Australia hosts a wealth of cabaret festivals and performances, including the world’s biggest cabaret festival, which takes place annually in Adelaide. The art form itself is versatile and diverse, and it can include singing, dancing, comedy, theatre and more. So what does it take to become a cabaret artist?
Ali McGregor started her career as an opera singer, but fell in love with cabaret after experiencing her first show. Since then, she has become an award-winning cabaret performer both in Australia and internationally, and helmed the Adelaide Cabaret Festival from 2016-18.