Dogs... a canine cabaret
Dogs... a canine cabaret is a love letter to our four-legged companions, blending comedy, music and storytelling! This joyful, campy, and heartfelt show celebrates the unspoken, unconditional love between humans and dogs. It's part soulful reflection, part canine chaos, and all heart. Audiences can expect belly laughs, misty eyes, and tail-wagging joy. Whether you're a dog owner, dog dreamer, or just in need of sparkle, this cabaret is for you.
★★★★★ “Magnificent!” Glam Adelaide
★★★★★ "Superb!" The Advertiser
★★★★★ "Your show is a hit!" On Your Markus
★★★★★ "Vulnerable honest cabaret." Fest Mag
★★★★ "Feminist cabaret!" The List
★★★★ "A must watch!' Girls With a Curfew
★★★★ "Bold and unwavering." On the Record
Each show will have a QR code to take audiences directly to dog charities and rescues.
20th Feb 7pm, The Lady Daly Hotel: BRING YOUR FUR BABIES (dogs) to the show. (Please note this does not apply to performances at Plant 4 Bowden.)
Presented by: Carla's Confessional Cabaret
Carla Anita Mattiazzo has captivated audiences worldwide for over 30 years. Trained at Adelaide Elder Conservatorium, T.A.F.T.A Melbourne, and the University of the Arts Philadelphia and NYC, her cabaret journey began in 2010 with Therapy. Acclaimed shows followed, including Just Because I Can!, Born in the Spring, and her character cabarets CABARET ITALIANO and EVOLUZIONE. In 2020–21, THE CATCHELORETTE won Best Cabaret and critical acclaim. Her 2022–23 social justice show PERIOD toured nationally, raising awareness of period poverty. In 2024, That’s NOT Amore won Best Cabaret at Adelaide Fringe and continues to tour to this day. Each season, Carla’s work continues to uplift and inspire.
Sessions
Beer Garden at Lady Daly Hotel:
Mezzanine at Plant 4 Bowden:
Ticket Prices
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
Beer Garden at Lady Daly Hotel
The Lady Daly Hotel, 126 Port Rd, Hindmarsh, Kaurna
There is an entrance both on Port Rd and on Mary St
- 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
Mezzanine at Plant 4 Bowden
Plant 4 Bowden, 5 Third St, Bowden, Kaurna
- 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
- High Visual Content
- Audience members interact from the seated or standing area
