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Dry My Tears at fortyfivedownstairs

Paul Capsis, the inimitable and incomparable icon of cabaret, returns to fortyfivedownstairs for the Melbourne premiere of Dry My Tears, following an acclaimed run in Sydney. Accompanied by The Song Company's Francis Greep on grand piano, Capsis will perform an acoustic set of cabaret, jazz, and ragtime classics by Kurt Weill, John Kander, Billy Joel, Elton John, Melody Gardot, Johnny Mercer and more, with influences from Marianne Faithfull, Jimmy Scott, and Nina Simone. An uncompromisingly honest and powerful evening of song!

Last seen at fortyfivedownstairs in his acclaimed, Green Room Award nominated performance as Quentin Crisp in Resident Alien, Capsis is one of Australia’s most versatile performers. His extensive career has seen him work with many of Australia’s leading companies.

Don't miss this two week season from 17 May - 28 May at Melbourne's most acclaimed performance venue.

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