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Cabaret Chinwag at Edinburgh Fringe

Cabaret Chinwag at Edinburgh Fringe

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...
Five Shows You Would Be Crazy To Miss This August

Five Shows You Would Be Crazy To Miss This August

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...
Five Things You Probably Never Knew About Kurt Weill, Godfather Of Cabaret

Five Things You Probably Never Knew About Kurt Weill, Godfather Of Cabaret

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...
Circus Treats: What’s On in August

Circus Treats: What’s On in August

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...
Edinburgh Fringe 2014: Circus Round-Up

Edinburgh Fringe 2014: Circus Round-Up

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...
Eight Things You Never Knew About Elaine Stritch

Eight Things You Never Knew About Elaine Stritch

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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