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QUEENSLAND CABARET 2021

QUEENSLAND CABARET 2021

3 Jun, 2021 | QCF 2021, Uncategorized

QUEENSLAND CABARET LONG WEEKEND

To celebrate the launch of the February 2022 Queensland Cabaret Festival program – Metro Arts and Queensland Cabaret Festival present Cabaret Long Weekend.

Avoid the road rage, sunburn and queues for the loos and kick off your long weekend with a few days of cool art-conditioned cabaret – unique stories, great songs and top-shelf singers in a short taste of what 2022 has to offer.

So, join us over the new October long weekend, and inoculate your soul with a short, sharp jab of art at the Cabaret Long Weekend!

MY FUNNY VALENTINE BY JOSH DAVETA

MY FUNNY VALENTINE BY JOSH DAVETA

29 OCT | QLD CABARET LONG WEEKEND
Today’s pop classics, reimagined as jazz standards. Josh Daveta and their band The Sequins will take the New Benner stage for one night only.

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ÙMBRIEL

ÙMBRIEL

29 OCT | QLD CABARET LONG WEEKEND
ÚMBRIEL is an electronic, art-pop powerhouse once described as “Like Enya on Steroids.”

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HUNKY DORY

HUNKY DORY

30 OCT | QLD CABARET LONG WEEKEND
Alison St Ledger performs a time capsule of Bowie at his most inspired.

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1971 – THE MUSIC

1971 – THE MUSIC

30 OCT | QLD CABARET LONG WEEKEND
Nadia Sunde takes her audience on a journey into the soundtrack of a year that has never really left us.

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SWEET LIFE

SWEET LIFE

CANCELLED | CAB FEST ’22
Savour life’s best and bittersweet moments through song in this richly layered cabaret.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Queensland Cabaret Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Brisbane City Council. Metro Arts is supported by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. Metro Arts is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy.  The Emerging Producer XChange is supported by the Ian Potter Foundation.

MY FUNNY VALENTINE BY JOSH DAVETA

MY FUNNY VALENTINE BY JOSH DAVETA

3 Jun, 2021 | QCF 2021, Season of Surprises 2021, Uncategorized

MY FUNNY VALENTINE

By Josh Daveta & The Sequins

Presented by Queensland Cabaret Festival and Metro Arts

Today’s pop classics, reimagined as jazz standards.

You might know them from Oscar Theatre Co’s Boy&Girl and previous solo shows Teenage Dreams, now cabaret mogul Josh Daveta and their band The Sequins will take the New Benner stage for one night only with their show My Funny Valentine.

Featuring the music of Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and more, audiences will be in for a vintage experience through the lens of the pop music world for 65 minutes!

 

“A joy to behold” – Stage Whispers

 

“Whether playing the piano or singing, Daveta’s talents are clear…” – Blue Curtains Brisbane
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DATES

Fri 29 Oct, 2021

TIME

7:00pm

VENUE

New Benner Theatre
Metro Arts, West End

TICKETS

General Admission $35 + booking fee
Concession $32 + booking fee
Groups 6+ $32 + booking fee

Booking fee $0.50 per ticket purchased

DURATION

65 minutes

AGES + WARNINGS

Suitable for all ages.

THE ARTISTS

Josh is a POC & Queer singer/songwriter, actor, musician, writer, producer and cabaret artist. They were a top 75 Australian Idol contestant and has worked with many Australian Talents such as Nancye Hayes, Peter Cousens, Marina Prior, Paulini & Jessica Mauboy as well as rubbing shoulders with the likes of Shoshana Bean, Natalie Weiss & super star Katy Perry (the name dropping is foul, we get it). Over the past seven years they have led the way with cabaret, touring with their critically acclaimed shows Teenage Dreams, My Prerogative and their brand defining return season show Like Mariah. They were also apart of Electric Moon’s 15th Anniversary Hedwig & The Angry Inch concert and In The Warm Room: Songs of Kate Bush and recurring artist for Brisbane Pride. Their staple involvement as festival host for Brisbane Festival’s Arcadia and in Brisbane’s phenom, Oscar Production Company’s boy&girl, are career badges stapled into their brand of being one of the city’s finest.

With “producer” also in their zeitgeist of titles, they have created the wildly successful event Broadway In The Dock and their Christmas cabarets Daveta Watch Out & O Night Divine.

Josh’s acting credits include LEGALLY BLONDE (Emmett), LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Audrey II), SPELLING BEE (Mitch Mahoney), HAIR (Hud) & SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD (Man 1).

Their main goal in life is to work constantly enough to buy Starbucks Gingerbread frappucinos at any time of the day.

VISITING US

We take the safety of our patrons, staff and artists seriously. Metro Arts is operating in line with current Queensland Government guidelines and the Stage QLD COVIDSafe Industry Plan. If you are unwell, please refrain from attending events at Metro Arts. Maintaining physical distancing requirements is expected and is the individuals responsibility. Click here for more information. 

ÙMBRIEL

ÙMBRIEL

3 Jun, 2021 | QCF 2021

ÙMBRIEL

 
Presented by Queensland Cabaret Festival and Metro Arts

Flamboyant, sexy and brilliant. ÚMBRIEL is an electronic, art-pop powerhouse once described as “Like Enya on Steroids.”

