Reuben Kaye, the new Artistic Director of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, has chosen the theme of Delicious Revolution for his inaugural program. (Read our interview with him on page 65.) Speaking to Limelight, he says, “From Aussie icons and international acts of immense fame to basement-dwelling unknowns . . . this is a festival of risks, leaps of faith, huge laughs and bigger heart.” Kaye will host the opening Variety Gala, front a series of free talks and unleash a solo show. He will also join the cast of the recent Australian tour of Jesus Christ Superstar for a night of song and backstage gossip in What’s The Buzz?. Other artists in the festival include Mahalia Barnes, Alfie Boe, Casey Donovan, Vince Jones, Jay Laga’aia, Lime Cordiale with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Em Rusciano and Ursula Yovich, to name just a few.

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Did someone say high-school reunion?

First conceived by Artistic Director David Campbell in 2010, Class of Cabaret empowers our most talented high schoolers to step up to the stage. Over the past 16 years, Class of Cabaret has helped launch the careers of many performers who have gone on to achieve success in the industry.

This year, your MC Alex De Porteous (Class of 2015) shows them off. Hear the success stories (and songs) of the now experienced performers who were once starry-eyed students with dreams of razzle dazzle.