Mother Archer’s Cabaret for Dark Times dares to stare down misery and catastrophe and barge ever onwards into the unknown. Our 2016 Adelaide Cabaret Festival Icon Award winner returns with her characteristically broad comic sense (and a healthy dose of Mother Courage) for a stirring, funny and moving program of songs from the 17^th to the 20^th century. With musical fellow-travelers Michael Morley (piano) and George Butrumlis (accordion), Robyn Archer sings her way into minds and hearts with passion, gusto and a dash of sweet surrender.