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The Show People Podcast: Frances Ruffelle broke her Tony Award

In Audio, Cabaret, Features, Inspiring people, Interviews, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Quotes by Andrew Keates15th August 2018Leave a Comment

In this episode of The Show People Podcast, host Andrew Keates is joined by Tony Award-winning actor and recording artist Frances Ruffelle.

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‘Bring all your feminist pals’: Fringe Wives Club’s Glittery Clittery – Edinburgh Fringe

In Cabaret, Comedy, Edinburgh Festival, Festivals, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, Scotland by Laura Kressly12th August 2018Leave a Comment

“We’re not here for your pleasure.” “Consent is hot.” The Fringe Wives Club need some merch with these slogans on. Glittery Clittery has everything you need for a cult feminist disco, plus a labia costume.

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‘Saucy & sassy’: CLUB SWIZZLE – Roundhouse ★★★★

In Cabaret, Circus, Comedy, London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Emma Clarendon11th August 2018Leave a Comment

This saucy and sassy new show from the creators of La Soiree is highly entertaining and energetic – but could perhaps use a bit more variety in terms of the acts.

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‘Impenetrable looking mathematics has never been so entertaining’: WHAT DOES STUFF DO? – Appleby

In Cabaret, Circus, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews by Katharine Kavanagh6th August 2018Leave a Comment

Robin Boon Dale graduated from Circomedia two years ago, and already his impressive debut solo show, What Does Stuff Do?, has garnered him two awards.

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CIRCUS DIARIES on EdFringe: Mark Watson – Man of Mischief

In Cabaret, Circus, Edinburgh Festival, Festivals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Scotland, Touring by Katharine Kavanagh4th August 2018Leave a Comment

Playing cards, hidden predictions, juggling balls and knives all make an appearance and, during a cups and balls routine, I find myself laughing along with everyone else as the hilariously bamboozled audience participant.

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‘It’s a journey through my most favourite moments in drag history’: Ian Stroughair – aka Velma Celli – takes ‘her’ latest show to Edinburgh

In Cabaret, Edinburgh Festival, Features, Festivals, Interviews, Musicals, Quotes by Olivia Mitchell1st August 2018Leave a Comment

Ian Stroughair aka Velma Celli has the voice of an angel, is as hilarious as they come and truly knows how to put on a show. His latest venture is Iconic – A History of Drag which will be playing at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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‘A strong addition to the Circa canon’: PEEPSHOW – Underbelly Festival

In Cabaret, Circus, Festivals, London theatre, Opinion, Reviews by Katharine Kavanagh30th July 2018Leave a Comment

Peepshow is more adult, a shade darker than other productions that I’ve seen before but without losing the overall Circa feel. Atmospheric and exciting, with all the technical prowess expected, this feels like a strong addition to the Circa canon.

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Diary of a theatre addict: Time for a critical reboot

In Broadway, Cabaret, Features, International, London theatre, Musicals, Plays by Mark Shenton27th July 2018Leave a Comment

I came to a belated realisation: my life was not a dress rehearsal — and it really didn’t matter if I missed a few (dozen) shows. So when it came to booking this year’s P-town trip, which we do every January, we asked about availability for an extended stay.

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‘A great night out for music lovers’: BARRY HUMPHRIES’ WEIMAR CABARET – Barbican Theatre

In Cabaret, Concerts, London theatre, Opinion, Reviews by Shanine Salmon15th July 2018Leave a Comment

Barry Humphries appears in this tribute to Weimar era composers in his most daring character yet – himself – along fellow Melbournian Meow Meow for the ride along with Aurora Chamber Orchestra.

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BOOK REVIEW: Aerialist by Rebecca Truman

In Books, Cabaret, Circus, Opinion, Reviews by Katharine Kavanagh12th July 2018Leave a Comment

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Rebecca Truman’s book. Part confession, part auto-narration, not unlike Nell Stroud’s Josser, it gives a very personal insight into our aerial profession – the glittery stardom as well as the gritty pain, anguish, fear and isolation that often cycle through an aerialist’s life.

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