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A woman in a white gown with a floral garland around her head holding a cat in the folds of her dress and a small plate of food in her raised hand.
29 Sep – 5 Oct

Bootersloot

  • Comedy
  • Cabaret

Cousin Tara is seeking life advice from her cat, whose depraved appetite has earned him the nickname ‘Bootersloot’. This feline really lives life to the full; but realistically, we can’t all have our cake and eat it too... right?

Comedic chaos is balanced with sincerity and warmth in Cousin Tara’s latest hour of buttered-up, cat-loving cabaret, leaving audiences uplifted and tapping their feet as they go.

Fresh from its highly praised Comedy Festival season, Bootersloot is a dish too rich to miss.

Cousin Tara is Melbourne’s own guitar-slinging cabaret rockstar known for her catchy melodies and powerhouse pipes. Her comedy hour Wukkas garnered award nominations at festivals around the country and enjoyed a digital release with support from the City of Melbourne. Bootersloot is her fourth solo show and promises big laughs, catchy original music, and a fresh take on finding life’s sweet spots.

Part of Melbourne Comedy Festival.

Hours

Date Times
Mon 29 Sep
  • 7pm - 8pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tue 30 Sep
  • 7pm - 8pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wed 1 Oct
  • 7pm - 8pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thu 2 Oct
  • 7pm - 8pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Fri 3 Oct
  • 7pm - 8pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sat 4 Oct
  • 2.30pm - 3.30pm 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  • 7pm - 8pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 5 Oct
  • 7pm - 8pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Location

The Motley Bauhaus
118 Elgin St
Carlton 3053

Open in maps location for The Motley Bauhaus

Price and bookings

From $10 to $35

Adult / general $28
Student / concession $24
Book online for Bootersloot

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0432 872 177
  • email address: info@themotley.com.au
  • Visit website for Bootersloot
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