Program 26 NOEL FERRIER - Accompanist: Darren Mapes

Noel FerrierRecorded just months before his untimely death, this episode features excerpts from Noel's autobiographical cabaret "Ferrier in the Round" which he had written especially for his appearances at The School of Arts Café. This is Noel Ferrier at his over-the-top, riotous, cheeky and silly best.

Program 27 GRAHAM ROBERTSON - Accompanist: Norma Robertson

Graham RobertsonVeteran of Canberra Repertory's "Old Time Music Hall" productions, Graham Robertson is not only an accomplished character actor, but also a formidable cabaret performer as he demonstrates in this collection of delightful nonsense, which includes "Rabbitoh" from the musical "The Sentimental Bloke".

Program 28 SHORTIS & SIMPSON - John Shortis, Moya Simpson and Kerry Ella

Moya Simpson, John Shortis and Kerry EllaThe popular songwriting team of John Shortis and Moya Simpson presented many shows at The School of Arts Café including the very last one. This program, however, features a selection of their original material from their first "Bull "n Bush Christmas Party" for which they teamed with Kerry Ella.

Program 29 DONNA LEE - Accompanist: Peter J. Casey

Donna LeeDonna Lee's showbusiness pedigree stretches back over six generations. Her mother was the legendary Australian music theatre star, Gloria Dawn, and her father, juggler extraordinaire, Frank Cleary. In these excerpts from her cabaret show, "Donna's Turn", Donna traces her career in showbiz from child actress to acclaimed music theatre star in her own right.

Program 30 TONY BARBER - Accompanist: Mark Jones

Tony BarberAlthough best known as a television Quiz Master - he first found fame in a television commercial for Cambridge cigarettes – Tony Barber is also an accomplished cabaret performer. In these excerpts from his autobiographical cabaret at The School of Arts Café, Tony mixes stories and songs to tell the fascinating story of his rise to television stardom.

Program 31 KERRY ELLA - Accompanist: Steve Holden

Kerry EllaGlamorous, witty and a highly individual songstress, Kerry Ella is also a remarkably accomplished actress. All these talents are on show in her delightfully cheeky cabaret "Storm in a D Cup". Songs include "I Want To Be Happy" and "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered".

Program 32 MALCOLM TAPSCOTT with Megan Corson and David Pearson

Malcolm Tapscott, Megan Corson and David PearsonConcert pianist and music critic Malcolm Tapscott, with singers Megan Corson and David Pearson present songs by the immortal Jerome Kern. This program features songs from many of Kern's most famous shows including "Showboat".

Program 33 TEA ROSE DUO Sarah and Bernard Depasquale

The Tea Rose DuoAdelaide based husband and wife team, the Tea Rose Duo, were frequent performers on the tiny stage of The School of Arts Café.  The lovely salon arrangements of popular melodies played in the Palm Court style won them a strong following at the café.  In these episodes from one of their early shows, you'll find out why.

Program 34 JACQUIE RAE - Accompanist: Lindsay Partridge

Jacquie RaeGamin faced singer, dancer, actor, Jacquie Rae, came to prominence in the musical "Anything Goes". But she was also a consummate cabaret performer, as audiences who attended her show "My Own Space" at The School of Arts Café, were quick to discover. In these excerpts from that show, Jacquie sings several songs by Kander and Ebb.

Episode 35 COMBO FIASCO

Combo FiascoOne of the most popular vocal ensembles to play The School of Arts Café was the brilliant "Combo Fiasco" – Sharon Millerchip, Tony McGill and Shaun Murphy. Acclaimed for their tight harmonies and wicked sense of humour "Combo Fiasco" thrilled audiences in New York, Sydney and Melbourne, and of course, Queanbeyan where their performances were recorded at The School of Arts Café. This program features excerpts from one of these performances including a cheeky 10 minute version of "Phantom of the Opera".

Program 36 SIMON BURKE - Accompanist: Ron Creager

Simon BurkeWhen he appeared at The School of Arts Café in 1997, Simon Burke had just returned to Australia after playing opposite Dame Judi Dench in "A Little Night Music". In these excerpts from his show "If You Were Wondering", recorded at the café, Simon sings a song from that show and includes a charming segment celebrating his days as a "Play School" presenter.

Program 37 JACKIE REES - Accompanist: Mark Jones

Jackie Rees"Love and Other Peculiar Disorders" was the name of the cabaret show Melbourne entertainer, Jackie Rees, brought to The School of Arts Café. It was a title which allowed Jackie to perform a superb collection of contemporary music theatre and cabaret songs – some serious, some hilarious, but all with a comment to make on love and its aftermath.

Program 38 DEREK METZGER - Accompanist: Ron Creager

Derek MetzgerNew Zealand music theatre performer, Derek Metzger, toured Australia as the star of the musical "Me and My Girl", though not before he had starred on the West End in London in the hit musical "42^nd Street". In this episode, Derek tells the story of his climb to music theatre stardom, and sings songs from many of the shows in which he appeared, including a delightful medley from "Me and My Girl".

