Cabaret superstar Jonny Woo is delighted to announce the return of his stunning ‘Un-Royal Variety’ to Hackney Empire for its third year this 19 & 20 October.
This year the show is set to be bigger and better than ever before as Jonny Woo brings you the absolute best in cabaret, drag and nu-variety. The darlings of the UK scene will join up with some incredibly exciting transatlantic performers, to create all new, out of this world collaborations.
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Adrienne Truscotte (NYC), feminist comedian, Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner and performance artist will be presenting solo work, alongside world premiere collaboration with opera cabaret star, Le Gateau Chocolat. // and in another mind blowing collaboration, CHRISTEENE and Lucy McCormick are cooking up a one-of-a-kind duet.
Last year’s cameo, and rising comedy star, Mawaan Rizwan takes centre stage this year, in a song and dance spectacle. // And smash hit of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Garry Starr takes to the stage to save British theatre as only he can // Jonny invites underground performance artist, long time friend and original collaborator, Brandon Olson (NYC) to create a new Downtown NYC performance for The Empire. // Bourgeois & Maurice return to their rightful place after their year long absence from the big stage with a song and dance show to rival that in the West End.
Other returning guests from The Un-Royal family include TV comic Jayde Adams // London’s top drag stand-up Myra Dubois // East End original and Bloolips performer, Lavinia Co-op // young upstart and star of Jonny’s Cult London Club The Glory, Margo Marshal // and of course the much loved Kate Middleton Choir.
Jonny himself will be bringing back his much loved Mary Portas homage in a ‘Thrilling’ pre Halloween ‘Scary Mary’ performance, dancing with a 1000 Liza Minnellis (or as many as he can fit on the stage) and kicking things off with a boxing themed Drag King invasion.
With a few select spots to be filled after Jonny has scoured the best of The Edinburgh Fringe in August, Jonny Woo’s Un-Royal Variety promises to be bigger, sexier and more exciting than ever.
In addition, Jonny has worked with Richard Thomas (Jerry Springer The Opera) to create a unique score for the show, which references the Royal Variety of the past, while bringing it bang up to date, with collaborations from some surprising anarchical international guests.
UN-ROYAL VARIETY
19 & 20 Oct 2018
Hackney Empire,
291 Mare Street, E8 1EJ
Box Office +44 (0)20 8985 2424
£38 – £10 (£45 A+) plus booking fee