A scandalously delicious and twisted night of cabaret entertainment is promised the moment you step into the world of Bernie Dieter. Hot on the heels of a lauded and much-loved season at Crown, Bernie has shown up to bewitch FRINGE WORLD with her saucy and arousing charms within the cosy confines of a Spiegeltent. She saunters seamlessly from one stunningly delivered ballad to lasciviously grinding into an unwitting audience member as she takes the audience on a journey of song, storytelling, and mischievous banter.
The slinky chanteuse of dark and droll wit croons ribald and catchy original songs amongst classics from the likes of David Bowie and Marlene Dietrich. As she prowls the enchanted audience and stage alike, she shares insights about her time in Melbourne during the clusterf*ck that was 2020 and tales about the foundations of her punk kabarett self evoking images of a grittier past in Koln. As much as she laments the difficulties of Victoria’s extended lockdown, the pandemic is why Perth Fringe has come to be so lucky to enjoy this new focused show by Bernie Deiter and her talented accompanying band the Vier.
Those who have seen Bernie in the past, hosting a variety of acts may have had a teaser of what it might be to be treated to an unadulterated hour of this powerhouse of song and sauciness. Unlike many of Bernie’s show offerings in the past, this is a wickedly wonderful treat of exclusively Bernie and the resultant hour is packed full of sass, sex, sentimentality, and superbly performed songs.
Almost any offering by the singing siren sells out as the reputation of this punk kabarett star continues to grow with each immersive serving of debaucherous entertainment. The repertoire of songs are delivered with her uniquely compelling and potent voice and you’ll soon be beguiled by her devious charm and penchant for unleashing the energy levels in the room. Bernie and the Vier provide a flawless experience that whisks you into their conjured dark den of iniquity and you’ll likely scream yourself hoarse with appreciation for it.