minx (mingks) 
By turns sassy, soulful, smart and sweet, Melissa draws out the minx in all of us. Straddling the worlds of jazz, cabaret and theatre she is widely considered a 'pocket dynamite' who delights in unleashing her unique style of entertainment onto an eager audience.
 
 
"... olive skinned beauty [Melissa Western] grew up in Queensland, but has honed her skills in London and New York.
Her voice is incredible and she just glows on stage." Stephanie Glickman, Australian Stage Online
 
ELLA, MARILYN, MARLENE AND ME |  2008 season
Melbourne (26 - 29 June) Edinburgh (1 - 25 Aug)
 
 
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WOMEN IN VOICE 17   9 - 12 July @ QPAC

      
 
 
 
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Wednesay 9 - Saturday 12 July
Women in Voice 17 @ QPAC | Brisbane’s ever-popular Women in Voice returns to QPAC for a strictly limited season this July. Featuring six exceptional female performers and a powerhouse band of musicians, Women in Voice 17 will rock the Playhouse for five stunning performances.
Friday 18 July
Special guest with Tnee and the Faces @ Brisbane Jazz Club, 7.30 - 11pm, $15/ $10 Members |Whether the landscape is the rolling hills of straight ahead swing, the humid jungle of sweaty funk, the slippery slopes of something more experimental or the cool forest clearing of a peaceful ballad, this trio’s commitment and enjoyment are always visible. Tonight they are joined by their favourite special guest, Melissa Western (voice).
Saturday 19 July
Melissa Western + Friends @ Brisbane Festival 2008: Brisbane Backyards (Newmarket), 3pm |Brisbane Festival with Stuart and Jan Gregory invite you to see Melissa Western and Friends in their backyard in Newmarket! Brisbane’s minxiest cabaret star, Melissa Western delights her audiences with her vibrant voice, seamlessly interconnecting the worlds of jazz, cabaret and theatre. Blanket and cushions recommended. (SOLD OUT)
Saturday 19 July
with Harry Lynn @ GCAC Jazz in the Basement 8pmMelissa and her favourite gang of swingin’ gentlemen from the Gold Coast play for you!
Sun 20 July
with Harry Lynn @ Lismore Jazz ClubThe Queenslanders head south to swing the pants off Northern NSW!
Mon 4 - Mon 25 August
Ella, Marilyn, Marlene and Me, in The Vault at Paradise Green, showing nightly throughout the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (except Mon 11 and 18). Click here to find out how to book.

Melissa's sensational one-woman cabaret show takes the Edinburgh Fringe Festival by storm for the second year in a row. The 2007 sell-out success show has been given a make-over to make the smash hits even smashier! Full schedule here