Upon the curtains opening you are immediately whisked away to the land of down under and the start of a truly wonderful tale. Immediately the show starts with a wonderful tune, you are immediately in the zone having a boogie, then you are transported to an Australian drag bar where you are welcomed to the show by none other than the queen Miss Understanding played by Kevin Yates.
From Oklahoma! via Cats to Falsettos: My Stagey Week
It’s been another crazy busy Stagey week. I moved flats, travelled to Chichester, Kilworth, and Dartford, saw five shows, two cabarets, interviewed nine people and had a very early start on Sunday for a day’s filming.
‘A tremendously extravagant celebration of acceptance’: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT – Sydney, Australia ★★★
At its heart Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a tremendously extravagant celebration of acceptance, draped in a kaleidoscope of colour and fun!
‘Slowly but surely wins you over’: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT – Hornchurch
Directed by Douglas Rintoul for Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, this production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert marks the show’s regional professional premiere.
FROM DOWN UNDER: Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Having been embraced upon the world stage, Priscilla Queen of the Desert makes a welcome return home for a tenth-anniversary victory lap of Australia.
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT – Edinburgh
It’s a boogie wonderland at the Playhouse as Priscilla Queen of the Desert returns for a three week run – and proves to be in better shape than ever, with a few judicious tweaks and a brace of top guest performers for Edinburgh.
NEWS: Gavin Mitchell joins Priscilla cast in Edinburgh
Gavin Mitchell has just been announced in the cast of Priscilla Queen of the Desert when it tours to the Edinburgh Playhouse for a three-week run over Christmas and the New Year.
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT – Touring
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL – TOURING
The Mayflower Southampton until 19th September
★★★★★
By Caroline Hanks-Farmer