Guaranteed to seduce you with their flamboyant performance, technical brilliance and vivid expression. This is the sexiest dream you can have with your eyes open.

Join ÙMBRIEL for a dreamy music experience where string quartets battle industrial synthesizers, and a voice that shines through from another realm, incandescent in its ability to grow, to strike, to pierce, and to mend.

With influences spanning from Nina Simone, to Kate Bush and Bjork, ÚMBRIEL blends orchestral nuance with pop appeal. This is freak-pop at its sexiest, dreamiest best.

 

“… a theatrical and hyper-sexual slice of sonic brilliance.” – Happy Mag

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DATE

Fri 29 Oct, 2021

TIME

8:30pm

VENUE

New Benner Theatre | Metro Arts, West End

TICKETS

General Admission $35*
Concession $32*
Groups 6+ $32*

* +Booking fee $0.50 per ticket purchased

SHOW DURATION

60 mins

AGES + WARNINGS

Suitable for ages 14+

Photo by Jade Ellis

THE ARTISTS

ÚMBRIEL

ÚMBRIEL is a musician and performer whose process and work participates within myriad modalities and styles, blending orchestral theatricality, erotic depth, and pop appeal with industrial grit.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Queensland Cabaret Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Brisbane City Council. Metro Arts is supported by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. Metro Arts is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy.  The Emerging Producer XChange is supported by the Ian Potter Foundation.

VISITING US

We take the safety of our patrons, staff and artists seriously. Metro Arts is operating in line with current Queensland Government guidelines. If you are unwell, please refrain from attending events at Metro Arts. Maintaining physical distancing requirements is expected and is the individual’s responsibility. Click here for more information. 

HUNKY DORY

HUNKY DORY

3 Jun, 2021 | Past Works, QCF 2021

HUNKY DORY

With Alison St Ledger 

Presented by Queensland Cabaret Festival and Metro Arts

Praised as one of the greatest albums of all time, Hunky Dory is quite simply a wondrous work of art. And this December it turns 50!

Influenced by Warhol, Dylan and The Velvet Underground with nods to Nietzsche and Aleister Crowley; and including joyous gems like ‘Fill your Heart’ and ‘Kooks’… Hunky Dory is a time capsule of Bowie at his most inspired.

Alison St Ledger – reunited with Meg Burstow on piano, Mark Angel on guitars, Robert (Dr Bob) Harley on bass and Nicki Perry on drums – performs the album in its entirety.

At a time when things feel so out of kilter, what better way to uplift the spirit…and say it’s alright… we’re ok… everything is Hunky Dory!

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DATE

Sat 30 Oct, 2021

TIME

4:00pm

VENUE

New Benner Theatre | Metro Arts, West End

TICKETS

General Admission $40*
Concession $32*
Groups 6+ $32*

* +Booking fee $0.50 per ticket purchased

SHOW DURATION

60 mins

AGES + WARNINGS

Suitable for all ages. Mild coarse language. 

 

Image by Robyn Mill

 

THE ARTISTS

Alison St Ledger

Alison St Ledger is best known for her stellar performances in Women in Voice, as well as critically-acclaimed performances at the Brisbane Cabaret Festival including Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, Transformer and the Matilda award-winning Tom Waits for No Man. As a singer/songwriter, Alison has released numerous recordings including Cliffside Sessions with her roots trio – The Switch with Sallianna Campbell and Dave McGuire. As a guest vocalist with Aussie rock legends Powderfinger, she’s toured throughout Australia and made numerous television appearances on Rove Live, The Panel and Sunrise.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Queensland Cabaret Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Brisbane City Council. Metro Arts is supported by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. Metro Arts is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy.  The Emerging Producer XChange is supported by the Ian Potter Foundation.

VISITING US

We take the safety of our patrons, staff and artists seriously. Metro Arts is operating in line with current Queensland Government guidelines. If you are unwell, please refrain from attending events at Metro Arts. Maintaining physical distancing requirements is expected and is the individuals responsibility. Click here for more information. 

1971 – THE MUSIC

1971 – THE MUSIC

3 Jun, 2021 | Past Works, QCF 2021

1971 – THE MUSIC

With Nadia Sunde 

Presented by Queensland Cabaret Festival and Metro Arts

Janis Joplin’s Pearl, Carole King’s Tapestry and Led Zeppelin’s IV; Nadia Sunde takes us on a journey into the soundtrack of a year that has never really left us.

1971 explores a year in music that continues to weave its soulful tapestry throughout our 21st century lives. It was the year of Sticky Fingers, Janis Joplin’s Pearl, Carole King’s Tapestry and Led Zeppelin’s IV…to name just a few. Multi-award-winning chanteuse and ABC music journo Nadia Sunde takes her audience on a journey into the soundtrack of a year that has never really left us.

Settle in for an epic evening of music, featuring songs by Carole King, Marvin Gaye, Joni Mitchell, Janis Joplin, Harry Nilsson, Elton John, Bill Withers, John Denver, Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones and more.

