by Katharine Kavanagh | Aug 7, 2014 | Cabaret, Editorial, Features
“There’s always plenty to talk about when it comes to cabaret at the Fringe” This afternoon saw the launch of Edinburgh Fringe Festival‘s first Cabaret Chinwag – a kind of live chat show for anyone interested in the cabaret scene or, as...
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 Franco Milazzo | Aug 4, 2014 | Cabaret, Features, Musical Comedy
As the saying goes, success has many fathers but failure is an orphan. The phenomenon that is the current cabaret scene has more fathers (and mothers and gender-transcending parents) than we have fingers but German composer Kurt Weill is possibly the grandaddy of them...
by Katharine Kavanagh | Aug 1, 2014 | Circus, Editorial, Features
Without mentioning the August F-word (we have a separate article dedicated to Edinburgh, don’t worry) here are this month’s circus offerings… The Wonderground is still going strong on the South Bank, with another gala show from Cirque Du Cabaret on...
by Katharine Kavanagh | Jul 27, 2014 | Circus, Editorial, Features
Ah yes, it’s that time again. The daunting beast of Edinburgh Fringe looms close, but we have some secret ammo to get you through the 400 page plus programme. Circus editor Katharine Kavanagh has done the trawling for you, and come up with a more refined...
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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