Auckland Live Cabaret Festival 2025 Scratch Night

Auckland Live Cabaret Festival 2025 Scratch Night | Expression of Interest

Wintergarden, The Civic | Tue 10 Jun, 6.30pm | Hosted by Jessie Cassin and Co-Curated by Vanessa Immink
Welcome to the Auckland Live Cabaret Festival Scratch Night! We're looking for bold, beautiful, aswell as in-progress ideas. Think cabaret, musical theatre, circus, magic, burlesque, drag, comedy - or something that doesn’t fit neatly in a box. You’ll have 5 - 15 minutes to test your work in a supportive, live setting, taking the stage as part of the wider Auckland Live Cabaret Festival programme.

This form should take no more than 10 minutes. We’re not looking for perfection - we’re looking for spark.

Terms and Conditions:
- Any ideas or material you submit remain your intellectual property - Auckland Live does not claim any ownership.
- This is an Auckland-based event, and if selected, you’ll be responsible for any travel costs associated with attending.
- The festival operates on a fast turnaround. If selected, we will confirm technical equipment availability after discussing your idea.
- The total evening will run for 60 minutes, so each act will be limited to 5 -15 minutes.
Thank you so much for applying - we look forward to reading your submission!
About You
Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Pronouns*

She/HerHe/HimThey/ThemOther
What are you applying as?*

IndividualDuoGroupOther
In which city do you reside?*
About Your Work
Title of your piece (if it has one)
How would you describe your act/artform?*
What stage of development is this work in?*

Just an ideaIn early developmentReworking an existing pieceRehearsed and ready for audience feedback
Tell us about the heart of your piece*
Why is now the right time to share this work-in-progress?*
Performance Details
How long is our proposed piece?*

5 minutes10 minutes15 minutes
Is there a music component to your act?*

Yes - live musicYes - backing trackNoOther
Will you need any of the following? Tick all that apply*

Microphone - handheldMicrophone - headsetSound playbackLighting support - simple cuesSpace to move or dance - there will be a dance floorNothingOther
Audience and Approach
How would you best describe your relationship with the audience during a performance?*
Do you incorporate storytelling, improvisation or audience interaction in your work?*

YesSometimesNo
If "Yes" or "Sometimes," please provide a brief example*
What brings you to cabaret as an artform?*
Are there any artists in the cabaret world who inspire you or influence your work?*
Anything else?*
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Auckland Live Cabaret Festival 2025 Scratch Night | Expression of Interest

About You

About Your Work

Performance Details

Audience and Approach