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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

Charlee Watt wearing a red cardigan and polka dot headscarf, smiling while holding a red coffee cup at a wooden café table.
Charlee Watt in a dressing room with hair rollers, wearing a robe and holding a cup and saucer while looking at her reflection
Charlee Watt outdoors laughing while pouring espresso martinis into two martini glasses.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Charlee Watt: Caffeine Fiend - A Coffee Cabaret

Two shows only - Adelaide at Hymn Bar or Caffeine Fiend with the Murray River Queen. Back from Perth Fringe and The Ellington Jazz Club.  At just 21, Charlee Watt is already making waves on stages across the country, with the 2024 Adelaide Critics Circle Emerging Artist Award, Adelaide Fringe 2025 “One to Watch,” and both the Cabaret Fringe Encore and Debut Awards.

Part of the Eat & Drink category, this warm, witty show pairs cheeky storytelling and powerhouse vocals with coffee, cocktails, and connection.

Charlee leads a swing infused session of song through smoky classics and surprise hits, serving up a rich, emotional brew about burnout, ambition, and survival.

Come for the complimentary Espresso Martini, songs and sentiment.

Tickets to Caffeine Fiend at HYMN BAR includes your choice of Espresso Martini, bubbles, wine, beer, soft drink, coffee or tea.

Tickets to Caffeine Fiend on The Murray River Queen include two ticket options: Show Only, or Show and Espresso Martini.

Presented by: Charlee Watt

At just 21 years old, Charlee Watt is making waves on stages across the country. With a string of original cabaret shows and a growing list of accolades, she’s won the Adelaide Critics Circle Emerging Artist Award, the Adelaide Fringe “One to Watch” Award, and the Cabaret Fringe Encore Award. Her latest show, Caffeine Fiend – A Coffee Cabaret, has toured Adelaide Cabaret Fringe, Perth Fringe, and Melbourne’s Underground Cabaret Series, delighting audiences with bold vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and a love letter to coffee culture. Featuring fabulous songs, audience chats, and storytelling that invites both reminiscence and reinvention, this is one coffee catch-up worth waiting for.
Eat and Drink • Jazz
South Australia • Adelaide Fringe Premiere
 
Previous Award Winner
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: PG
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17)

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

Presenter

Presented by: Charlee Watt

At just 21 years old, Charlee Watt is making waves on stages across the country. With a string of original cabaret shows and a growing list of accolades, she’s won the Adelaide Critics Circle Emerging Artist Award, the Adelaide Fringe “One to Watch” Award, and the Cabaret Fringe Encore Award. Her latest show, Caffeine Fiend – A Coffee Cabaret, has toured Adelaide Cabaret Fringe, Perth Fringe, and Melbourne’s Underground Cabaret Series, delighting audiences with bold vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and a love letter to coffee culture. Featuring fabulous songs, audience chats, and storytelling that invites both reminiscence and reinvention, this is one coffee catch-up worth waiting for.