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

A very happy 39 nine year old woman, and her 19 year old jack russell beagle April, sitting side by side. In a dog mum pink t shirt and blue shorts.
A lady in a pink mum t shirt that says Dog Mum and a 19 year old beagle jack russell staring loving into each others eyes smiling.
woman in the background in a pink t shirt, beagle jack russell dog April in the foreground smiling at the camera
Adelaide Fringe 2026

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.

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.
Cabaret • Comedy
Australia • World Premiere
 
Fringe Fund Recipient
Reviews
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: PG
Family friendly: No
Target audience: Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17)
Mental Health
Loud Noises

Accessibility

 
High audio content
 
High visual content
 
Audience members interact from the seated or standing area

Presenter

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.