Gillian Cosgriff News

Review: GILLIAN COSGRIFF: THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A GAME – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2026 at Banquet Room, Adelaide Festival Centre

by Barry Lenny — June 7, 2026

As a late-night Festival companion, it hits the mark nicely.

Adelaide Cabaret Festival Opens; Ursula Yovich Named 2026 Icon Award Winner

by Stephi Wild — June 5, 2026

Ursula Yovich received the 2026 Adelaide Cabaret Festival Icon Award at a sold-out Variety Gala, ahead of her solo performance honoring Nina Simone.

Review: 2026 VARIETY GALA – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2026 at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre

by Barry Lenny — June 5, 2026

Presented by the irrepressible, outrageous, and impossibly talented Artistic Director, Reuben Kaye.

Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2026 Program Revealed

by Stephi Wild — April 1, 2026

The world's largest cabaret festival, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, has unveiled its 2026 program, featuring a star‑studded line‑up of comedy, theatre and music with tickets on sale now.

Bondi Pavilion Unveils 2026 Season

by A.A. Cristi — December 3, 2025

Bondi Pavilion has released its 2026 Artistic Program, outlining a year of multidisciplinary performances, exhibitions, and community events presented across all seasons.

Adelaide Cabaret Festival Celebrates 25 Years

by Stephi Wild — June 5, 2025

The 25th Adelaide Cabaret Festival kicks off tonight with a red carpet opening and a sold-out 2025 Variety Gala at Her Majesty’s Theatre.

Adelaide Cabaret Festival Celebrates Its 25th Birthday With A Sparkling Program

by A.A. Cristi — April 1, 2025

It's the gift that keeps on giving, Adelaide Cabaret Festival is turning 25 and in a birthday celebration like no other, audiences are invited to join the party and ‘BLING IT ON', with a contemporary, and star-studded lineup has announced - tickets on sale from 12pm ACDT.

THE BIG HOO-HAA! Returns to Melbourne Fringe with a New Venue to Call Home

by Stephi Wild — September 30, 2024

Fast, furious and funny, The Big HOO-HAA! is Melbourne's longest-running and best-loved improv comedy show.

Review: VARIETY GALA – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2024 at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre

by Barry Lenny — June 8, 2024

The annual Variety Gala is always well worth attending

Review: MARK NADLER - HOOTENANNY – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2024 at Banquet Room, Adelaide Festival Centre

by Barry Lenny — June 8, 2024

A fabulous string of numbers from what is known as The Great American Songbook.

Review: GILLIAN COSGRIFF: ACTUALLY, GOOD, Soho Theatre

by Kat Mokrynski — May 10, 2024

Gillian Cosgriff: Actually, Good begins with Cosgriff performing using a looper pedal, with backwards vocals and some chords from the onstage keyboard.

Virginia Gay Will Be the Next Artistic Director of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival

by Blair Ingenthron — June 18, 2023

Adelaide Festival Centre has announced award-winning Australian stage and screen star, writer and consummate performer Virginia Gay will take on the role of Artistic Director for the 2024 Adelaide Cabaret Festival.

Bondi Festival Returns This Month

by Stephi Wild — June 15, 2023

Waverley Council has announced the return of the much-loved Bondi Festival, boasting an astonishing arts line-up that’s bolder and better than ever before, with world-class theatre, comedy, cabaret and interactive experiences, from Friday 30th June to Sunday 16th July 2023.

Bondi Festival Returns For 2023

by Stephi Wild — May 19, 2023

Waverley Council is thrilled to announce the return of the much-loved Bondi Festival, boasting an astonishing arts line-up that’s bolder and better than ever before, with world-class theatre, comedy, cabaret and interactive experiences, from Friday 30th June to Sunday 16th July 2023.