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Ballarat Cabaret Festival

The Ballarat Cabaret Festival has been brought back under the direction of operatic cabaret sweetheart Issie Hart (They/Them). Hart is an internationally established cabaret artist with Ballarat roots. They are passionate about Cabaret and passionate about Ballarat. Cabaret has been a central part of the culture of Ballarat since the very beginning. 

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Ballarat Cabaret Festival Club

Saturday 18 November 2023
After our mainstage show, Ballarat Cabaret Festival kicks on till late with the Festival Club. Drinks, music, and cabaret fabulousness! Featuring operatic cabaret sweetheart Issie Hart, plus extra special guest entertainers and other surprises. 18+ Event
Ballarat Trades Hall
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Steve "The Sandman" Abbott & Paul "Flacco" Livingston

Saturday 18 November 2023
Steve "The Sandman" Abbott & Paul "Flacco" Livingston exhume the scattered remains of their own characters in 'Forevelyn': a touching tribute to themselves, the men behind themselves, and the two women behind the men behind themselves. Combining stand-up comedy and sit-down musings, these two legends of Australian comedy share stories, readings, and revelations regarding their fictional creations, including the never before revealed contributions of their deceased mothers (both named Evelyn). Their beloved alter egos, The Sandman & Flacco, have their own views on these matters of the heart and are on hand to offer advice to their aging creators. Both of their egos, altered or otherwise, are survived by the skin of their teeth, elevated toilet seats and the age pension. Featuring sublimely adequate musical talents and original songs trumpeting their slow demise into irrelevance and beyond. Presented by Ballarat Cabaret Festival
Ballarat Trades Hall