Cabaret: Context and Practice

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PERF 2001
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Course ID
201148
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Campus
Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Elder Con Mus & Sch Perf Arts
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Catherine Campbell
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will build on the skills students gained in previous courses and develop an understanding of cabaret performance as an entry point into small-scale performance and production. Students to develop a working knowledge of the genre in its historical and performance practice contexts and enhance their research, writing and performance skills particular to cabaret performance. Students will explore the art form and its origins and review contemporary Australian cabaret within historical and international contexts. Students analyse seminal works and the approach of key cabaret artists to musical texts and performance. The course is offered concurrently with the Adelaide Cabaret and the Cabaret Fringe Festivals and exploits opportunities for field trips to notable venues and shows, and first-hand contact with key contemporary cabaret artists. Students prepare and perform a performance in cabaret style or write about an aspect of cabaret.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 03/07/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 19/06/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 17/07/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 31/07/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 40096
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 200
Available
Available 200
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Apr - 9 Jun Tuesday 10:10am - 11am Magill Building D, D1-09
Class number
Class number 40097
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Apr - 9 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Building D, D1-09
Class number
Class number 40112
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
16 Jun - 16 Jun Tuesday 10:10am - 4pm Magill Building D, D1-09
23 Jun - 23 Jun Tuesday 10:10am - 4pm Magill Building D, D1-09

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed 1 of MUSI1037 Music Performance/PERF1000 Stage Performance

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed PERF2013 Cabaret - Context and Practice at the University of South Australia

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