Program 39 MAREE JOHNSON - Accompanist: Vanessa Scammell

Maree JohnsonWhen Maree Johnson won the Sydney Cabaret Convention in 1998 she was already an established music theatre star, having played leading roles in the national tours of "Phantom of the Opera" and "Les Miserables". Her Sydney Cabaret Convention win earned Maree the opportunity to perform in cabaret venues in New York, and to bring back several superb cabaret songs which she included in her seasons at The School of Arts Café. In this episode, Maree sings some of those songs.

Program 40 DALE BURRIDGE - Accompanist: Andrew Ross

Dale BurridgeIn this episode we shine the spotlight on Dale Burridge, and find out how he came to play a nun in "The Sound of Music". You will also hear about his audition for the West End production, and hear him sing songs from "Phantom of the Opera" and "Les Miserables", two shows in which he toured Australia.

Program 41 ANGELA AYERS - Accompanist: Ray Aldrich

Angela AyersOnce voted "Pop Queen of New Zealand Television", Angela Ayers received her first big break in Australia in the original Australian production of "A Chorus Line".  She went on to star in a succession of major musicals including "Guys and Dolls" opposite Anthony Warlow, and "Jerry's Girls". In this program, Angela sings songs from these shows and reflects on her theatrical career.

Program 42 JOHN O'MAY - Accompanist: Rodney Kendall

John O'MayMusic theatre leading man, John O'May, tells how he came to be cast as Che Guevara in the first Australian production of "Evita", the role which catapulted him to stardom, and sings songs from "Evita" and "Chicago" as well as many of the other shows in which he has appeared.

Program 43 MARGI DE FERRANTI - Accompanist: Lindsay Partridge

Margi De FerrantiOne of Australia's foremost cabaret performers, Margi De Ferranti includes the song which was the talk of the inaugural Sydney Cabaret Convention and which was instrumental in winning her the first prize, a trip to New York to sing at the New York Cabaret Convention, in these excerpts from her dynamic cabaret act "It's Delightful, It's Delicious, It's De Ferranti".

Program 44 KANE ALEXANDER - Accompanist: Michael Harvey

Kane AlexanderKane Alexander came to The School of Arts Café direct from acclaimed appearances at the Firebird Café and the Algonquin Oak Room in New York. This program features excerpts from Kane's cabaret act "Into the Fire" which inspired hardened New York cabaret critics to vote him "Best New Voice" and "Most Outstanding Debut".

Program 45 MARIETTA RUPS-DONNELLY - Accompanist: Brendan Monger

Marietta Rups-DonnellyFind out about the curse of the white dress from the artist who played Evita Peron in the original Australian production of "Evita". Marietta Rups-Donnelly vividly tells the story of the cost of her rise to fame and how the role of Evita was to forever influence her life in her compelling auto-biographical cabaret "Don't Cry For Me".

Program 46 ROD McLENNAN - Accompanist: Adrian Kirk

Rod McLennanRod McLennan reflects on a remarkable career which took him from being one of Australia's most sort-after leading men to starring roles opposite Lauren Bacall and Juliet Prowse on London's West End.

Program 47 JENNIFER LESLIE - Accompanist: Mark Zadro

Jennifer LeslieUsing only the words of Edith Piaf and featuring many of the songs which had propelled Piaf to international fame, Jennifer Leslie captures the charismatic presence of the real singer in a tour-de-force performance which is both compelling and moving.

Program 48 TODD McKENNEY - Accompanist: Tim Minchin

Todd McKenneyAustralia's original "Boy From Oz" presents excerpts from his delightful cabaret "Feeling Himself Again".  Accompanied by the incredible Tim Minchin on piano, Todd shares some of the secrets of his experiences recreating on stage the persona of Peter Allen and sings songs from the show.

Program 49 BERNADETTE ROBINSON - Accompanist: Paul Noonan

Bernadette RobinsonVocal impressionist extraordinaire, Bernadette Robinson demonstrates her uncanny mastery of an extraordinary range of vocal styles in these excerpts from her internationally acclaimed cabaret, "The Songs of Bernadette".

Program 50 JON FINLAYSON - Accompanist: Catherine Clarke-Jones

Jon FinlaysonRecognized as perhaps Australia's finest exponent of the Noel Coward repertoire, Jon Finlayson presents excerpts from his delightful cabaret "An Evening with Noel Coward without Noel Coward"

Program 51 DALIA DIOR - Accompanist: Vladimir Schvetsov

Dalia DiorIsraeli born songstress, Dalia Dior, encapsulates 100 years of French cabaret history and several charming, though little known, early French cabaret songs into her charming cabaret performance.

Program 52 BLACK TIE Con, Yuri, Susan and Valerie Mavridis

Con, Yuri, Susan and Valerie MavridisFour highly trained classical musicians, two brothers and their wives, who spend their lives performing on luxury cruise liners, stay landlocked long enough to present this fascinating program of light classical music and show tunes.

Program 53 MARTIN LASS - Accompanist: Inge Lass

Martin LassNow living in America, violin virtuoso, Martin Lass, and his wife Inge, presented several programs at The School of Arts Café. This program features an intriguing combination of passionate gypsy songs and romantic show tunes.

