Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Dunstan Playhouse. 12 Jun 2016
For the first time in the Adelaide Cabaret Festival’s history, the iconic Variety Gala has been expanded to include two new revues - a closing night festival affectionately entitled The Last Galah, with a focus on Australian music, and an afternoon Family Gala.
Ensuring the littlest cabaret lovers don’t miss out, the Family Gala is a child-friendly version of the opening night event, hosted by festival artistic directors Ali McGregor and Eddie Perfect. Both have a solid pedigree in children’s entertainment; McGregor with Jazzamatazz! and Perfect on television’s Playschool, and they lead the festivities like pros.
Featuring a subset of the same performers as the Variety Gala, the family edition included Jitterbug and Peppa Pig theme song in a performance from Miss Behave’s Gameshow; rollicking rollerskating from Amy G; and plenty of opportunities for the little ones to join in – including a ball fight to close out the show!
Live theatre proponent, Ali McGregor, remarked at the Variety Gala that kids should be given every opportunity to experience live theatre – her hilarious take on Bjork’s It’s Oh So Quiet proving that she’s not afraid to put her money where her mouth is!
The Family Gala is a great opportunity for families and kids alike to sample the wares of the festival’s performers in a safe and encouraging environment. The activities surrounding the event made it all the more immersive for the little ones and a great day at the theatre.
Nicole Russo
When: 12 Jun
Where: Dunstan Playhouse
Bookings: Closed
