Chameleon
CABARET, MAGIC & BURLESQUE
“Now, can I get you a drink? Or can’t you mix your meds with alcohol?” – Alexandra
A hilarious, emotionally-charged cabaret with a relatable moment for everyone! Chameleon is a sweet (yet very real) insight into dating, fitness and the dreaded ‘high school reunion’ – a great night out and free therapy for all!
Chameleon is an entertaining, eye-opening evening. Go down the twisted rabbit hole of the human psyche with Alexandra (Karen Lee Roberts – who has a lived experience of mental illness), as she makes her way in the world to find clarity. A brilliant, new POV on the ‘norms’ of mental illness, Chameleon is full of heartfelt stories of a woman’s journey to mental wellness.
With original music from the world of the blues, jazz, folk and rock, Chameleon packs a healthy dose of funny for the mind, body and soul along with Mr Sunshine, aka Dr Jeff Usher (a blind, jazz-blues legend), as her guiding light on piano.
Everyone knows someone challenged by mental health issues, or even a little part of themselves that identifies. Funny, moving and full of hope, Chameleon is a charming, original cabaret that opens up important conversations.
About the artist
Karen Lee Roberts
As a performer, Karen has toured extensively in Australia, the United Kingdom, Malaysia and the USA both as a solo artist and with Brisbane-based theatre company, indelabilityarts.
In 2020, Karen wrote the award-winning show Wilbur the Optical Whale which has featured at Perth Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, Sydney Fringe as well as regional tours of Victoria and Queensland. She performed with Restless Theatre Company at
the Bleach Festival for the Commonwealth Games, and the show
won a Helpmann Award. Karen is also a cabaret artist and has created Chameleon, S*x and Other Philosophies and Dating Disasters (in development).
Indelabilityarts
indelabilityarts is an inclusive theatre company, providing professional artistic and training opportunities for artists and community members who identify as having a disability. Through our inclusive practice, we aim to foster acceptance and understanding for those who usually feel marginalised, discriminated against, or excluded from arts practice so that they can access and make work that both reflects their experience and caters to their needs.
DATE & TIME
Friday 19 | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday 20 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sunday 21 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PRICE
General Admission $29
Concession $25
Group $20
LOCATION
Brown’s Mart Studio
PRACTICAL & CONTENT WARNINGS
- For ages 16+
- Adult themes
- Strong language
- Suicide or self harm
- Mental illness
- Drugs including alcohol
DURATION
60 minutes
ACCESSIBILITY
- Licensed Venue
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Offer gender neutral toilets
- Have a fully accessible public toilet that is unlocked
- Access to the smoking and bar areas are wheelchair friendly
- Accessible by public transport
- Car park suitable for wheelchair transportation available within 2 minutes of the venue entrance
- Signage is clear, large and easy to read
- Assistance dogs welcome with an appropriate toileting space nearby
- Seating options are available in all spaces
- Railing is used where appropriate (stairs and toilets etc)
- Companion cards accepted: please bring a copy