A Cabaret Star for Hire

A recently retired showgirl discovering her new life’s purpose ... become a secret agent and uncover a global plot. 

After 10 years of writing, performing and touring internationally, Australia’s “Cabaret Queen” is quitting cabaret.

Cabaret Star For Hire is part performance-art, part Aussie opera, part physical and musical comedy extravaganza with all-original songs and hysterical musings of an artist on the brink of superstardom, or mental breakdown, or both.

Anya Anastasia showcases her bizarre and riotous CV as she publicly seeks new employment in the grips of a global pandemic. This side-splittingly funny tale of one woman’s failures lays bare the razzle-dazzle insta-glam lies of showbiz. In this brand new one woman show, Anya admits to everything she’s messed up or covered up in pursuit of her dreams. From the sublime to the ridiculous and everything in between with very relatable tales from a ruthlessly honest showgirl seeking her new life’s purpose. Do you need a cabaret star in your workplace?

Songs include an original feminist take on a Bond theme, a song for her proposed new Disney movie: “Existential Crisis The Musical”, and a heartfelt ballad “Never give up on your dreams and other terrible pieces of advice”.

Adelaide Fringe 2019 - Winner of the Best Comedy Cabaret (The Sunday Mail)

“Anya Anastasia attacks what she’s leaving and what she’s lived with the most intensely concentrated delivery of a decades long, well-honed comic schtick, downright lyric emotional honesty, and physical comedy. Blindingly Brilliant!” -Barefoot Review-

 

 

www.alist.com.au presents…

Arj Barker • Comes Clean

“Do I swear to tell the whole truth? No, but I'll swear while telling the partial truth. And trust me, it's a lot more fun that way. If you truly want to laugh, then take my word for it. This is honestly the best hour of BS around; I kid you not...” Arj Barker

And he’s not wrong. Australia’s adopted son of comedy returns to Melbourne to premiere his brand-new hour of riotous comedy in Arj Barker ‘Comes Clean’.  

Be prepared for some home truths, some vague truths and some information none of us are ready to hear, but won’t be able to forget any time soon, because Arj brings the hilarity and lots of it.

WINNER - 2019 ARIA Award for Best Comedy Release – ‘Organic’

 “It’s a joy to spend an hour in his world” ★★★★★ The Advertiser

 “A must see for anyone who loves a laugh…” ­Adelaide Now

“Excellent stand-up by an exceptional comedian.” ★★★★ Broadway Baby”

Recommended for ages 15+ | 90 mins no interval

 

 

Maroondah Orchestra

 

An afternoon with the Maroondah Orchestra, presenting three beautiful compositions. Enjoy the cool winter afternoons of the hills, with a hot program of works from Maroondah Orchestra:

Guiseppe Verdi:  Nabucco Overture
Borodin: In the Steppes of Central Asia
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 6 Pathetique

 

Recommended for all ages 

 

Australian Stars of Ballet

Classical ballet and modern works performed by Australia’s leading dancers.

Australian Stars of Ballet come together to perform a collection of divertissement from your favourite ballets and modern works. Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty and Don Quixote: classical ballet at its best in a program with modern ballet by internationally acclaimed choreographers and directors. This cast of Australian dancers have performed in theatres across the world… and now you can revel in their brilliance and celebrate the culmination of exhilarating dance, exquisite music, sumptuous set and costume design in an evening filled with Beauty, Precision and Passion. Projection Dance, Ballet & Contemporary Dance Gala evenings were first produced in the summer of 2015. This dream-like event is a thrilling evening at the ballet featuring renowned dancers performing exquisite classical and contemporary dance works. With a Defilé entrance, the dancers sashay, turn and leap performing romantic pas de deux while the audience sip their champagne on arrival. Like in a picture book, audiences will see exquisite performances including the premiere of brand new work. The program will focus on the mix between avant-garde ballets and masterpieces of the classical repertoire. The result will be not only brilliant, but also unexpected: each artist will perform both an excerpt of classical ballet and of a modern choreography, showcasing a full range of expressions and secrets.

Recommended for ages 5 –70 | 90 mins inclusive of 20 minute interval

 

the habour agency presents

Dami Im • SOLO TOUR

An intimate evening of Piano, Songs & Stories

Dami Im brings her first ever SOLO TOUR for a special and intimate evening of Piano, Songs & Stories.

 “The intimacy of these solo shows and being able to feel the connection with the audience has been so special” Dami said.

Beginning her musical journey as a virtuoso pianist, Dami is renowned for her emotive and powerful vocals since winning The X-Factor Australia. She has released a string of hits such as ‘Alive’, ‘Super Love’ and ‘Gladiator’. She went onto become ‘Eurovision Royalty’ in 2016 when she earned the highest score ever achieved by an Australian entry. 

Recommended for all ages (PG) | Runtime - 70 mins

 

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