Bernie Dieter's Club Kabarett
Come for the no-holds-barred kabarett, then stay for the astonishing circus, gender-bending aerials and fire-breathing sideshow.
Overview
The spirit of cabaret is alive and well in Melbourne, with one of the world's most-celebrated chanteuses lighting up Meat Market for a month or so. Her particular mix of debauchery, dark humour and biting social commentary make this one of 2025's must-see shows.
German kabarett superstar Bernie Dieter — described as "an electrifying cross between Lady Gaga, Marlene Dietrich and Frank-N-Furter in sequins" —has unleashed her infamous gin-soaked haus band and her troupe of bombastic bohemians on the Victorian capital, kicking off Thursday, April 3 and running till Sunday, May 11. Gather your fellow deviants for this one.
The show encapsulates the spirit of the notorious kabarett clubs of Weimar Germany, and features a vibrant lineup of international talent. The billing includes the dangerous art of fire and sword swallowing, hand balancing, gender-bending aerial performances, and plenty of strip teasing and pole dancing.
The colourful show celebrates freedom and diversity in all its forms — Dieter herself describes it as "the ultimate party at the end of the world".
Select images: Matthew Gelding.
