TIME TO GO WILD FOR CABARET: SUPPORTING & SHOWCASING OVER 120 LOCAL ARTISTS

Photo credit: Amanda Grace Leo photographed by Sacha Stejko

Media are invited to film, photograph and interview the audacious artists that come together for the annual Auckland Live Cabaret Season from 14 - 25 September.

Auckland’s most historic and iconic venue - The Civic - is the setting for these fabulous festivities and provides a space for audiences to embrace their wild side while supporting the best of our local artists. See the times and opportunities below. 

"We are proud to showcase another incredible array of talent from across Aotearoa alongside international performers. This flagship event for Auckland Live continues to support the creative industries with four previously commissioned works currently touring to festivals around the country. This season has more than 120 artists involved, and two new commissioned works making their New Zealand premiere."
- Bernadette Haldane, Deputy Director, Auckland Live. 

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 Click here for full programme details and schedule.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEDIA INCLUDE:

  • Interviews with programme artists by request, including: Hugo Grrrl, Kita Mean & Anita Wigl'it, Hollie Smith, Yulia, Modern Māori Quartet, Rutene Spooner and more

Opportunities for advance show photography and videography at The Civic for the following artists:

  • Catch up with the legendary Modern Māori Quartet as they take a joyride through the 80's in Aotearoa on Monday 12 September - sneak peek video here

  • A chance to peek behind the curtain with Pōneke-based drag-trio The Tiwhas who are shaking up the world of drag through celebration of Māoritanga on Tuesday 13 September - sneak peek video here

  • Meet the man behind the beloved and hilarious Anita Wigl'it, star of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under, as they prepare for Champagne & Cabaret on Wednesday 14 September - sneak peek video here

  • Discover the beguiling Sophie Koh, AKA Shanghai Mimi, straight from across the ditch with her unique blend of East-meets-West Jazz fusion, on Thursday 15 September - sneak peek video here

  • Meet with internationally acclaimed Drag King, Hugo Grrrl and learn about his naughty ode to body positivity, Naked Boys Reading on Thursday 15 September

  • Uncover the naughtier side of cabaret, complete with whisky, with Mouthfeel, from the mind of NZ Dance legend MaryJane O'Reilly on Tuesday 20 September

  • Transport yourself to Edith Piaf's iconic club residency in 1940's Paris with acclaimed contralto Yulia on Wednesday 21 September

  • Dive deep into the jazz songbook with acclaimed kiwi songstress Hollie Smith on Thursday 23 September - sneak peek video here

  • Learn about the man, the myth and the legend that is Māui with acclaimed Māori cabaret king Rutene Spooner on Friday 23 September - sneak peek video here

Michelle Lafferty