Mama Alto: Transcendent

Acclaimed jazz cabaret diva Mama Alto brings her New York show to Midsumma

One of Australia’s finest cabaret artistes, the velvet-voiced Mama Alto, returns to the Salon at Melbourne Recital Centre for Midsumma Festival. With musical director Joshua Haines, she weaves an exquisite show that epitomises - and eclipses - the past fifteen years of her performances around the country, and around the world. First created for the revered Joe's Pub at The Public Theatre, New York (one of the world's greatest cabaret rooms), this show is truly 'Transcendent.'

Mama Alto is a jazz singer, cabaret artiste and gender transcendent diva. Her liquid velvet voice comes to the fore in stunning and beguiling interpretations that turn already rich material inside-out. Traversing smoky torch songs, sumptuous jazz ballads and luscious vocals, Mama’s repertoire holds both familiar melodies and unexpected morsels.

With her soaring voice, exquisite sense of musicality and wondrously statuesque stage presence, Mama Alto continues to establish herself as one of Australia’s pre-eminent interpreters of the art of torch singing. Enigmatic, multifaceted and resplendent, her weaving of song and story, triumph and tragedy, poignancy and pathos make for an unforgettable musical experience.

Winner - Best Cabaret, 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia Melbourne Awards

Mama Alto: Transcendent is part of the affiliated works program of the inaugural Trans Theatre Festival co-presented by Green Door Theatre Company, Carriageworks and Malthouse Theatre