With her incredibly effortless, jazz singing voice and charming wit, Charlee Watt does an exceptional job of illustrating how coffee has shaped and supported us as we adapt to an increasingly fast-paced, on-the-go culture. Amongst renditions of the likes of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone, the audience is carried through the realms of the coffee bean, exploring the array of emotions to be shared when coffee is the catalyst for connection. The cabaret tackles the anxieties, joys, sorrows and hope that a coffee can conjure, as jazz is coupled with stand-up comedy and heartfelt reflective monologues.

Charlee does a wonderful job of working the room, adapting to the crowd and stimulating the soul. The band is also a joy to watch, with their own love of music emanating as they enjoy watching and listening to each other perform. 

With the cabaret performance birthed only 6 months ago, the youth of the show was visible as a couple of hiccups in the transitions affected the flow of the dialogue between songs. However, this did not dampen the energy of the room as Charlee created a conversational and casual atmosphere that captivated the audience, befitting the theme of the show. 

Catching up for a coffee can mean so many things, especially when you don’t drink coffee like some in the audience and band. Coffee is more than just a caffeinated beverage; it’s a vessel for connection and community. This cabaret will make you laugh and reflect on all the ways coffee has defined your relationships. 

Just like your last situationship, Caffeine Fiend was here for a good time, not a long time, but Charlee Watt will be performing again in Beating Up the Beatles. A voice like hers is not one to miss.