20 January – 14 February

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This show belongs to the FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026 season. This season is now over.

An Italian woman sits at a piano with her smiling nonna behind her, surrounded by black-and-white photos, cream wallpaper, and a retro red lamp.
An Italian traditional dancer and a lady with a tambourine perform the Tarantella among the tables filled with audience members.
A jazz band featuring an Italian jazz singer in red and two backing vocalists perform on stage. Two dancers join them, while a big crowd dances, cheering and raising their hands.
FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026

NonnaMia!

Remember the songs Nonna used to sing to you? Now they swing!

Hear all the Italian classics, cleverly rearranged into jazz tunes, performed by the beautiful voice of Etta D’Elia and the tight groove of her jazz band. For the two shows at the State Theatre Centre of WA, a very special guest joins the family: Italian comedy star James Liotta (aka “Maria Pappagallo”) will visit from Melbourne. Expect big laughs, bigger hand gestures, and a healthy dose of Italian antics!

Perfect for a date night with your Nonna, or anyone who loves Italian culture, this is a show not to be missed! Sip a glass of vino, sing along to the classics, and laugh until your cheeks hurt. It’s really the case to say “Mamma Mia… actually, NonnaMia!”

“An incredible night filled with song!” ★★★★★ Fringefeed, 2023

 

SHOW DETAILS:

  • 29th of January at Shelter Brewing Co., Busselton – This is a show-and-dinner night.
  • 6th of February at Encore in Rockingham – This show features Etta D’Elia and her Italian Jazz Band only.
  • 12th and 13th of February at State Theatre Centre of WA – This show features a special appearance by Italian stand-up comedy star James Liotta.

Presented by: Etta D'Elia

An accomplished jazz vocalist with a unique talent for song interpretation, Etta D’Elia has made an indelible impression in Perth since moving from Italy a decade ago. She was honoured to sing twice at the Vatican in Rome, with both performances broadcast live on RAI1. Etta has performed across WA at venues including The Crown, The Ellington Jazz Club, and Perth Concert Hall, and appeared live for Telethon on Channel 7. She has produced and performed many jazz shows, including her signature "Buona Sera Signorina" at the State Theatre Centre of WA for FRINGE WORLD 2023 and 2024, as well as Adelaide Fringe 2024. Her FRINGE WORLD 2025 show, "From Naples…With Love!", was also met with great success and outstanding reviews and has been selected to be performed at Adelaide Fringe 2026.
Cabaret & Variety • Jazz
Western Australia • World Premiere
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes
Audience Participation: Occasional

Presenter

Presented by: Etta D'Elia

An accomplished jazz vocalist with a unique talent for song interpretation, Etta D’Elia has made an indelible impression in Perth since moving from Italy a decade ago. She was honoured to sing twice at the Vatican in Rome, with both performances broadcast live on RAI1. Etta has performed across WA at venues including The Crown, The Ellington Jazz Club, and Perth Concert Hall, and appeared live for Telethon on Channel 7. She has produced and performed many jazz shows, including her signature "Buona Sera Signorina" at the State Theatre Centre of WA for FRINGE WORLD 2023 and 2024, as well as Adelaide Fringe 2024. Her FRINGE WORLD 2025 show, "From Naples…With Love!", was also met with great success and outstanding reviews and has been selected to be performed at Adelaide Fringe 2026.