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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For one night only, the powerhouse Australian cast of this Olivier Award-winning production unites for an exclusive Adelaide Cabaret Festival event.

What’s the Buzz is your access-all-areas backstage pass to the smash-hit musical. Experience the legendary score like never before as the stars strip back the spectacle to share the songs you love, interspersed with untold stories and secrets from life on the road.

From the earth-shaking high notes to the candid backstage gossip, this is a rare chance to get up close and personal with Australia’s musical theatre royalty. Enter ready, leave utterly converted – this is the gospel truth according to the cast.