Charlee Watt: Beating Up The Beatles
A genre-bending cabaret that reimagines the Fab Four like you’ve never heard before. Fresh from Perth Fringe, multi-award-winning and critically acclaimed, powerhouse vocalist Charlee Watt transforms iconic hits into lush, jazz-infused masterpieces inspired by legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. Backed by a stellar jazz quartet, led by David Goodwin, Charlee delivers bold, sassy renditions and daring reimagining's spanning love, loss, and life. Having toured across SA, VIC, and WA to rave reviews, sell-outs, and standing ovations, Beating Up The Beatles has cemented Charlee’s reputation as one of SA’s exciting new cabaret voices.
★★★★★ "Watt’s stage presence was captivating." Sam About Town
★★★★★ Glam Adelaide
★★★★★ SALT Festival
★★★★ The List
Eliza Hall in Prospect is 10 minutes form the City with good parking facilities available and public transport via bus.
Reviews & Fringe Feed Reacts
3 5 9
Charlee Watt entranced me from the get-go...Get in on the ground floor with this girl. - Arna Eyres-White, The Barefoot Review
Charlee Watt is a exceptional young performer with a velvet voice - Ben Steffanoff, Glam Adelaide
From the moment the first notes of ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ began to play, Watt had us hooked. She displayed incredible vocal control and power - Alana Kaye, Theatre Now
Watt’s show reimagines brilliant songs to keep them fresh, in this case with jazz twists and slight lyrical changes. - Michael X. Savvas, In Daily
with a standing ovation, this show is for the Beatles fan, the jazz fan, the music fan… so that’s basically everyone covered then! - Hannah Homburg, The List UK
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Presented by: Charlee Watt
Charlee Watt is a magnetic, award-winning cabaret artist from Port Lincoln, South Australia. At just 21, she has already carved a name as an emerging performer in the cabaret scene, known for powerhouse vocals, inventive reinterpretations, and bold storytelling. Her acclaimed shows include Beating Up The Beatles—a high energy swing-infused reinvention of Fab Four classics—and Caffeine Fiend—a sultry coffee-charged cabaret that won the 2025 Cabaret Fringe Debut Award. With multiple 4- and 5-star reviews, Emerging Artist awards, and a Critics Circle nod to her name, Charlee blends humour, stories, and genre-bending music to create unforgettable live performance experiences.
Sessions
Ticket Prices
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1 Venue
Eliza Hall at City of Prospect - Payinthi
Payinthi, 128 Prospect Rd, Prospect, Kaurna
Venue has car parking behind, accessible by Olive St and Vine St. Surrounding street parking is also available. Venue is accessed by main entry on Prospect Rd, side entry via Vine St Plaza into Eliza Town Hall and at back basement via lift (during Library opening hours).
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Suitability & Warnings
Accessibility
- High Audio Content
- Audience members interact from the seated or standing area
- Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language