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Cabaret

Celebrating The Ratpack Era

Swing and swoon with Rutene Spooner—the Māori Crooner—and Shea Kokaua, The Kūki Keysman, in Aotearoa’s newest Vegas-style jazz tribute! Enjoy timeless croons like Fly Me to the Moon and Luck Be a Lady, alongside local classics like Poi E and Slice of Heaven. This cheeky duo channels RatPack swagger, blending jazz with South Pacific soul. Come for the music, stay for the laughs - with The Velvet Rebels

Get ready to swing and croon with Rutene Spooner - the Māori Crooner, Shea Kokaua, the Kūki Keysman, in Aotearoa’s newest Vegas-style jazz tribute!

Enjoy classics like  Fly Me to the Moon, Luck Be a Lady, and local favourites like  Poi E and Slice of Heaven. This cheeky duo channels the swing and swagger of the iconic RatPack era, blending timeless jazz with the spirit of the South Pacific!

From the young to the young-at-heart, come for the music, stay for the laughs, and put on the ritz with The Velvet Rebels!

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The Velvet Rebels was developed with support from Auckland Live.
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Upon the day/eve or performance, the Artist/Company will provide a Pull-Up Banner with a QR code for the audience to access the programme online.

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Should presenters wish to produce their own printed programs the producer will supply copy as needed and final proofs will need sign off from the Artist.

65 mins (no interval). There will be no lockout - latecomers can enter only during songs or moments of amplified music.

This show is best suited to adults and senior citizen’s

Jazz & Rat Pack Fans - Enthusiasts of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and vintage Vegas vibes.

Senior Citizens - Appealing to older fans nostalgic for the classics

Māori & Pasifika Communities - Drawn by cultural pride and representation

Cabaret & Theatre Lovers - Arts festival Goers

Intergenerational Audiences - Appealing younger ones discovering jazz with their familys.

Tourists & Arts Festival Goers - Visitors seeking local, culturally rich entertainment experiences.

LGBTQIA+ & Creative Communities - Drawn to the camp, glamour, and cheeky spirit of cabaret.

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