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SONGS FROM LIFE - Stefanie Rummel - Let the carry you... the stories touch you. Musical Cabaret - Picture: Ngaj Photography
Image shows a close shot of Stephanie smiling and looking up to the right away from the viewer as she holds a mircophone to her closed lips in preparation to begin singing. She is wearing a sequined hat and stands before a red curtain background.
Image shows a close shot of Stephanie smiling as she sings into a mircophone. She is wearing a sequined black, flowing shirt before a red curtain background.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

SONGS FROM LIFE

Let the melodies carry you... the stories transform you.

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

Europe’s acclaimed cabaret singer Stefanie Rummel invites audiences on a
captivating journey from the smoky cafés of Paris to the vibrant cabarets of
Berlin and the jazz clubs of New York.

Songs and stories have a way of capturing life’s most powerful moments — and
few performers embody that journey quite like Stefanie Rummel.

Blending timeless classics in the style of Edith Piaf, Kurt Weill and
Stephen Sondheim with original songs premiering in Australia, Rummel shares
stories drawn from real life: exploring love, courage, change and connection
with warmth, humour and depth.

Seven original songs written by Stefanie Rummel and produced with the
pianist and music producer Tom Schlüter premiere in Australia.

Celebrated for her soulful voice and magnetic stage presence, Rummel has
captivated audiences across Europe, the US and the UK, earning praise for
her ★★★★“outstanding voice” (ReviewHub) and “brilliant showmanship.”

★★★★ “Outstanding Voice” – TheReviewHub
★★★★ “Revelation” – LondonTheatre1

A sparkling celebration of life, music, and connection — cabaret at its most
heartfelt.

Europe’s Award-Winning Musical Cabaret Voice

www.chansons.show

Presented by: Stefanie Rummel

Stefanie Rummel – Europe’s Award-Winning Cabaret Voice Internationally acclaimed cabaret singer, actress, and creator Stefanie Rummel has captivated audiences across Europe, the USA, and Australia with her spellbinding one-woman shows. Her celebrated Chansons: Piaf, Brel & Me earned multiple awards for its timeless songs and heartfelt storytelling. In her Australian premiere Songs from Life, Stefanie sings in the style of Piaf, Weill, and Sondheim, blending insights of life into her own songs and stories. Beyond cabaret, she empowers other singers through voice training and shines in musicals such as Nunsense, Kiss Me Kate, and Jesus Christ Superstar. “From the minute the lights went down, Stefanie Rummel created an atmosphere so moving, so nostalgic and electric, we were all spellbound
Cabaret • Music
International • Australian Premiere
 
Culturally and/or linguistically diverse
Reviews
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: High School (15-17)

Please note

Songs, stories and thoughts about life

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: Stefanie Rummel

Stefanie Rummel – Europe’s Award-Winning Cabaret Voice Internationally acclaimed cabaret singer, actress, and creator Stefanie Rummel has captivated audiences across Europe, the USA, and Australia with her spellbinding one-woman shows. Her celebrated Chansons: Piaf, Brel & Me earned multiple awards for its timeless songs and heartfelt storytelling. In her Australian premiere Songs from Life, Stefanie sings in the style of Piaf, Weill, and Sondheim, blending insights of life into her own songs and stories. Beyond cabaret, she empowers other singers through voice training and shines in musicals such as Nunsense, Kiss Me Kate, and Jesus Christ Superstar. “From the minute the lights went down, Stefanie Rummel created an atmosphere so moving, so nostalgic and electric, we were all spellbound