Eat, sleep and breathe: Ali McGregor

The opera singer turned cabaret diva puts a distinct twist on modern rock and pop hits

This article is from 2012.

What time is breakfast?
6am with my two-year-old or 8.30 if my wonderful husband is on duty!

Tea or coffee?
Neither. Unless you have chai, which cafés rarely do here.

Smoking or non-smoking?
Non smoking. Unless it’s 3am and I should know better.

Sweet or savoury snacks?
Savoury, unless … (see above)

What food do you miss when you tour?
Home-cooked food.

Who’s the best cook you know?
I fancy myself as a bit of a cook actually #humble

What’s on your rider?
Water. And tequila but I usually have to supply that myself.

Which country / city has the best food?
Melbourne, without a doubt.

Do you eat out a lot?
When we are touring then yes. Sometimes that’s awesome but these days it means entertaining a two-year-old with crayons and breadsticks until the food arrives.

Do you drink onstage?
Um. Usually I like a glass of white but during a festival it’s water all the way (until the last week maybe).

Ali McGregor’s Alchemy, Assembly George Square, 226 0000, until 26 Aug (not 8, 13, 20), 9.10pm, £14 (£13).