Event

SQUEEZE MY CABARET

SQUEEZE MY CABARET

SAT JULY 20- 1145PM
SUN JULY 21- 9PM
THURS JULY 25- 1030PM
FRI JULY 26- 1145PM

TICKETS $10

Alongside her hugely successful Squeeze My Cans, theatrical polymath Cathy Schenkelberg is premiering her new show, Squeeze My Cabaret.

Both shows are based on her experiences whilst caught up in Scientology, however, they are quite different in style, content and intention. Squeeze My Cans is a story, delivered to the audience, who are asked to come to their own conclusions. Squeeze My Cabaret is a blatant fun-poke at the silliness of a so-called religion founded by a science-fiction writer.

Giving her permission to play, and paint with lighter strokes than My Cans, My Cabaret is a showcase for Schenkelbergs wonderful singing voice. The work is true to the heart of cabaret, consisting predominantly of songs, both originals and parodies. The satire is biting, without tipping into the uncomfortably vicious.

Another surprising and delightful aspect of this work is the puppetry. The audience gets to know Xenu the Alien and Tom, both of whom are beautiful rod puppets, operated masterfully, and given incredible character.

Keeping a racy, but not frenetic pace, Squeeze My Cabaret comes together seamlessly as Schenkelberg buys in completely to everything she does: schtick, singing, puppetry, impro, and interaction. The preview audience in Adelaide NZ included two children who laughed almost more than most of the adults, and clearly delighted in the theatrical performance presented to them. This is a testament to the underlying warmth and humanity of this hilarious, sparkly, intelligent and engaging show.

She may have failed the audition to be Tom Cruises girlfriend, but judging by the work she is presentingit was his loss!