One of Australia’s finest cabaret artistes, the velvet-voiced Mama Alto returns to Sydney for her Hayes Theatre debut with “Mama Alto: Transcendent”- following sold-out, smash-hit performances at Joe’s Pub in New York, Perth International Cabaret Festival, and Melbourne Recital Centre.
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.
1hr 10min. No interval.
Ages 16+.
13th June, 2025
14th June, 2025
GETTING TO THE VENUE Hayes Theatre Co is located at 19 Greenknowe Avenue, Elizabeth Bay. Right off the top of Macleay Street, and up the road from beautiful Rushcutters Bay Park.
BY BUS: Catch the 311 bus from Railway Square or York Street near Wynyard Street. Drop off on Elizabeth Bay Road or Greenknowe Avenue.
BY TRAIN: Catch the train from the city to Kings Cross Station. It’s about a 10-minute walk to the theatre.
BY CAR: Discount parking is available from the Kings Cross Parking Station (entrance on Ward Avenue). Bring your parking ticket with you to the theatre and have it validated at the Box Office to receive discounted unlimited parking.
"Mama Alto has a serene presence. But her voice has sizzle and zing... For her, time stretches and curls up by her feet, purring" - Parterre New York
"She makes these standards her unique "gender transcendent" vocals, her warm with and storytelling, and her mesmerising presence Each tune was a musical painting and a masterclass in interpretation" - Perth Arts Live
"A sonic journey that lived up o the show's name of Transcendent - we were immediately in another realm...Simply a sensational moment in time" - Out in Perth
"WINNER - Best Cabaret 2024" - Broadway Worlds
With musical director Joshua Haines on piano
And contributions from Miss Chief and Isaac Hayward
Presented by Mama Alto in association with Hayes Theatre Co
Mama Alto: Transcendent runs for 1hr 10min. No interval.
Mama Alto: Transcendent is at Sydney's Hayes Theatre Co, which is located at 19 Greenknowe Avenue, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, 2011.
Mama Alto: Transcendent tickets start at $52.
Ages 16+.
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