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

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Gemma is staring down the barrel of the camera in a squat position against a bright red background. She has wet hair falling in front of her face with a neutral, slightly intimidating expression on her face. She is wearing a white singlet with visible black bra straps and a short black skirt. He elbows are resting on her bent knees.
Gemma shot from above head-height staring down the barrel of the camera. She stands against a bright red background with wet hair and a neutral, slightly intimidating expression on her face. She is wearing a white singlet with visible black bra straps and a short black skirt.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Gemma Caruana: RAGE BAIT

Gemma has a lot of big feelings -

Perfectionist theatre kid, turned carefree comedian, turned divine feminine monster; bear witness as this clenched & campy queen of cabaret explores female rage through sketch, original tunes and a complex relationship with funghi pizza.

'RAGE BAIT' digs deep into the sh*t that makes us p*ssed; Fuming about the state of society and impending environmental collapse? Valid. Still seething about the unforgivable departure of bisexual icon and tomboy teen-mum Bridget Parker on Neighbours in 2009? Also valid! 

Directed by Sharnema Nougar and Composed by Daniel Tusjak, 'RAGE BAIT' is the ultimate sketch-cabaret for those sick of doomscrolling seeking a deranged diva to offer a strong dose of comedic catharsis.

★★★★★ The List (UK)

★★★★★ INDAILY

★★★★★ Fresh 92.7

Presented by: Gemma Caruana

Hailing from Tandanya/Adelaide, Gemma Caruana is a Queer creative artist of Maltese heritage. In 2017 Gemma completed the celebrated Class of Cabaret program through the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, directed by Ali McGregor & Eddie Perfect where she was under the mentorship of internationally recognised cabaret artists. She earned her BA in Music Theatre from the Ballarat Arts Academy in 2020. Her debut one-woman Cabaret 'Underwire', was performed at the Melbourne Fringe Festival in 2022 to rave reviews. 'Underwire' continued to tour locally and internationally at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2024. An award winning writer & performer, Gemma has earned back-to-back Weekly Awards at the Adelaide Fringe Festival; Emerging Artist in 2024 with 'Galah Galah' and Best Cabaret in 2025 with ‘Underwire'.
Cabaret • Comedy
Australia • SA Premiere
Reviews
  •   6
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  •   5

  • I was blown away. RAGE BAIT is if Ari Aster was a woman, had an incredible singing voice. Reminiscent of old Full Frontal...Pythonesque. - Greg Gorton, Theatre Travels

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    Engrossing...Absurd...Wild. A captivating performer. - Hugging Comedians

  • A storm of passionate silliness and stunning fury. Gemma's fantastic. There's an electricity in her body that is startling. - PRAISE DIONYSUS

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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: MA15+
Coarse Language: Occasional, Strong
Loud Noises
Nudity Level: Occasional, Mild

Please note

Misogyny

Accessibility

 
High audio content
 
Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage

Presenter

Presented by: Gemma Caruana

Hailing from Tandanya/Adelaide, Gemma Caruana is a Queer creative artist of Maltese heritage. In 2017 Gemma completed the celebrated Class of Cabaret program through the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, directed by Ali McGregor & Eddie Perfect where she was under the mentorship of internationally recognised cabaret artists. She earned her BA in Music Theatre from the Ballarat Arts Academy in 2020. Her debut one-woman Cabaret 'Underwire', was performed at the Melbourne Fringe Festival in 2022 to rave reviews. 'Underwire' continued to tour locally and internationally at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2024. An award winning writer & performer, Gemma has earned back-to-back Weekly Awards at the Adelaide Fringe Festival; Emerging Artist in 2024 with 'Galah Galah' and Best Cabaret in 2025 with ‘Underwire'.

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