Adore Händel’s Cautionary Tales
Everyone’s favourite pansexual, time-traveling songbird is back! Adore Händel returns to FRINGE WORLD with Cautionary Tales, the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed Little Black Book. This time, our incorrigible 18th-century raconteur isn’t just dishing gossip—they're warning you about the perils of passion and desire gone wrong. From Renaissance heartbreak to Roaring Twenties ruin, Adore shares scandalous stories of love lessons learned the hard way. Featuring a dazzling blend of opera, pop, and original songs, Cautionary Tales is a camp, classy, and cheeky cabaret perfect for lovers of drag, drama, and decadent storytelling.
Presented by: Luke Belle
Luke Belle is the classically trained baritone behind the acclaimed drag persona Adore Handel, blending opera, comedy, and drag artistry as both performer and trivia host.
Adore Handel has performed across Australia's festival circuit, including FRINGE WORLD, Melbourne Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Feast Festival, and Melt. In Naarm (Melbourne), catch Adore at regular spots like Speakeasy and the 86.
This creative vision is brought to life by a collaborative team: Hannah Belle (script writing), Will Toft (original compositions), Drew Johnstone and Jutta Schmitz (hair artistry), and Maddy Connellan complete the ensemble that makes Adore Handel a standout act celebrating both classical tradition and contemporary drag culture.
Sessions
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1 Venue
The Parlour at The Pleasure Garden
Russell Square, James St, Northbridge
The Pleasure Garden can be accessed from James Street and Parker Street.
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
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