Tayla in Oz - 8 out of 10 Tayla Alexander TICKETS: Tayla in Oz | Adelaide Fringe Tayla in Oz is a brand-new cabaret that Tayla Alexander uses to tell us her story of immigration from SA to SA; or to be more specific: Johannesburg to Adelaide. Leaning into the Aus/Oz dynamic, Alexander weaves songs from the two largest musical adaptations of The Wizard of Oz with a token song from The Wiz thrown in for good measure. The result is a cabaret that is structurally sound, open and honest, and executed with genuine skill. Alexander has crafted a compelling narrative out of her immigration journey. Focusing on such a specific sliver of life requires self-awareness, and she has it in spades. With over 30% of Australians having been born overseas, she has created a show that will undoubtedly resonate with a broad audience. Her song choices – mostly abridged and featuring witty new lyrics – are tied intimately to her personal story. Though there were a few vocal inconsistencies in this par...
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