Gobsmacked

Gobsmacked: Showbiz and Dating is an all original musical-theatre-meets-cabaret showcase of Spilt Chocolate, Spirit-fingers and Spoilt Divas starring award winning and irrepressible Diva, Nikki Aitken (Attack of the 40 Foot Wedge, Viva La Franglaise) with award winning Musical Theatre Composer and performer Jamie Burgess (Once Were Warriors – The Musical Drama, Fitz Bunny: Lust For Glory, Becoming The Courtesan)

With sell-out seasons in Melbourne’s International Comedy Festival and the Adelaide Cabaret Fringe Festival. After performing a fabulous three week season of shows for Midsumma 2013 at the infamous Butterfly Club and their 'World Tour Of New Zealand' which travelled for 2 months across Jamie's homeland (Auckland Pride Festival, New Zealand Fringe Festival, Dunedin Fringe Festival),the Gobsmacked! The team were then invited to return to Chapel Off Chapel.

The latest revived version of Gobsmacked Showbiz & Dating premiered at iconic West End Cabaret venue Crazy Coqs in the West End in 2019.

"Beyond being outrageously funny, this bubbly, quick-witted show is sincerely observed, artfully assembled, and executed with care and professionalism. It’s also the perfect showcase for Aitken’s diverse talents. Blessed with a robust set of pipes, the singer can comfortably deliver every big number out there. Throw in her acting skills, impeccable comedic timing, and effervescent personality and you are left with a stage presence impossible to take your eyes off." - Cabaret Scenes

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They are excited to bring the show back to Nikki's home town for the Adelaide Fringe in 2020!

Gobsmacked is a ‘heartfelt and sincere’ celebration of the fabulous-darling single life, and a ‘love letter’ to that unique relationship that exists between the gay man and the single straight girl... but even more than that, it’s a shameless celebration of all things Musical Theatre (or as Jamie likes to call it ‘Gay Church’)
With a ‘laugh-out-loud’ script by Burgess, and songs by both he and Aitken, witness the duo who are more than friends but less than lovers, as they tackle the funny, sometimes sad but never boring life of a single girl trying to make it in show business whilst searching for a relationship that lasts. And who knows... the idea of the single-girl’s ‘Knight In Shining Armour’ may actually be standing right beside her wearing, well Rainbow Armour instead!

"Drop dead delicious"
CABARET SCENES

"Clever writing, unabashed humour and stirring musical talent"
THE HERALD SUN

"It's a witty, well written, not to mention hilarious show with raw honesty"
INSIDE CABARET

"This duo are one to watch"
THEATREVIEW