Adelaide Cabaret Festival has announced its 2024 line-up, the first programmed by new Artistic Director Virginia Gay.

The 12-night program for the 24th festival will feature 79 performances – 17 of them world premieres – and appearances by artists from the US, United Kingdom and New Zealand, plus Australia’s best contemporary cabaret acts.

“Cabaret is beguiling in its simplicity,” said Gay, who took over the Artistic Directorship in June 2023. “It’s stories into song, right? Simple! But magic. So, we’ve tried to see how elastic that formula can be.”

Adelaide Cabaret Festival Artistic Director Virginia Gay. Photo © Claudio Raschella

“Adelaide Cabaret Festival is known by audiences and stars the world over. Little footprint, giant heart. That’s us,” said Gay. “Performances pour off the stage and into the foyer afterwards, and there you are, in your glad rags, belting out songs, laughing, flirting, and drinking champagne. This festival is what I want the whole world to feel like – a celebration of community and abundance, togetherness through individuality, in all its sparkling joy.”

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