In many ways, cabaret is the most intimate of art forms. Even when they’re performing in large theatres and concert halls, the best cabaret artists successfully craft a sense of connection between themselves and you, the audience, which not only breaks the fourth wall but demolishes it completely – all with a song and a smile.
With Adelaide Cabaret Festival now in full swing, we asked several of the Australian artists performing at the Festival this year for their thoughts on the importance of intimacy in their performances and how they create such a bond with audiences. Here’s what they had to say:
