Concerts & Cabaret
Mary has wowed audiences around the world in a wide variety of concert programmes with orchestras and ensembles as well as in cabaret.
She has toured Australia, China, Russia, Malaysia, Thailand and around Europe and has had many invitiations to sing in the USA.
Her repertoire ranges from Broadway tunes and film music to pop rock and jazz. She has performed 'THE MUSIC OF JAMES BOND' at Carnegie Hall, New York, The Concertgebouw, Amsterdam and The Royal Albert Hall, London.
As a guest artist with ensembles including The Matrix Ensemble, BCMG, Psappha, Manchester Camerata, Sinfonia Viva and London Sinfonietta she has specialised in Berlin Cabaret and the songs of Brecht and Weill.
She is a regular member of The Sheridan Ensemble and the band Latin Quarter.
Mary collaborates with a variety of artists for intimate cabaret and recital performances
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
CONCERTS - with orchestra:
THE MUSIC OF JAMES BOND
Mary specialises in singing the theme songs from the last 50 years of the explosive James Bond movies and has performed them with orchestras around the world. Songs including Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, Goldeneye, For Your Eyes Only, You Only Live Twice, Licence To Kill, Nobody Does It Better and Skyfall.
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A NIGHT AT THE OCARS
A thrilling celebration of over 90 years of Glorious Hollywood featuring excerpts from Oscar-winning soundtracks and classic themes from some of the greatest movies of all time.
Known for her unique ability to interpret iconic songs and make them her own, Mary has chosen to perform material associated with the divas of the sliver screen - Judy Garland, Doris Day, Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli and Lady Gaga amongst others. Favourites like ‘Over The Rainbow’, ‘Shallow’, ‘My Heart Will Go On’, ‘Fame’, ‘Moon River’ and ‘Let It go’ are interwoven with orchestral items that will stir the imagination from ‘Star Wars’, ‘Gone With The Wind’, ‘West Side Story’, ‘Jaws’, ‘Schindler’s List’ and more… Join Mary on the red carpet for a truly memorable musical experience.
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BEYOND THE RAINBOW
A celebration of the songs and music synonymous with Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli, a most extraordinary Mother and Daughter team. Includes New York, New York, Get Happy, The Man That Got Away, The Trolley Song, Cabaret and Over The Rainbow.
› Listen to a montage from 'Beyond The Rainbow
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Come to the cabaret!
Welcome to Weimar Berlin - 1920-1933 - and the cabaret and theatre music of that era by Spoliansky, Hollander, Waxman and Weill interwoven with songs from the great Broadway musical ‘Cabaret’.
Includes Mack the Knife, Falling in love again, Surabaya Johnny, Cabaret and Maybe This Time.
PROGRAMMES - with ensemble:
Chacona, Lamento, Walking Blues
Inspired by Alex Ross' article this programme takes the listener on a musical journey from the Early Baroque to Rock, Jazz and Contemporary music, including improvisations - all arranged by the Sheridan Ensemble for its unique instrumental combination.
MOTHER EARTH
The Sheridan Emsemble have created a programme in reaction to the Climate Crisis with music inspired by nature and the elements of life. Sometimes thought provoking but also uplifting and hopeful with music from many musical genres including works by Vivaldi, Neil Young, Debussy, Chick Corea, Stevie Wonder, Milhaud
TEN CENTS A DANCE
...SONGS OF THE SPEAKEASIES.
When the US government banned the sale and consumption of alcohol in 1920 illegal bars sprung up around the country. This was the Roaring 20s, Jazz and the Blues were the popular sounds of the day and flapper girls, shocked the establishment.
Includes Jeepers Creepers, Button Up Your Overcoat, I Wanna Be Loved By You, Who's Sorry Now, Ain't Misbehavin', Let's Do It...
Celebrating the First ladies of song
Fantastic songs written by extraordinary female singer songwriters - from Joni to Adele. A celebration of the women behind hits including 'You're So Vain', 'Natural Woman', 'Both Sides Now', 'Sweet Dreams', '9 to 5', 'Time After Time' and 'Someone Like You'. Beautiful arrangements of hit songs.
"Mary Carewe is a true diva of the concert platform, a dynamic servant of text and music..."
— Nottingham Evening Post
Mary joins actor/singer Walter van Dyk at UKARIA Cultural Centre in South Australia for an evening of Kurt Weil songs…