Ruby Lounge

aLAF comes to a glittering climax again this year with Ruby Lounge. Brought to you by Clare Treacy the creator of Ruby Lounge, Melbourne this evening of cabaret, burlesque, variety entertainment is the perfect way to wind up a hectic weekend. Relax with a ruby cocktail or two in the lush setting of the Sugar Club with an array of the brightest and best talent on stage to perform for you. Showcasing the crème de la crème of queer artistes and bent performers Ruby Lounge’s line-up so far has a staggering array of professional acts.

Bronagh Gallagher

The amazing Bronagh Gallagher, of The Commitments and Pulp Fiction fame whose new album Precious Soul is available now, will be live with her band. Bronagh’s deep and soulful voice combined with her awesome lyrics and on-stage presence should make this a performance to remember.

Karen Egan

Comedienne, chanteuse and retired Nuala, Karen Egan invites you to sample a snippet of the strange and wonderful world of European cabaret. Combining her surreal humour with the exquisite musicianship of Danny Sheridan, Karen performs in French, English, German and Turkish. Her repertoire includes songs by Jacques Brel, Kurt Weill, Hanns Eisler and Ižmir Ataturk, as well as a selection of intriguing self-penned ballads. She’s a woman of pain, passion, puns and endless surprises.

"an evening of unexpected pleasure." THE IRISH TIMES,

"a breath of fresh air." THE SUNDAY TRIBUNE,

"Egan’s Cabaret is a winner." IRISH EXAMINER

Tamale and Johnny T

Tamale hot from Chicago with her heart stopping burlesque performances and live comedy combines forces with Johnny T, another stand up Chicagoan guy, to provide us with a hormone boosting spectacle of drag, comedy, and burlesque. Tamale and Johnny T are regulars with The Chicago Kings and Girlesque Burlesque and wowed the crowds at last years Shamcocks’ presentation of The Chicago Crew.

Louise Killeen

Louise Killeen is taking time off from her tour with Luka Bloom to perform exclusively at Ruby Lounge, a winner of a number of national competitions since her first performance ever at aLAF 2002, Louise is about to launch her first solo album.

Rachel Jury

From Glasgow Rachel Jury’s unique brand of comic talent wowed audiences from Brighton to Dundee to London - The new recipe in lesbian performance poetry. No Earth Mothers, no waterfalls, no acoustic guitars - guaranteed! Nine out of ten cats mewed they preferred it.