Melbourne Cabaret Focus: The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust

15 June 2016 | 4:09 pm | Artist Submission

Answered by: James Lees

Describe your show in a tweet? Ziggy... is a spectacular celebration of Bowie's classic 1972 album brought to life by a 12-piece superband and eight wildly diverse singers.

What happened the first time you saw a cabaret show? I was nine years old and I saw Brecht/Weill at La Boite Theatre in Brisbane. I was entranced by the storytelling, the darkness and the atmosphere. Later I became a rock musician and I love fusing these two loves together.

What is your party pump up song? Blondie — my favourite song is Dreaming. Debbie Harry is still the coolest rock chick on this planet.

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Who is your fave cabaret artist at the moment? Ute Lemper from Germany — a master of works by Brecht/Weill, Nick Cave and she also worked with Scott Walker.

When and where is your Melbourne Cabaret Festival performance? Wednesday 15 Jun, Chapel Off Chapel, 7pm and 9.30pm shows.