Category: Cabaret & Variety

THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW – REVIEW – LONDON PALLADIUM

15th November 2023

Drag sensations BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon are an iconic duo with reputations which have surpassed their RuPaul’s Drag Race seasons. Jinkx and Dela are known for their holiday shows and the latest rendition is an absolute success! Jinkx and Dela poke immediate fun at all the different Christmas parodies and storylines they’ve already used in previous … More THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW – REVIEW – LONDON PALLADIUM

LONDON CLOWN FESTIVAL OPENING CABARET – REVIEW – SOHO THEATRE

13th June 2023

Never have I had a more desperate demand to give a five star review. Accidentally outing myself as there to ‘report’ on the show, emotional wreck and Estonian witch healer clown Julia Masli began tearing off her clothes in a bid to secure that sweet accolade of success. It was hilarious, intense and somehow convincing … More LONDON CLOWN FESTIVAL OPENING CABARET – REVIEW – SOHO THEATRE

LES ENFANTS DU PARADIS – REVIEW – GIFFORDS CIRCUS

3rd June 2023

Touring since 2002, Giffords Circus stands as one of the most unique cultural events in the UK. The circus returns this summer, ready for audiences to immerse themselves in two hours of chaotic fun, extraordinary talent, and pure joy! Located at the stunning Chiswick House, the gardens have been decorated with large white tents and … More LES ENFANTS DU PARADIS – REVIEW – GIFFORDS CIRCUS

CHRISTINA BIANCO – IN DIVINE COMPANY – REVIEW – MENIER CHOCOLATE FACTORY

13th May 2023

Christina Bianco invites you to be in the presence of greatness – including the likes of Barbara Streisand, Idina Menzel, and Judy Garland – for her entertaining one-woman show. When I saw Bianco was performing in London, my 9-year-old self (who watched her rendition of ‘Let it Go’ over and over) was thrilled. I had … More CHRISTINA BIANCO – IN DIVINE COMPANY – REVIEW – MENIER CHOCOLATE FACTORY

THE QUEER COMEDY CLUB OPENING NIGHT – REVIEW

12th May 2023

While comedy hotspots like the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, King’s Head Theatre and Soho Theatre have long been serving top-tier comedy for the LGBTQ+ crowd, there has until now not existed a venue dedicated solely and explicitly to queer standup and comedy acts. Now, after several years of planning and heated anticipation, the neatly named Queer … More THE QUEER COMEDY CLUB OPENING NIGHT – REVIEW

DIZNEY IN DRAG: ONCE UPON A PARODY – REVIEW – BRIGHTON FRINGE

7th May 2023

Performing in the Brighton Spiegeltent as part of the Brighton Fringe 2023, The Hairy Godmothers Inc present Dizney In Drag: Once Upon A Parody. Hailing from Perth, The Hairy Godmothers Inc is a diverse group of drag performers aiming to help you relive some of your childhood nostalgia, with parodied versions of some of the … More DIZNEY IN DRAG: ONCE UPON A PARODY – REVIEW – BRIGHTON FRINGE

HUMANS 2.0 BY CIRCA – REVIEW – SOUTHBANK CENTRE

15th April 2023

Humans 2.0 poses the question: ‘Can we ever find a perfect balance, or is adapting to constant change the only way forward?’ through the use of acrobatics, contemporary choreography, and undeniable strength. The space goes dark, making the announcement to ensure phones are switched off. In a flash, the stage is revealed with ten bodies on … More HUMANS 2.0 BY CIRCA – REVIEW – SOUTHBANK CENTRE

AN AUDIENCE WITH MILLY-LIU – REVIEW – SOHO THEATRE

31st March 2023

I love cats. I am without a doubt a “cat person” and I’m totally up for any kind of cat-related entertainment, but even I wasn’t sure what I was getting into with An Audience With Milly-Liu, a one-man-cat-drag-late-night comedy starring François Pandolfo and directed by Dan Jones. Milly-Liu tells you her sordid tails about working … More AN AUDIENCE WITH MILLY-LIU – REVIEW – SOHO THEATRE

REVIEW – LE GATEAU CHOCOLAT & JONNY WOO: A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS – 90 YEARS OF DRAG! – SOHO THEATRE

8th January 2023

Two drag queens have managed to squeeze 90 years of musical theatre into a 60 minute musical revue, and it is oh so fun! La Gateau Chocolat is one of Time Out London’s ‘Top 10 Cabaret Stars’, and Jonny Woo is a comedian, and one of London’s leading figures in cabaret and alternative variety. Together … More REVIEW – LE GATEAU CHOCOLAT & JONNY WOO: A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS – 90 YEARS OF DRAG! – SOHO THEATRE

