Drop Red Gorgeous: Presented by Big Hair Productions
Award-winning, wine-loving cabaret queen Tash York is setting the stage alight at Adelaide Fringe with Drop Red Gorgeous, a riotous, crimson soaked celebration of iconic redheads who have slayed stages, stolen spotlights and shaped pop culture across generations. After a hugely successful and award-winning 2025 season as the Emcee of Briefs: Knickers, she returns with a brand-new solo hour packed with bigger wigs, more sass and unapologetic redhead energy.
Celebrating 10 years in the industry, York brings her signature blend of chaos, comedy and powerhouse vocals to this unapologetically fiery cabaret. As the second most famous redhead from Queensland (and no, Pauline Hanson is not in the show), Tash channels the spirit of flame haired legends who’ve inspired her career and questionable life choices alike. Backed by the best in the biz, the show features musical direction from award-winner David Butler (aka Peppy Smears) and direction from cabaret superstar, real ginger and fellow award-winning menace Geraldine Quinn.
From Adele to Annie Lennox, Bette Midler to David Bowie, Florence (sans Machine) to Ed Sheeran, and Lucille Ball to Rihanna (yes, we’re counting that era), no redhead is safe. Expect outrageous tales, original songs and the kind of unhinged energy only a seasoned cabaret performer with a decade under her belt can deliver.
If Lucille Ball counts as a redhead, then so does Tash.
Served with trademark glamour on a budget, more wigs than Queen Elizabeth I (both wear a crown, but only one colonised), and an unapologetic love of a good Shiraz, Drop Red Gorgeous is a celebration of audacity, identity and finding your sense of whimsy despite the current state of the world. Behind every great redhead is a bottle of Shriaz… and a questionable decision. Catch her at Adelaide Fringe at Gluttony for 6 nights only.
Show Details Dates: 17 – 22 March at 7.30pm
Venue: BankSA Theatre at Gluttony Rymill Park. Cnr East Tce & Rundle Rd, Adelaide, Kaurna 5000.
Tickets: $25.00 – $36.00
Bookings: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/tash-york-is-drop-red-gorgeous-af2026
About Tash York
Tash York is a multi-award-winning cabaret performer, singer, comedian, improviser, producer, and Emcee—and yes, she’s also the woman you’ll want to have a wine with. Known for her bold voice, sharp wit, and infectious energy, Tash is the “Queen of Australian Comedy Cabaret” (Glam Adelaide), capable of making you laugh, gasp, and maybe even question your life choices—all in one show.
A powerhouse vocalist, Tash combines her jaw-dropping range with effortless charisma, whether she’s belting out a show-stopping number or performing parodies and original songs with her band, The Red Red Wines.
Blending drag, cabaret, and outrageous comedy, she’s sold-out shows at Adelaide Fringe, Perth Fringe World, Edinburgh Fringe, and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Whether commanding the stage as a resident host for The Australian Burlesque Festival or dazzling audiences with her solo cabaret shows like Happy Hour, Love That For You!, and Adulting, Tash is a force to be reckoned with. She is a highly sought after Emcee working with Briefs, Sydney World Pride, Madis Gras and various community events.
Tash’s experience spans from guest entertaining on cruise ships to playing Princess No. 3 in the sell-out smash Swamplesque: The Ogre-Inspired Burlesque Parody.
She’s drag, cabaret, comedy, and live music—all served with sass, glamour and a glass (or 10) of wine. If Bette Midler and Bianca Del Rio had a fabulous, wine-fueled love child, it would be Tash York!
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Event Bio
Award-winning, wine-loving cabaret queen Tash York is Drop Red Gorgeous; a crimson-soaked tribute to the iconic redheads who’ve slayed stages, stolen spotlights, and inspired generations. As the second most famous redhead from Brisbane (and no, Pauline Hanson is not in the show), Tash channels legends from Adele to Annie Lennox, Bette Midler to Bowie, Florence (without the Machine) to Ed Sheeran, Lucille Ball to Rihanna (yes, that era counts).
Celebrating 10 years in the biz, she serves chaos, comedy, powerhouse vocals, and more wigs than Queen Elizabeth I. Expect outrageous tales, original songs, glamour on a budget, and the kind of unhinged energy only a seasoned redhead can deliver.
Because behind every great redhead is a bottle of Shiraz…and a questionable decision.
Directed by Geraldine Quinn Musically Directed by David Butler aka Peppy Smears Performed by Tash York & Peppy Smears
