Reviews
“Charlee Watt doesn’t just remind us that She Rocks, she proves it.”
—SHE ROCKS, @ The GOV, Live Review By Anita Kertes
“With ultimate vocal control, Watt draws us in before blowing us away with power and grit, balancing us perfectly in the palm of her hand. She’s vulnerable, sharing stories of love and heartbreak and delving into the material with maturity…Suitably awarded with a standing ovation, this show is for the Beatles fan, the jazz fan, the music fan… so that’s basically everyone covered then!”
— Hannah Homburg, Beating Up The Beatles, The List UK, Sunday 23 February 2025
“She displayed incredible vocal control and power – truly unbelievable for someone who’s just turned 20. She gave us serious sultry saloon singer vibes with a hint of Adele huskiness. Divine.”
— Alana Kaye, Beating Up The Beatles, Theatre Now, 17th March 2025
“A voice like hers is not one to miss.”
— Christina Charteris, Caffeine Fiend, Fringe Feed, 25 January 2026
“Throw in a fabulous set of pipes, awesome band, and some brilliant original arrangements and you have the ultimate cabaret show.”
— Laura Money, Beating Up The Beatles, The Fourth Wall, 30 January 2026
“When Charlee Watt said she was going to beat up the Beatles, that’s exactly what she did”
— Phil Bennett, Beating Up The Beatles, Fringe Feed, 27 January 2026
“Charlee Watt is definitely a performer with a skyrocketing trajectory, and she is onto a winning combination with the main concepts behind this show: Aussie women in rock, and supporting young regional artists.”
— Glam Adelaide, She Rocks, by Kristin Stefanoff, March 7, 2026
“Charlee Watt is a exceptional young performer with a velvet voice”
— Ben Stefanoff, Beating Up The Beatles, Glam Adelaide, Saturday 22nd February 2025
“Watt has the makings of our next Casey Donovan with those vocals - leading lady material!”
— Michelle Fisher, Beating Up The Beatles, Theatre Travels, Tuesday 18th March 2025
“Caffeine Fiend takes us to a jazzy cafe with sultry sounds and powerhouse vocals”
— Hayley Horton, Caffeine Fiend, Glam Adelaide, 30 May, 2025
“Charlee is an act that leads us down memory lane, in a unique and imaginative way.”
— John Goodridge, Beating Up The Beatles, The AU Review, Saturday 23rd February 2025
“Charlee Watt entranced me from the get-go, and the arrangements, many of which were co-labs between her and Goodwin, brought a texture to these songs that one suspects would delight the original authors.”
“The show then went from being very good to transcendent at times”
— Written by Michael X. Savvas, Cabaret Fringe review 2024: Beating Up The Beatles, InReview
“Watt’s stage presence was captivating…Her interaction with the audience, interspersing personal anecdotes with good humour and candid vulnerability, made everyone feel comfortable and open.”
“Charlee Watt certainly has a powerhouse voice that makes everyone sit up and take notice.”
— Cabaret Fringe Review: Beating Up The Beatles, Fran Edwards, Glam Adelaide, June 3 2024
“She’s one to watch…She has terrific presence, stage appeal, and a big, bold, keenly pitched voice”
— Peter Burdon, Class Of Cabaret, The Advertiser, 2021
“Charlee Watt is a name to remember…Youthful vitality, passion and a big voice are but a few characteristics that shine through during the show.”
“An up and coming artist…at only 18 years old is mature beyond her years with an incredibly powerful voice”
— Jan Kershaw, Make Your Own Kind Of Music, Glam Adelaide, 2023
NZ Fringe Festival Wellington Tour Ready Award
Caffeine Fiend
Adelaide Fringe 2026
Best of Eat & Drink, supported by International College of Hotel Management
Awarded for Caffeine Fiend, a bold and playful new cabaret exploring coffee culture, created and performed by Charlee Watt.
Adelaide Fringe 2026
2026 Weekly Award Winner Fringe World Perth
Cabaret and Variety - Week 2
Fringe World Perth
Debut Award – Cabaret Fringe Festival 2025
Awarded for Caffeine Fiend, a bold and playful new cabaret exploring coffee culture, created and performed by Charlee Watt.
