Cabaret

GRRRL Power

Celebrating the rebels, pioneers, queens and femme fatales of the girl band revolution.

$35.00
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Four women are standing in front of a white background, their legs and feet are on display. They are all wearing different outfits. The woman on the left is wearing a green coat and white boots. The next woman is wearing a colorful jacket, a green skirt, and gray boots. The next woman is wearing a black and white jumpsuit and black boots. The last woman on the right is wearing a purple suit and leopard-print shoes.

  • Written and Directed by: Chelsea Wilson and Fem Belling

  • Produced by: Chelsea Wilson and Fem Belling

  • Devised by: Chelsea Wilson

Are you ready to get your GRRRL Power on? Sing-a-long with iconic girl-band bangers in this high energy celebration of the queens, pioneers, rebel girls and female fatale's of the music industry.

Over eight decades, girl bands have harmonised, danced and fought their way into collective consciousness. Using pop music as their weapon, rebel girls through the ages paired Riot GRRRL energy with songwriting genius, (and some marketing prowess), to put feminism and female empowerment into the mainstream.

In this incredible new show, award winning music-theatre star Fem Belling (Cruel Intentions), the exquisite Indian classical/Bollywood vocalist Parvyn Singh (The Bombay Royale), and internationally acclaimed Vocalist and DJ Chelsea Wilson unite to present an epic journey of grrrl band successes and tragedies.

Taking you on a journey over four continents, expect stories of mischief, passion and heartbreak with an all-girl band soundtrack from Japan, to Australia, Cuba, the UK, to the United States.

With a live DJ on stage spinning the tracks, sing along to iconic bangers from acts such as The Andrew Sisters, The Weather Girls, The Supremes, Salt'n'Pepa, The Bangles, Destiny's Child and Spice Girls. Plus hear some of the greatest girls bands time forgot - Japan’s Pink Lady, The Barry Sisters, Prince’s sexy protege’s Vanity 6 and many more.

This project received Cash to Create through the Fringe Fund

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Event Accessibility: Blind or Low Vision Rating: Partially Accessible, English no barrier

  • Age suitability: PG

  • Event warnings: Haze Effects, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom
    Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton, VIC, 3053

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom is wheelchair accessible. The entrance to the venue is on Lygon St. You can head up the front stairs and through the main doors, from there head right to get to the Loading Dock.If you need step-free access, head to the driveway located on the left-hand side of the main entrance on Lygon Street. The driveway will lead you into the courtyard. From the courtyard, there will be a lift on your right. Head to the first floor and turn right. The ETU Ballroom will be on your right. Volunteers will be available along the route to assist you if needed. Please don't hesitate to ask for help

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  • Full: $35.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $26.25

  • Extra Applause: $45.00

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

  • Concession: $29.00

  • Group 6+: $32.00

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 02 October 2024

6:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

Hump Day
 Past Event

Thursday, 03 October 2024

6:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

 Past Event

Friday, 04 October 2024

6:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

 Past Event

Saturday, 05 October 2024

4:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

 Past Event

Saturday, 05 October 2024

6:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

 Past Event

Sunday, 06 October 2024

5:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

 Past Event

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