuhara

After whetting Adelaide’s appetite with her dazzling performance in a smash hit show “A Company of Strangers” at last year’s Fringe Festival, the wait is finally over – Lady Carol is back.

In her brand new full show, mysterious, alluring and irresistibly sexy Lady Carol in her elegant hooded gown strums her ukulele and sings with her terrific two piece band - Alistair Spence on keys and Toby Hall on drums.  Intimate Bosco Theatre is a perfect venue and she looks right at home on the stage. 

Her haunting, soulful vocals are strong and engaging - she weaves melancholy into the quirky selection of awesomely arranged covers by Radiohead, Queen, King of Leon et al and heartfelt self-penned songs.

She dishes out offbeat etiquette advice on how to be a “lady” in between for comic relief.  Lady Carol suggests we leave lipstick marks to find our way home and to involve as many people as possible when cleaning.   The sing-along to Minnie the Moocher is a riot as we struggle to keep up with her vocal gymnastics and the spontaneous costume change brings gasps of delight.

The adoring audience showed their appreciation with thunderous applause and she reciprocates by showing Cheshire cat grins during songs, letting on that she too, is having lots of fun.   

In my corner of the theatre, the sound is occasionally uneven, making the drums a tad overpowering in a few places, but that’s only a minor gripe and it doesn’t make the show any less enjoyable.

Overall, it was a powerhouse performance - Lady Carol reigns supreme once again.  

Lady Carol - All Alone, Together

Venue: The Garden of Unearthly Delights - Bosco Theater

Mar 9 @ 10.15pm All tickets $26

Mar 7 & 10-13 @ 10.15pm Adults $32/Concession $26

Book at FringeTIX (1300-FRINGE) or click here.

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