by This Is Cabaret | Nov 19, 2015 | Drag, Features, Interview
Both in the guise of his award-winning alter ego Myra DuBois and as a writer, director and actor, Gareth Joyner has made an indelible mark on London’s cabaret scene. His acid-tongued drag queen’s bon mots may be pitiless and cutting but, truly, many of...
by Franco Milazzo | Nov 18, 2015 | Burlesque, Circus, Drag, Editorial, Features, Musical Comedy, Previews
This Sunday sees the launch of the 2016 All Nude Cabaret Calendar at Fontaine’s. As a taster of what to expect, photographer Sin Bozkurt has shared some priceless and revealing behind-the-scenes shots he took. You probably know at least one person who has survived,...
by This Is Cabaret | Sep 25, 2015 | Drag, Features, Musical Comedy, Reviews, Theatre
By now you will have read what some of London’s finest theatre critics think of the musical Kinky Boots which opened this month. Inspired by a true story. the plot revolves around Charlie, the owner of a failing Northampton shoe factory who, while on a visit to...
by This Is Cabaret | Sep 9, 2015 | Drag, News
After a tough year for venues, the campaign to keep the Royal Vauxhall Tavern open scores a significant victory. How will its owners react? Madame Jojo’s. The Joiner’s Arms. The Black Cap. Kaff Bar. Man Bar. This list of cabaret venues to have given up the...
by This Is Cabaret | Sep 2, 2015 | Drag, Previews
The dragageddon is upon us. This is not a drill, repeat, this is not a drill. Igor, crank up the cloning machine: this Friday sees no less than five mouthwatering shows in London running from the intimate to the extravagant. Virgin Xtravaganzah’s September...
by This Is Cabaret | Aug 14, 2015 | Burlesque, Circus, Drag, Reviews
This Is Cabaret Rating: ★★★★★ Briefs is no stranger to the London Wonderground’s Spiegeltent and the ensemble of boylesque, circus and drag performers are back in the capital showing Marika Rauscher exactly why. As opening numbers go, Briefs‘ is...
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