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!
THIS MONTH'S TIME TRAVELLERS CABARET CLUB WITH:
FAY PRESTO
Arguably Britain's premier close-up magician. Voted The Magic Circle Close-up Magician of the Year 2012 and a former Tatler 'Party Entertainer of the Year' Fay has been personally requested to entertain HM The Queen on no less than six occasions, as well as performing for every other senior member of the Royal family. A Gold Star Member of The Inner Magic Circle, her powerful personality-based magic and ability to connect with an audience has set a standard within the magic industry. In the world of show-business Fay has performed for the likes of Sting, Madonna, Elton John, Camilla Parker-Bowles, Rod Stewart, Dustin Hoffman and Eric Clapton to name but a few. Her television work has included 'Talking Telephone Numbers', Paul Daniels' Magic Show 'Secrets', Gae Byrne's 'The Late Late Show', John Lenahan's 'Stuff The White Rabbit', 'This Morning', 'James Whale', 'Trick on 2' and BBC's 'History of Magic' series (2004).
DAVE THE BEAR
Singer, Compere, Burlesque Legend and Heartbreaker.
His Royal Hairiness.
Since September 2018 Dave has been a judge on BBC One Talent Show All Together Now, airing Christmas Eve 2018 and January/February 2019
WINNER – The Vienna Boylesque Championships 2015
WINNER – Best Male Burlesque Performer, The Burlesque Awards 2016
LOSER – Pride of Britain Award (Every Year)
As seen on 8 out of 10 Cats, The Xtra Factor and Cover Star of Playbear Magazine.
“Marvellously Funny and Wickedly Cheeky” – Attitude Magazine
“Sultry and Soulful, I could have listened to him all night” – The Scotsman
“Epically Entertaining” – Burlesque Bible
“You’re an Idiot” – Simon Cowell
SHAKONA FIRE
This beauty has created a blazing talented trail through the drag and cabaret scene. This Barwotever Resident performer has created a number of acts paying tribute to pioneers int eh community while addressing controversial topics with a bad bitch twist to enlighten and acknowledge Quuer POC's everywhere, inviting everyone to become part of the conversation. with a combination of a highly skilled lipsynch, dance and legs for days this award-nominated artist and lipsynch 1000 finalist has lit a flame that continues to burn bright. Are you ready to have your souls set alight?
BENJAMIN BUTCH
King of the Fringe 2016 winner and Man Up 2018 finalist Benjamin Butch challenges the social construction of masculinity and femininity. By blurring the lines between gender binaries, Benjamin celebrates their experiences from transness to menstruation in comical and informative performances.
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