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.

Charlee Watt: Caffeine Fiend - A Coffee Cabaret

Bold flavours. Smooth jazz. Strong feelings. 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.

Caffeine Fiend – A Coffee Cabaret has toured to Melbourne’s Underground Cabaret Series at The Round 2025 and The Ellington in Perth for Fringe World 2026. Now part of the Eat & Drink category, this warm, witty show pairs cheeky storytelling and powerhouse vocals with coffee, cocktails, and connection.

Charlee leads a sizzling 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.

Full Price Tickets and Preview 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.

Companion Card Holders receive entrance to the show only.

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Eat and Drink • Jazz

South Australia • Adelaide Fringe Premiere

: Thu, 19 Feb - Fri, 13 Mar
: 60 min to 90 min
: 2 venues
: PG
: $20 to $25
: All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction fee.

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Charlee Watt’s powerhouse vocals, a love of coffee, and a hot band make an excellent brew this Cabaret Fringe - Hayley Horton, Glam Adelaide

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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.

Sessions

Duration: 60 min to 90 min

HYMN BAR:

Thu 19 Feb: 5:30pm

Fri 20 Feb: 7:30pm

Sat 21 Feb: 9:00pm

Sun 22 Feb: 2:00pm

The Murray River Queen:

Fri 13 Mar: 8:00pm

Ticket Prices

Drink and Show: $25.00

Companion Show Only: $0.00

Show Only: $39.00

Show and Espresso Martini: $54.00

Preview - Drink and Show: $20.00

Prices may not be available on all sessions

All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction Fee (some exceptions apply). Read more at Fees explained.

2 Venues

HYMN BAR

73 Grenfell Street, Adelaide, Kaurna

Level 1, entrance via Coromandel Place

: The only access to this space is via steps/stairs.
: Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian

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The Murray River Queen

Grant Schubert Dr, Loxton, Ngarkat

: 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

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Suitability & Warnings

Content Rating: PG

Target Audience: Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17) | Adults (18+)

Family Friendly: Yes

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