A star-studded sampling of acts from across the Festival and beyond, as Melbourne’s cabaret community comes out to support equal marriage rights.
Host for the evening 
Olympic Gold Medalist Mathew Mitchem
The running order and auction spots are as follows:
– Matthew Mitcham
– Karin Danger
– First auction (Matthew Mitcham aided by Karin)
– Tara Minton
– Second auction (Matthew Mitcham aided by Tara)
– Jon Jackson
– Third auction (Matthew Mitcham aided by Jon)
– Tina Del Twist
– INTERMISSION
– Matthew Mitcham – Spanky accompanied by Robert Tripolino
– Fourth auction (Matthew Mitcham aided by Spanky)
– Jade Leonard and Art Simone
– Fifth auction (Matthew Mitcham aided by Jade and Leonard)
– Oprah – Matthew Mitcham closes night, mentions after party
And for the After Party Trevor Jones will be on his keyboard. Its shaping up to be an excellent night.
This night is a joint fundraiser for Australian Marriage Equality and Melbourne Cabaret Limited.
Australian Marriage Equality is a national, membership-based organisation working for equal marriage rights for all Australians.
As a membership-based organisation, it relies entirely on the generosity of its members and other supporters in the community.
Information on how you can donate can be found here.
Jade Leonard Equal Love Featuring Dolly Diamond & Luke Gallagher
Melbourne Cabaret Limited is a new not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing opportunities for high quality cabaret performers and to foster the development of emerging and mid-career cabaret talent.
It produces the annual Melbourne Cabaret Festival, one of Victoria’s fastest growing festivals.
During the night a Charity Auction will be held, with great items to purchase, including Dinner with Justice Michael Kirby, a limited print by Ross Watson, webhosting for 12 months by White Dog Green Frog, dinners at great restaurants, etc.
Contact us today to discuss ways you can get involved.
Closing Gala Venue: Ormond Hall within Village Melbourne Dates: Sunday 7 July Time: Doors 7.30pm, Start 7.45pm Duration: 90 minutes including intermission Ticket prices: $35 show only, $32 Melbourne Cabaret Festival Members $60 show plus After Party.
Price includes one hour of drinks and bar snacks. (Plus transaction charges) Pre show dinner is available in Village Brasserie at 5pm – 6.30pm, $30pp. For reservations and more info call 1300 762 545
After Party Venue: Village Brassiere (directly next door to Ormond Hall) Dates: Sunday 7 July Time: Starts immediately at conclusion of Closing Gala Duration: 60 minutes Ticket prices: $25 on top of show price
click the map to display a detailed version
Book here 