The Debut Award rewards taking risks and producing new works at CabFringe. Judges are looking for the Best New Cabaret Show being debuted in SA for the first time, by emerging or seasoned performers.
Adelaide Cabaret Fringe 2025
Winner of the ‘One To Watch’ Award Presented by Matt Tarrant
Adelaide Fringe 2025
2025 Weekly Award Winner Adelaide Fringe Emerging Artist Week 1
The Emerging Artist Award at the Adelaide Fringe, recognizes artists with less than five years of professional experience in the early stages of their careers.
Adelaide Fringe 2025
Winner: Adelaide Critics Circle Emerging Artist of the Year – 2024
Winning the Adelaide Critics Circle Emerging Artist of the Year Award in 2024 is an incredible honor and a significant milestone in my career. Being acknowledged by a panel of industry professionals and critics is especially meaningful because it highlights the value of cabaret and performance as a vital and evolving art form. This award places me among some of South Australia's most promising artists and serves as both validation of my artistic vision and a motivator to continue pushing boundaries. It is a privilege to receive this award.
Encore Award
—“The Encore Award - is awarded to the act or event that needs to be seen again so CabFringe is adding fuel! The winner of this award will receive $1,000 intended to be spent to fuel tour opportunities in collaboration with CabFringe to keep this act or event on the road, and to keep sparks flying through professional development, networking or mentoring.”
2022 Weekly Award Winner Adelaide Fringe Emerging Artist
—Week 3 - awarded for ‘Both Sides Now - Joni and Carole - an interweaving of Blue and Tapestry’
Testimonials
What people are saying about Beating Up The Beatles
“We are all going to remember the first time we saw Charlee perform because that’s how exceptional her voice is.”
“Charlee is even better than last year (and I didn't think that would be possible)”
“Such an awesome talent, will definitely be putting Charlee on my artist to follow list.”
“Charlee’s energy was just mindblowing”
“Such a brilliant show! Charlee has an astonishing and amazing voice - she can sing anything, from the sweetest folk whisper to the fullest of soul belts. Her & David’s arrangements were a highlight of the show! The band is SLICK - just so exciting to hear. Please do this show again! I just loved it, and I would tell everyone I know to come and hear it - they’ll ve able to say ‘I saw her when she was 19!”
“One day will see Charlee filling out Adelaide oval.”
“What a fabulous show!!! Charlee Watt is amazing! What an incredible voice … and hilarious too!! A star in the making.”
“Charlee’s voice had me quite teary. Astounding.”
“Charlee Watt and her band entertained an enthusiastic and appreciative full house last night! Standing ovations and demands for more were shouted out. Charlee’s incredible voice is one you would expect from an artist well beyond her 20 years of age. Heartfelt, emotional and truly beautiful are just some of the words to describe this stunner’s voice and presence. I will be going to her next show that’s for sure!”
“Watch Charlee… She will surely go far in the performing world.”
“Wow! Songs you know and love but told in a new way with interpretations that are at times awe-inspiring. Charlee has a range that can lift the roof off at times while at others you could hear a pin drop. With shades of Davina and her amazing Vagabonds at times, this girl is going places. A must-see!”
“Truly captivating and an inspiring young talent.”
“This young artist is going places! Talented as! Breathing fresh new energy and arrangements into some wonderful classics! I particularly loved the arrangement and interpretation of "I Saw Her Standing There". Sexy, sassy and divine!”
“See Charlee before she takes the world by storm. Actually, she already is! We should be so proud of Charlee’s achievements so far in her young life. The future is bright for her. Don’t miss this show.”
“Charlee is personable, powerful, and passionate.”
“Absolutely incredible voice!!! So so amazing!”
“What a talent … stunning voice and stage presence. Go and see Charlee and appreciate something special.”
“Maturity beyond her years. Old soul, great voice 19 yr old Jazz Diva.”
“I have enjoyed coming to each of Charlee's shows in Adelaide over the past 3 years. I look forward to following the musical career of this young talent for many more years.”
“I of course knew how well 16yr old Charlee sang but my goodness how much she has matured and improved! It was the glorious voice of a seasoned professional jazz singer.”
“What a voice!”