Kauboj

Johnny Cash meets a ćevapi in this chaotic Balkan-Australian cabaret. From the Wild West of Dalmatia to the high-stakes kitchens of Sydney, Kauboj is a riotous and heartfelt musical journey through the life of Jakov—a chef-slash-cowboy whose adventures are as unpredictable as a misbehaving mechanical bull. With original music woven from Balkan folk melodies with the charming twang of country western, Kauboj is a song-cycle that gallops between comedy, nostalgia, and bittersweet ambition. Performed by Mara Knezevic (The Hen House, Playlist), directed by Tasha O’Brien (Dangerous Liaisons, Hot Mess), co-written by Sime Knezevic (Various Characters, The Hen House) and accompaniment by Daniel Potaczala on electric guitar, this show blends stunning live music with wildly entertaining storytelling. Saddle up for a night of music, mischief, and mouth-watering mayhem! 'Migrant story told like no other' - Audience Member 'Emotional, beautiful, what a surprise!' - Audience Member 'If you like yee-haws, you like fun, you like music, then this is the show for you!' - Audience Member Presenting Artist or Company Mara Knežević is a theatre artist, performer and singer-songwriter whose multidisciplinary practice bridges contemporary music, performance, and cultural storytelling. Her theatre credits include the critically acclaimed The Hen House (dir. Anthea Williams), which she co-created and co-composed, the Helpmann Award–nominated PLAYLIST (dir. Karen Therese, PYT Fairfield), and Ljubičica: Wild Violet (dir. Melita Rowston). Mara’s performance work has been presented at major venues and festivals including Festival Unwrapped at the Sydney Opera House, Melbourne Cabaret Festival, Sydney Fringe Festival, Red Earth Arts Precinct (Karratha, WA), Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Seymour Centre and PYT Fairfield.