The Parlour Series: Maria, Marlene and Me

An exploration of two musical icons - Maria Callas and Marlene Dietrich -

Brigitte Heuser shares the stories and songs of two icons of the 20th Century. In this genre-busting cabaret, Mezzo-Soprano Heuser covers an extreme range from opera to movie hits and cabaret, while exploring the fascinating off-stage lives of these two remarkable divas whose artistry continues to inspire today.

Brigitte is joined on stage by outstanding pianist Joshua Haines.

“Throughout the evening, Heuser, with a simple narrative, compared and contrasted the histories and personalities of Marlene Dietrich with the operatic Diva Maria Callas.” ~ Patricia Gill ~

New Zealand-born Mezzo-Soprano Brigitte Heuser has performed opera, concert and cabaret across Europe and Australasia. She has been a soloist for New Zealand Opera, Opernloft Hamburg, Wanderlust Theatre NZ, the International Foundation for Arts and Culture in Japan, and at the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall in London. She was a founding member of the operatic ensemble The Cast, performing in theatres across Europe. Brigitte is now proudly based in Perth with her family and is a principal artist for West Australian Opera.

About The Parlour Series: 

Step into an intimate world of music, words and imagination with The Parlour Series: A Season of Velvet and Voice. Presented at Victoria Park's Venue 360 in Burswood, this unique series brings together professional cabaret, literature and storytelling in an elegant and welcoming setting.

LIT LIVE: Theatre for the mind and soul

Venue 360 is the perfect location to see a show. With a range of seating options from traditional theatre seating to an intimate table for 2, 3 or 4, a fully stocked bar featuring all your favourites, snacks, plus some classy cocktails.

Free on-street parking plus the central location means you can make a night of it and grab a bite to eat at the Crown Complex or anywhere in Victoria Park on the iconic restaurant strip.