“Life is a cabaret, but for Maria Arakie, it’s her life that is the cabaret. As she makes yet another entrance in the guise of an outrageous female icon…you marvel at the opulence of the costumes, the sheer weight of jewellery; as she gears up for another full-tilt performance, you cannot miss the glee in her eyes.”
Time Out

“Singing may be at the heart of her performances, but glamour is also an essential ingredient. When she pounds out a favourite piece of Puccini on stage, Maria’s exuberant curves are packaged in dazzling low-cut creations.”
Telegraph Magazine


“...dressed in a selection of glamorous, colourful and over-the-top gowns, Arakie is often at her best during comedy numbers…reveals an ample bosom and a great sense of humour.”
The Stage