Libby O'Donovan, a renowned cabaret artist, is set to captivate audiences at the 2026 Adelaide Cabaret Festival with her new show, Short. This collaboration with award-winning performer Michaela Burger is a testament to the power of small packages, challenging the notion that size matters. O'Donovan, a Cabaret Festival veteran, has graced the stages of numerous festivals, including the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Edinburgh Fringe, and Sydney Spring Festival. Her versatility as a composer, arranger, and musical director has earned her a Green Room Award, further solidifying her status as a cabaret icon. Short is a celebration of O'Donovan's preferred genre, cabaret, allowing her to express her true self and address the complexities of the human experience. The show is a playful exploration of being short, a trait that has earned her the nickname 'vertically challenged pocket rocket.' O'Donovan's desire to collaborate with Burger stems from their shared experiences and a long-standing joke about a show called Short, Fat and Ugly. The creative process has been a harmonious blend of their talents, with O'Donovan and Burger collaborating on every aspect of the show, from the script to the lighting. Short promises to be a delightful and entertaining experience, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and joys of being short in a world that often values size. The show will be performed at the Space Theatre in the Adelaide Festival Centre from June 11th to 13th, 2026, providing a much-needed escape from the global catastrophes that have become the norm. Short is a testament to the idea that good things truly come in small packages, both in terms of talent and impact.
