Bright Cabaret & Comedy Festival

Ever thought about how nine is an upside-down six? Patrick has. More than anyone has. Patrick is changing the number nine, but she needs your help. Patrick will convince you that we need to change the number nine, show you what we're changing it to, and tell you exactly how we're going to do it while delivering an exhausting, cry-laughing comedy experience you will think about every time you see an upside down 6. Don't be on the wrong side of history. Embrace The New Nine. WINNER BEST COMEDY MELBOURNE FRINGE 2020

Louisa's found true love in the English language, but it's hard being a grammar nerd when there are people selling "potato's" and misusing the word 'literally' at every turn. All she really wants is someone who'll snuggle up with her on the couch and seductively whisper puns into her ear. Ideally in multiple languages. Is that too much to ask? Join language-loving Lou as she explores the 'bien' and the 'mal' of how we communicate, from sign language gone wrong to Germany's penchant for weird and wonderful words, and figures out why she's so smitten with the written. It's nerdy. It's pun-filled. And it might just make you want to learn a language... or at least start erasing those damn stray apostrophes on café blackboards. ★★★★★ "Comma Sutra is a brilliant cabaret show - brilliant in content and performance alike." - The West Australian ★★★★★ “Comma Sutra is an exceptional production with immaculate presentation, quick-witted and sharp comedy, a gripping story and breathtakin

This workshop is for singers of all levels and backgrounds. It is an opportunity for participants to work one on one with renowned singing coach Carolyn Waddell. Participants will perform a song they have prepared, they will receive feedback and time to workshop the song. (Cost $20) There will also be an observer option. This will include the group warm up and give the observer a chance to watch others perform. (Cost $15) Numbers will be limited, please secure your place early to avoid missing out.

Louisa's found true love in the English language, but it's hard being a grammar nerd when there are people selling "potato's" and misusing the word 'literally' at every turn. All she really wants is someone who'll snuggle up with her on the couch and seductively whisper puns into her ear. Ideally in multiple languages. Is that too much to ask? Join language-loving Lou as she explores the 'bien' and the 'mal' of how we communicate, from sign language gone wrong to Germany's penchant for weird and wonderful words, and figures out why she's so smitten with the written. It's nerdy. It's pun-filled. And it might just make you want to learn a language... or at least start erasing those damn stray apostrophes on café blackboards. ★★★★★ "Comma Sutra is a brilliant cabaret show - brilliant in content and performance alike." - The West Australian ★★★★★ “Comma Sutra is an exceptional production with immaculate presentation, quick-witted and sharp comedy, a gripping story and breathtakin

Dolly Diamond will be opening the Bright Cabaret & Comedy Festival with a Bang! Dolly will be in her absolute element, presenting classics her fans love – and always with a twist – along with some fresh new songs for this exciting event.