REVIEW – JAZZ EMU: YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE – SOHO THEATRE

13th December 2022

Jazz Emu is an incessantly clever one-man funk-comedy/Youtube show that insists on the genius of its maker. But why ‘Jazz’?  The character creation of Archie Henderson is a virtuosic multi-instrumentalist who builds an atmosphere with layers of synth, bass, and electric sax — and there’s something of the avant-garde in there too, pushing the boundaries … More REVIEW – JAZZ EMU: YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE – SOHO THEATRE

REVIEW – LIVE AT LOLA’S A MUSICAL CHAT SHOW – LOLA’S UNDERGROUND CASINO

11th December 2022

Live at Lola’s: A Musical Chat Show with Stars of the West End is a night of musical fun that no musical fan will want to miss. The show is a combination of musical theatre, interviews, audience questions, and a quiz. The show starred Hadley Fraser, Christine Allado, Carly Mercedes Dyer and Isaac Hesketh. All … More REVIEW – LIVE AT LOLA’S A MUSICAL CHAT SHOW – LOLA’S UNDERGROUND CASINO

REVIEW – THE JINKX AND DELA HOLIDAY SHOW – THE LONDON PALLADIUM

19th November 2022

‘Drag Race’ legends Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are back in town with their Christmas Extravaganza, The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show. The duo has been touring their drag queen variety holiday shows for the past four years, produced by BenDeLaCreme Presents. The show is hitting up 4 cities in the UK and came to the … More REVIEW – THE JINKX AND DELA HOLIDAY SHOW – THE LONDON PALLADIUM

REVIEW – LA CLIQUE – LEICESTER SQUARE

16th November 2022

Christmas is here! And what better way to celebrate than with a world-class cabaret variety show? Such is the alternative festive offer of La Clique, billed as ‘a Christmas show like no other’ that’s been wowing audiences from Australia to Europe since 2004. And taking a punt on something that so boldly flouts seasonal expectations … More REVIEW – LA CLIQUE – LEICESTER SQUARE

REVIEW – BUBBLE SHOW (FOR ADULTS ONLY) – BARONS COURT THEATRE

22nd September 2022

Prepared to be wowed by this bubblelicious burlesque show by the sexy dynamic duo Kurt Murray and Iulia Benze, directly from a hugely successful run at Edinburgh Fringe. We both went in with an open, curious mind and left in awe at what we had just witnessed. An adult-only mixed visual incorporating bubble artistry and … More REVIEW – BUBBLE SHOW (FOR ADULTS ONLY) – BARONS COURT THEATRE

REVIEW – HORIZONS – A 21ST CENTURY SPACE ODYSSEY – O2 ARENA

2nd September 2022

As someone who studied physics at university, I’ve been to many physics lectures but none on this scale. 13,000 people descended on the O2 arena to hear Professor Brian Cox. During the first half of the show we were treated to a rather cinematic display of the wonders of the cosmos. On the huge screen … More REVIEW – HORIZONS – A 21ST CENTURY SPACE ODYSSEY – O2 ARENA

REVIEW – BRIEFS: BITE CLUB – SOUTH BANK CENTRE

27th July 2022

Bite Club is the newest show brought to us by the multitalented folks from Briefs Factory. Briefs Factory are an Australian creative collective, within their shows they incorporate drag, burlesque, circus, dance and comedy. Their last UK outing was 3 years ago, and now their back with a bang – and with Queensland singer Sahara … More REVIEW – BRIEFS: BITE CLUB – SOUTH BANK CENTRE

REVIEW – YUMMY: ICONIC – UNDERBELLY FESTIVAL

14th July 2022

Ever wanted to learn how to make a sandwich? Yummy: Iconic has got you. Yummy is a multi-award winning drag cabaret from Melbourne, Australia. Their shows combine burlesque, circus, drag and dance. They have been creating shows since 2015, and have toured these across Australia and overseas. Yummy first appeared in the UK in 2018 … More REVIEW – YUMMY: ICONIC – UNDERBELLY FESTIVAL

REVIEW – THE GROTTEAUX – WOOLWICH WORKS

30th May 2022

Joyful, entertaining, festive, and vibrant, The Grotteaux is an unapologetic celebration of queerness.  The Grotteaux, performed at Woolwich Works, is a cabaret put on by Shotgun Carousel, a queer theatrical entertainment company and multidisciplinary performance collective. It was written and directed by Moly Beth Morossa along with creative director Laura Drake Chambers. Roshan Conn, who made a couple of fun … More REVIEW – THE GROTTEAUX – WOOLWICH WORKS