Cabaret

Adore Händel’s Little Black Book

A blush-worthy and enchanting blend of opera, drag and storytelling.

$35.00
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Drag Performer with, white make up, white wig, in a pink velvet outfit with lots of frills.
Drag Performer with, white make up, white wig, in a pink velvet outfit with lots of frills.
Drag Performer with, white make up, white wig, in a pink velvet outfit with lots of frills.

Image Credit: Bri Hammond

Drag Performer with, white make up, white wig, in a pink velvet outfit with lots of frills.
Drag Performer with, white make up, white wig, in a pink velvet outfit with lots of frills.
Drag Performer with, white make up, white wig, in a pink velvet outfit with lots of frills.

  • Created and Performed by: Adore Händel

  • Written by: Hannah Belle

  • Composer: Will Toft

Adore Händel is the incorrigible 18th century pansexual, time-traveling, songbird and raconteur. Prepare to be captivated as they spin scandalous tales of lust, drama, and paramours aplenty. This whimsical drag cabaret blends opera, pop classics, and original songs, all complemented with fanciful narratives sure to enchant and amuse. For a uniquely blush-worthy, magical hour of pansexual excellence, come and delve into the delectable depths of Adore Händel's Little Black Book.
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  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Age suitability: M

  • Event warnings: Mild Coarse Language, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Speakeasy Theatre - Apollo
    522 Flinders St, Melbourne, Vic, 3000

    The venue is located off street level, and accessed via a single rail staircase with 15 steps, leading to the open bar and theatre space. There is an additional 3 steps into the upper level were the bathroom is located.

    There is on-street parking nearby but no reserved accessible parking.

    The toilets at this venue are not accessible.

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  • Full: $35.00

  • Concession: $30.00

  • Group 6+: $30.00

  • Extra Applause: $40.00

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

"Dazzlingly dressed and with a voice to die for" - Theatre Travels

theatretravels.org

"Adore is a powerhouse with a well written script and a larger-than-life persona and works the audience right from the first number" - Stage Whisperers

stagewhispers.com.au

"This Shakespearean Barbie is not for the faint of heart" - The List

list.co.uk

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Friday, 04 October 2024

5:30pm

Speakeasy Theatre - Apollo

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 Past Event

Saturday, 05 October 2024

5:30pm

Speakeasy Theatre - Apollo

 Past Event

Sunday, 06 October 2024

5:30pm

Speakeasy Theatre - Apollo

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