by This Is Cabaret | Aug 11, 2014 | Features, Interview
Unlike almost every other form of stage performance, cabaret goes out of its way to breach the fourth wall and reach out to the audience. But what do the audience really think of what they see? What drives them to see one act over another? And what do they consider...
by This Is Cabaret | Aug 8, 2014 | Musical Comedy, News
If you see the producer of Fascinating Aida around the Edinburgh Fringe, it may be worth your while to give him a wide berth or maybe buy him a drink. David Johnson’s furious response to a request from Ambassador Theatre Group for complimentary tickets to his...
by This Is Cabaret | Aug 6, 2014 | Burlesque, Circus, Drag, Features, Previews
August is normally a quiet time for the London cabaret scene. Promoters call it “kipper month” and put regular shows on pause. Performers skedaddle north to Edinburgh for The Mother Of All Arts Festivals. Punters get a chance to avoid the usual dark rooms...
by This Is Cabaret | Jul 21, 2014 | Circus, Reviews
This week, graduates from the newly rechristened National Centre of Circus Arts perform their end of Degree show, Hop, in the Speigeltent as part of London Wonderground. Now that circus has become prominent in London, you often hear, “circus is on an upswing”. But...
by This Is Cabaret | Jul 21, 2014 | Cabaret, Features
Last week, one of the grand dames of American entertainment passed away. In her long career, the American singer, actress and comedian Elaine Stritch partied with everyone from Judy Garland to Noel Coward via Frank Sinatra. Sadly, Stritch died on Thursday aged 89 in...
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