Reuben Kaye, cabaret’s fearless provocateur, makes his Melbourne Recital Centre debut with the Victorian premiere of enGORGED – a riot of music, wit and unapologetic excess on 28 November 2025.
Taking over the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, Kaye is not just turning it up, he’s blowing the roof off. With an 18-piece orchestra under the musical direction of Shanon D Whitelock, enGORGED is billed as the comic’s flashiest, funniest and most fearless endeavour yet. Think razor-sharp political bite, sequinned spectacle, and a voice that can out-sing the chandeliers.
Originally commissioned by the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, this new work is Kaye at his most unrestrained: brutal, camp, and devastatingly funny. The title says it all – this is Reuben, bigger and bolder than ever.
Expect strong language, haze, adult content, and a full frontal assault on mediocrity. At nearly two hours long, this is a spectacle built for the big stage.
Kaye is a powerhouse of cabaret: equal parts razor-tongued comedian, velvet-voiced chanteuse, and glitter-bomb provocateur. Born in Melbourne and now celebrated worldwide, he’s built a reputation for fearless, politically charged performances that skewer hypocrisy while dripping in sequins and camp excess.
With a voice that swings from torch-song croon to rock-god roar, Kaye commands the stage like a weapon, fusing biting satire with world-class vocals and jaw-dropping style. Off the stage, he’s become a queer icon and outspoken advocate, unafraid to challenge norms and confront the world with humour and audacity.
Book fast. Reuben doesn’t just take the stage. He devours it.
