24 September - 12 October, 2025
I Don't Drink Wine Anymore

I Don't Drink Wine Anymore

Odette Baxter
Fri
10
Fri 10 Oct 5:00 PM

The Virago
Wheelchair
General Admission
October
Fri 10 Oct

Odette Baxter is a wife, mother, teacher, and musician who thrives on learning and pushing her limits—sometimes a little too far. Though she’s a forty-something who still considers herself pretty cool, the increasing number of cringe faces from her students, colleagues, and even her own family suggest otherwise. But staying cool for the kids is a noble pursuit… even if it comes with eye-rolls.

Two years ago, Odette turned to songwriting as a vehicle to vent life’s everyday frustrations. After all, if she’s teaching kids how to write songs, why shouldn’t she take her own advice? Her music explores everyday absurdities—grocery shopping, cleaning battles, and haircut regrets—while sneaking in a few handy life hacks she’s developed along the way.

Joined by local musos Joshua Kehoe (organ), Olivia Adcock (bass), and Luke Gallagher (drums), Odette delivers a genre-blending mix of pop, jazz, and musical theatre. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, or just someone who regularly mutters, “WTF?”, this show has something relatable for you. And if not? Well, you’ll certainly leave knowing… it could’ve been worse.

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October
Fri 10 Oct

The Virago

Queensland Country Bank Festival Hub, Strand Park, North Ward, Queensland, 4810