New York-based Australian Singer-Songwriter, Tracey Yarad, returns to Adelaide Fringe with All These Pretty Things – an inspiring and evocative portrayal of one woman’s capacity to come back stronger than ever.
What do you do when your husband leaves you for your teenage goddaughter? You dye your wedding dress black, write some killer songs and make a show #TrueStory
All These Pretty Things chronicles acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Tracey Yarad’s mid-life descent into chaos following a devastating double betrayal – and her slow, brave climb back to wholeness.
Through evocative original songs and heartfelt narration, Yarad invites the audience into a raw and resonant musical memoir of heartbreak, humour, and self-discovery.
Known for her soulful voice and poetic lyricism, Yarad brings decades of musical artistry to the stage, weaving personal vignettes through an intimate, stripped-back performance – one woman, a piano, and unflinching truth.
Yarad’s story is singular, but the themes are universal: love, loss, courage, and the art of letting go.
“the show speaks to anyone who needs hope after an acrimonious breakup.” – Australian Arts Review
Australia-born, New York-based Tracey Yarad is a pianist, singer-songwriter, and jazz photographer whose eclectic career spans continents. From a Top 40 single in Australia and touring with her bands, to a seven-year hotel residency in Japan, to running a thriving music school in the Blue Mountains for 18 years, Tracey has always lived through music.
Since relocating to NYC, she has performed at Birdland, Soapbox Gallery, the 55 Bar and more, collaborating with artists such as Claudia Acuña, Jon Cowherd, and Dave Binney. Her one-woman show All These Pretty Things premiered in 2024 at the Edinburgh Fringe and tours internationally in 2025, earning rave reviews for its raw honesty and soulful songs. As a sought-after jazz photographer, her work has appeared in Downbeat and Guitar Player.
All These Pretty Things
The Box at ARTHUR ARTHOUSE, 66 Currie Street, Adelaide
Season: 5 – 10 march 2026
Bookings: www.adelaidefringe.com.au
For more information, visit: www.traceyyarad.com for details.
Image: Tracey Yarad (supplied)