Suffice to say, this is probably one of the strongest line-ups in the La Clique show over the last few years, and it is thoroughly enjoyable throughout.
‘Waves of affection lap around him’: BARRY HUMPHRIES: THE MAN BEHIND THE MASK – Touring
Barry Humphries is 88, five shows into a 27-date tour, The Man Behind The Mask, and this time he is presented as himself, the trickiest character of all.
‘A testament to resilience, chutzpah & sheer golden talent’: JEWISH HOLLYWOOD – Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Any study of the history of popular music would be a very slim tome indeed without the contribution of Jewish songwriters, and that’s doubly true when it comes to considering the greatest showbusiness hits.
‘A heartwarming & affectionate evening of music & stories’: MARIA FRIEDMAN & FRIENDS – Menier Chocolate Factory ★★★★
This enchanting celebration of work by Marvin Hamlisch, Michel Legrand and Stephen Sondheim is certainly worth catching for the range of music and stories that are shared.
‘I feel so good when I’m naked – it’s our natural state’: Anita Luna THE DIVA answers her audience questions
In the second of our two-part interview, Italian cabaret artist Anita Luna, who brings her award-winning one-woman show THE DIVA to London’s Drayton Arms Theatre this week, answers questions from the audience.
‘Spreading joy & laughter is my talent’: Italian cabaret artist Anita Luna on bringing THE DIVA back to London
She can’t get enough of London and London can’t get enough of her! Internationally acclaimed, Italian cabaret artist Anita Luna returns this month with THE DIVA. Before packing her bags, she took a break to tell us more about the award-winning one-woman show.
‘This is no mere imitation or hagiography’: AN EVENING WITHOUT KATE BUSH – Soho Theatre
I wouldn’t call myself a Kate Bush fan, one of the shoal of ‘fish people’ who revere her, yet her songs have soundtracked my formative years. So she’s always been there in spirit.
Sarah-Louise Young, a fellow 70s baby with boundless energy, perform…
On Broadway: Hotfooting from Six to Marlow & Moss in cabaret at 54 Below
I finally caught SIX’s Broadway incarnation. And I made a night of it: since the show runs for just 70 minutes, I was able to hotfoot it after to see Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, its co-authors and creators, in a cabaret at 54 Below.
NEWS: Award-winning Anita Luna returns to London with The Diva for two nights only
After success at Camden Fringe and Clapham Fringe, internationally acclaimed, award-winning cabaret artist Anita Luna returns to London in the new year, performing THE DIVA live at the Canal Cafe Theatre. Time to get booking!
‘There is no denying the diversity of talent on display’: LA CLIQUE – Leicester Square Spiegeltent ★★★★
This playful, cheeky and sexy show makes a delightful return to London.
‘Roars of joy from the crowded floor’: LA CLIQUE – Leicester Square Spiegeltent ★★★★
Ah, Christmastime! There’s nothing like a buff chap in spike-heeled patent thigh-boots somersaulting in the air to make you feel festive.
New post-show Q&A: Join Terri Paddock for drag canine cabaret Dog Show
As part of her resumed post-show talk series, Mates founder Terri Paddock will chair a discussion following the evening performance of drag Christmas cabaret comedy Dog Show at London’s Pleasance Theatre on Thursday 2 December 2021. Time to get booking!
NEWS: Pleasance premieres drag canine cabaret Dog Show as its latest Christmas alternative
After the success of How to Catch a Krampus and Escape From Planet Trash, this year’s alternative Christmas show at London’s Pleasance Theatre will be the premiere of Dog Show, once again from the mind of Ginger Johnson, this time co-created and co-directed by Operation Mincemeat’s David Cumming.
NEWS: Cabaret La Clique returns to the West End from 13 Nov with a new show and cast
Cabaret La Clique is back in the West End this Christmas with a new show and cast in Leicester Square’s mirrored Spiegeltent.
NEWS: Vault Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with new run from 25 Jan 2022
After its Covid cancellations for the past two years, the annual VAULT Festival has announced it will return to its Waterloo home in the new year. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the 2022 event, produced by VAULT Creative Arts, will run from Tuesday 25 January to Sunday 20 March.
‘Lots of fun!’ REVENGE: The Horror Cabaret – Pleasance Theatre
A fun-filled hour of horror-themed musical theatre numbers comes wonderfully unstuck as its creator can’t bring herself to share the spotlight with the other cast members.
NEWS: Cabaret fusion Revenge plays for one night only at London Horror Festival
As part of the London Horror Festival 2021, Revenge: The Horror Cabaret will scare audiences for one night only at north London’s Pleasance Theatre on Thursday 21 October 2021.
‘Bill Bailey is simply brilliant’: Cabaret All Stars – Proud Embankment
Mastering his fusion of comedy and music and demonstrating his skills on the piano and guitar, Bill Bailey seamlessly holds the entire show Proud Cabaret All Stars show together.
‘Prepare to be astounded & enthralled’: WONDERVILLE – Palace Theatre ★★★★★
The art of illusion and magic has arrived at the Palace Theatre as Wonderville takes to the stage. Normally home to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Wonderville has taken up residence for the next six weeks. Acts including Chris Cox, Young and Strange, Edward Hilsum, Kat Hudson, Symone and Emily England superbly mesmerise and wow the audience.
‘Joyous & vital’: TUCK SHOP WEST END – Garrick Theatre ★★★★★
Tuck Shop West End is a two week takeover of the Garrick Theatre showcasing drag and queer performers. Joe Black is a Brighton-based cabaret and drag performer, most recently seen worldwide on the stage of Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK being shouted at for wearing an H&M dress.