A vintage cabaret revue with a star studded bill, whizzing through the decades paying homage to famous acts with plenty of modern twists! Shining a light on our LGBTQ performers of the past and present!
WITH:
ABI COLLINS
After expelling herself from The Royal Ballet School, pint-sized powerhouse Abigail Collins has become well known on the cabaret circuit for her multi-tasking mix of comedy, circus skills and an uncanny ability to push the envelope well past its sticking point. Whether dancing Swan Lake on traffic cones, hooping up a storm in a variety of guises or getting up close and person as ex-Vegas showgirl "Peggy Sued", Abigail's work is skillful, sexy and very, very silly. The physique of an athlete and the mouth of Joan Rivers.
Terrific skills-based character comedian" Time Out Gold Award Best Actress Comedy Film Festival of America 2017, Fool of Muncaster 2014, London Cabaret Award Nominee 2011 & 2014, Winner "Best Comic Act" Milan Burlesque Award 2012
ADAM ALL
Adam All has been performing as a Drag King for 10 years this year and has been instrumental in the growth of the Drag King scene in the UK. Adam was recently referred to as the modern 'Godfather' of the Drag King scene in the UK' and one of the 'game changers of the London Drag Scene' in TimeOut Magazine. Adam recently featured as a speaker for TEDxLondon and TEDxWomen, in a national campaign for ASOS and has featured on 'This Morning' for ITV, BBC Newsbeat, London Live and Sky, Channel 4 and ITV News. Adam All is the founder and host of popular Drag King Cabaret night BOiBOX and co-host of the smash-hit Drag King Competition MAN UP! Adam performs internationally and is a huge advocate of the emerging, engaging and empowering Drag King scene. He can charm and alarm with equal appeal, bringing live vocals and cartoon realness to his dashing geek-chic cabaret.
ELBERACE The GAY ELVIS
James Haslam trained at Rose Bruford College. He has been performing cabaret since 2004 playing in venues across London including Pizza On the Park, The Pheasantry, St James Theatre, Leicester Square Theatre. His show Clutching Pearls was nominated for a Whats On Stage Award in 2011. Elberace:The Queen Of Rock ‘n’ Rollers is an interpretation. not impersonation, to salute Elvis Presley from a gay fans perspective….jumpsuit included ‘His Stage Presence and timing are perfect, he knows who he is and what his comedy is about and you can almost taste his future success’ -★★★★★ Remote Goat – for Touching Cloth. Haslam Is an Absolute riot – Indie LONDON FOR Union Shorts
RHYS'S PIECES
A one person cabaret troupe from east London. They are a dancer, rapper, lipsyncer, host, gender-bending drag act and burlesque artist who is capable of terrific fierceness or exquisite softness. Reigning Lipsync1000 queen, they have risen through the London scene!
A spectacular surreal tribute the lady herself, especially for any who missed seeing Kate Bush on her recent tour! This big insect wants to offer you her consolation prize! Expect to be singing along!
Hosted by
CLAIRE BENJAMIN
A Veteran of the neo cabaret scene for over 13 years with delightfully inventive musical comedy characters, Benjamin's also an accomplished compere and singer and wows crowds where ever she appears. She has hosted The London Burlesque
Festival and countless fantastic venues around the UK. Claire regularly performs and hosts on the cabaret stage and is co-founder of Magic Faraway Cabaret.
“Claire Benjamin is a one woman powerhouse of off-the-wall
characters and sultry vocals" Time Out
"Claire Benjamin would bring additional glamour to any evening.
Her sultry voice and charismatic performance are truly
captivating..." The Upcoming
"Decidedly surreal...Benjamin’s characters are inventive and delightful, deeply engaging, original characters...somewhere between character comedy and performance art, undoubtedly magnificent imagination...an excellent singer" FringeGuru