Program 54 TREVOR ASHLEY - Accompanist Bev. Kennedy

Trevor AshleyIn these excerpts from his cheeky cabaret show ""Trevor – The Arena Mega Musical", Trevor Ashley demonstrates the talent which has seen him go on to become one of Australia's most accomplished cabaret artists and perform starring roles in "Priscilla Queen of the Desert" and "Hairspray".

Program 55 VOCAL DESIGN

Vocal DesignSusan Anderson, Andrew Irvine, Sharon Wisnieski and Brendan Monger, all graduates of The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, established Vocal Design to explore various styles of vocal music. They quickly became one of Sydney's hottest vocal ensembles. In this program they demonstrate why.

Program 56 BRUCE BARRY - Accompanist: Peter J. Casey

Bruce BarryBefore he became famous for his appearances in some of Australia's most popular television series, Bruce Barry had forged a formidable career as a leading man in such musicals as "Funny Girl", "A Little Night Music" ,"Hello, Dolly!" and "Irma La Douce". In these excerpts from "An Evening with Bruce Barry", Bruce reflects on his career and sings a selection of his favourite songs.

Program 57 DENNIS OLSEN - Accompanist: Malcolm Tapscott

Dennis OlsenOne of Australia's most accomplished theatrical performers, Dennis Olson is synonymous with the songs of Gilbert and Sullivan and Noel Coward. Dennis not only brilliantly displays these talents in his show at the café, "An Evening with Dennis Olsen", but also throws in one or two surprises.

Program 58 JEANNE LITTLE - Accompanist: Colin Salter

Jeanne LittleOne of the most unique talents to grace the tiny stage of The School of Arts Café, Jeanne Little demonstrates in these excerpts from her debut cabaret show, "Hello Dahling", why, despite her huge popularity as a zany television personality, she became one of Australia most accomplished, and admired, cabaret artists.

Program 59 MARGRET ROADKNIGHT - Accompanist: Bruce McNicol

Margret RoadKnightLegendary folk singer, Margret RoadKnight, demonstrates that she is no slouch as a magnetic cabaret performer in these excerpts from her autobiographical cabaret, "Adjusting the Rearview Mirror", which was written especially for presentation at the School of Arts Café.

Program 60 LYNN ROGERS - Accompanist: Erris Venke

Lynn RogersInternationally acclaimed songstress, Lynn Rogers, had a big voice – and a personality to match. Her appearance at the School of Arts Café provided a performance to savour and a night to remember. Her performance is beautifully captured in these excerpts from her cabaret show, “What’s a Woman”.

Program 61  JUDY GLEN - Accompanist: Bransby Byrne

Judy GlenA former principal soprano with the Australian Opera, Judy Glen is also an accomplished comedienne. She combines these two talents to devastating effect in her hilarious cabaret, “Spaghetti Opera”, in which she provides the definitive masterclass on how to become an operatic Diva.

Program 62  ELIZABETH LORD With Leigh James and Andrew Clermont

Elizabeth Lord and Leigh JamesFrom music theatre star to country music queen, singer/songwriter Elizabeth Lord combines her vocal talents with those of  two exceptional musicians to perform a captivating program of original compositions and country music favourites.

Program 63   UNDERNEATH THE ARCHES - JON FINLAYSON and JON STEPHENS - Accompanist: Norma Robertson

Jon Stephens and Jon FinlaysonBud Flanagan and Chesney Allen strutted their stuff on the music hall stages of London for almost four decades and their style became known world wide. Jon Finlayson and Jon Stephens recreate, through Flanagan and Allen’s songs and comic routines, the magic of  these two great stars of the glory days of Music Hall and Vaudeville.

Program 64   WARREN KERMOND - Accompanist: Mal Francis

Warren KermondA third generation entertainer, Warren Kermond’s career has spanned over 40 years as an acrobat, tap dancer, musical theatre and cabaret artist both in Australia and Internationally.  In this  program, prepared especially for his appearances at The School of Arts Café, Warren shares the songs and experiences of a lifetime in theatre.

Episode 65   THE MUSIC OF FLANDERS AND SWANN - ROSEMARY HYDE AND DAVID URQUHART-JONES - Accompanist: David Urquhart-Jones 

David Urquhart-Jones and Rosemary HydeMichael Flanders and Donald Swann achieved world-wide fame with a show called “At The Drop of A Hat”, a show which included a whole clutch of animal songs, at least two of which – “The Hippopotamus” and “A Gnu” – have become almost traditional. In this program, Rosemary Hyde and David Urqhart-Jones share their mutual enthusiasm for the songs of Flanders and Swann.

Program 66   PETER J. CASEY 

Peter J. CaseyComposer, entertainer, accompanist extraordinaire, broadcaster, satirist and Canberra Times Artist of the Year, Peter J. Casey is one of Canberra’s most sought-after performing artists.  He was also one of the first artists to perform at The School of Arts Café as a member of a male vocal quartet called The Vocal Chords.  For this program, Peter J.Casey accompanies himself on piano to present excerpts from his solo show at the café “Closes on Saturday Night”.