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The star will be joined by award-winning entertainers
The City of Belmont is set to come alive with the glitz and glamour of world-class entertainment as Australian cabaret royalty Rhonda Burchmore headlines a brand-new pop-up event at the AfterDark Performance Lounge.
The five-night cabaret spectacular will see The Glasshouse venue in Faulkner Park undergo a dramatic transformation that will see it turn into an intimate, fully licensed cabaret lounge.
Burchmore, who most recently featured in the hit musical Sister Act, will debut her new show Tall Tales, an evening of her heartfelt and hilarious journey through four decades in the limelight.
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'I will be opening the vault on my 40-year career in showbiz, sharing wonderful stories and killer songs that will fit perfectly in the intimate AfterDark Performance Lounge.' she said. 'It's so wonderful to see a new performance venue popping up in Belmont and engaging such an incredible line-up of fabulous cabaret stars.'
Belmont mayor Robert Rossi said the event was a great chance to bring world-class entertainers to Belmont's local stage.
'AfterDark brings outstanding live performances to our local community and sees the Glasshouse venue transformed into an intimate space hosting a bold and brilliant line-up of performers,' he said.
'We're offering discounted tickets for local residents, making it easier for more people to enjoy a high-quality artistic experience.'
On top of Rhonda's appearance, the series will host some of Australia's other brightest cabaret stars such as Mama Alto, Michael Griffiths, Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse, and Libby Hammer and Ali Bodycoat, each bringing their own flair to the experience.
Mama Alto will present her WA premiere of Transcendent, a soul-stirring show blending classic songs with some unexpected delights.
Helpmann Award winner Michael Griffiths will lead his band through a joyous tribute to the legendary Peter Allen, who was known for his flamboyant stage presence. Award-winning Michael Griffiths will pay tribute to Aussie icon Peter Allen. Credit: City of Belmont
Williams and Ghouse will bring a modern take on ancient traditions, merging natural acoustic instruments, stories and voice.
Two of Perth's most loved jazz vocalists, Libby Hammer and Ali Bodycoat will also sparkle at the event, reuniting in a heartfelt celebration of music, friendship and sisterhood.
The event will end with two adult-only literary events Adult Storytime by acclaimed poet and performer Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa and A Timeless Gathering by Live History, all the way from Canada.
The event runs Thursday, July 24 to Monday, July 28, tickets go on sale on June 19.
