Mike McLeish steps back into the spotlight in Pensive Like a Fox, a solo cabaret that’s as eccentric and delightful as the riot of kitsch at The Butterfly Club itself. Known for his standout performances in Keating! The Musical, Shane Warne the Musical, and Utopia, McLeish takes audiences on a whirlwind journey through the highs and lows of showbiz and life, blending satirical wit, heartfelt poignancy, and quirky musical storytelling.
From deadpan monologues and razor-sharp skits to comic songs about zombie video games and middle-aged romance, this charming and chaotic cabaret is a heist on the theatre world and a love letter to its absurdity. Backed by acoustic guitar, piano, and even a whistling solo, McLeish’s folk tenor vocals bring both playfulness and sensitivity to this rare, self-penned performance.
Part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
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Location
The Butterfly Club
5 Carson Place, via Little Collins St
Melbourne 3000
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