Blending song, dance, theatre and even comedy, cabaret is the irresistible performance art that has it all. Immerse yourself in the glitzy world of cabaret when the
Melbourne Cabaret Festival hits town from the 22nd July to the 25th July.
From sequins and stockings to shameless dark comedies, the varied talents of some of Melbourne's most exciting cabaret performers will be on show. There will be performances from regular stars such as
Sammy J as well as inventive new acts.
The festival will present over 40 performances, beginning with the opening gala featuring some of Melbourne's best-known cabaret stars. Shows will be held in several venues across South Melbourne including the quirky
Butterfly Club, a salon and cocktail lounge housed in an old Victorian shop. Other venues include The Ballantyne Room and The Council Chamber in the
South Melbourne Town Hall. Venues are easily reached by tram 112 from Southern Cross Station, and a valid tram ticket also entitles you to a drink discount on the night.
Tickets can be booked directly through the
website or through the phone. Special packages are available which grant you unlimited access to certain venues at discounted rates. All ticket prices and performances can be viewed online, as well as venue locations and seating plans.
Cabaret would not be complete without a glass of wine or two. A two-course meal with drinks is available to be booked when purchasing tickets for 8.30pm performances in the Great Hall, otherwise light snacks and drinks are available at all other times. Delicious cocktails are also the specialty of the Butterfly Club, best drunken with some late night tapas. So prepare to be entertained and surprised, as anything goes with cabaret.