This stunning concert cabaret brings Nadia’s ‘deliciously warm and soulful’ voice together with Peta Leigh Wilson on keys, Kym Ambrose on drums, Crick Boue on bass and Scott French on guitar.

BOOK NOW

DATE

Sat 30 Oct, 2021

TIME

7:00pm

VENUE

New Benner Theatre | Metro Arts, West End

TICKETS

General Admission $40*
Concession $32*
Groups 6+ $32*

* +Booking fee $0.50 per ticket purchased

SHOW DURATION

60 mins

AGES + WARNINGS

Suitable for all ages.

Image by MJP Photography

 

THE ARTISTS

Nadia Sunde
An acclaimed cabaret artist, songwriter, theatre actress, comedienne and former ABC radio presenter, Nadia Sunde is an outstanding performer. She effortlessly creates moments with audiences that hold the space for joyful, righteous and inspiring connections. Nadia is the recipient of multiple national and international songwriting and performance awards including a Queensland Music Award, APRA Art Music Award, International Songwriting Award and a Gold Coast Creative Industries Award. Between 2003 – 2011, Nadia became a household name in her home of South East Queensland as a presenter/producer for ABC radio – including regional and statewide broadcasts. Nadia’s current performance projects include the large scale roller skating theatre spectacle ‘RINK’, in partnership with Australian theatre dance company Everybody NOW! Nadia is a creative lead, performer and musical director on this project. A multi-award winning theatre maker and songwriter for children, Nadia has written six original theatre works for 0-8 year olds and their families. In late 2020 Nadia was commissioned by the State Library of Queensland to write 5 original songs inspired by their book series ‘Stories for Little Queenslanders’.

Nadia Sunde – vocals
Peta Leigh Wilson – piano/keys
Kym Ambrose – drums
Jamie Clark – guitars
Chris Pearson – bass

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Queensland Cabaret Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Brisbane City Council. Metro Arts is supported by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. Metro Arts is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy.  The Emerging Producer XChange is supported by the Ian Potter Foundation.

VISITING US

We take the safety of our patrons, staff and artists seriously. Metro Arts is operating in line with current Queensland Government guidelines. If you are unwell, please refrain from attending events at Metro Arts. Maintaining physical distancing requirements is expected and is the individual’s responsibility. Click here for more information. 

SWEET LIFE

SWEET LIFE

3 Jun, 2021 | QCF 2021, Uncategorized

SWEET LIFE

By Leah Lever
Presented by Queensland Cabaret Festival

Savour life’s best and bittersweet moments through song in this richly layered cabaret.

Brimming with all things sugar and spice, Sweet Life brings together the highs and lows of life and love in a delicious musical journey. 

From the classic Blueberry Hill to Julie Andrew’s iconic rendering of My Favourite Things, the weird and wonderful Summer Wine and the sublime Love Tastes Like Strawberries, Leah will give you a tantalising taste of life’s more intriguing flavours. This scrumptious cabaret has all the vulnerable innocence, courage and authenticity of Maria in The Sound of Music.

Like the lingering drizzle of honey, the warming trickle of sipped wine, and the sensual burst of flavour from the first bite into a strawberry, Leah Lever’s new cabaret Sweet Life will leave you wanting more.


“Breathtaking, captivating and pitch-perfect.” – Redland Museum (2021)

 

Please note: This show has been cancelled. All ticket holders have been contacted to advise of options to transfer tickets or be refunded.

Please note: In line with Queensland Health regulations, all patrons and visitors at Metro Arts will be required to be fully vaccinated. Proof must be presented on entry to venue staff. Find out more.

DATES

Thur 10 Mar

TIMES

6:30pm

VENUE

New Benner Theatre
Metro Arts, West End

TICKETS

Standard (Theatre Seat) $35 + booking fee
Concession (Theatre Seat) $32 + booking fee

Standard (Cabaret Table) $45 + booking fee
Concession (Cabaret Table) $42 + booking fee

Booking fee $0.50 per ticket purchased

DURATION

50 min

AGES + WARNINGS

Suitable for all ages.

 

THE ARTISTS

LEAH LEVER

Teenage songstress Leah Lever has an ethereal soprano tone that lifts her audience on an inspirational journey of positivity.

Leah was identified as musically gifted at a young age. Then, when she was just 15 years old, Leah was the youngest ever student accepted to study music at one of Queensland’s leading universities and graduated with a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Music) With Distinction in 2020 – at just 18 years old. She polished her performance skills studying at Australia’s most prestigious creative arts institution, the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) this year.

Inspired by music from the 1940s to the 1960s, Leah’s style is versatile and includes classical cross-over, musical theatre, ballads, jazz, folk, and pop.

Whether she’s singing before a crowd of thousands or performing a more intimate cabaret show for just a hundred or so eager fans, Leah always gives her all and creates an unforgettable musical experience for her audience.

Leah Lever  Performer / Writer

Alison St Ledger  Director

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Queensland Cabaret Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Brisbane City Council.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please note: In line with Queensland Health regulations, as of 17 December all patrons and visitors at Metro Arts will be required to be fully vaccinated. Find out more.