Listings for the hysterical RVT in July: Edinburgh Fringe Previews every Wednesday to 22nd July, Duckie most Saturdays, S.L.A.G.S. Sundays and a special S.L.A.G.S. for gay London Pride on Saturday 4th, Bingo Mondays and more comedy most of the rest of the week. And they are finishing up the month with intensive Hot August Fringe every weekday into August. Tickets available on TicketWeb and lastminute.com and on the door. Or just click Royal Vauxhall Tavern under GRAB Tickets. All events in that gay London calendar.
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WEDNESDAY 1st July Edinburgh Fringe Previews
with Pappy's Fun Club.
Pappy's Fun Club's World Record Attempt: 200 Sketches in an Hour
Fresh from Channel 4 and a critically acclaimed tour of Great Britain and Ireland, "the funniest sketch troupe on the Fringe" (Scotsman, Aug 08) return to take Edinburgh, and the record books, by storm.
In 2007 they were nominated for the If.comedy award. In 2008 they won Chortle Best Sketch Act, performed in Australia and had their own shows on Channel 4 and Radio 4. In 2009 they attempt the impossible.
200 sketches. 60 minutes. 1 World Record. Heroic attempt, or spectacular folly? Whether they succeed or fail, it's "the perfect way to spend an hour" (EdFest magazine, Aug 08).
"impossible to resist ... you really should see this" Metro, Aug 08
"Turbo-charged ... great jokes" Guardian, Aug 08
Doors 7pm, Show 8.30pm, Open ‘til Midnight
Tickets £6.00
THURSDAY 2nd July
ELEPHANT SHELF CD LAUNCH PARTY
The much loved London and St. Albans band are pleased to announce the launch of their new album ‘In Trouble Again’ at the RVT on the 2nd July.
‘The most exciting new live act I‘ve seen in years’ - Gavin Martin, The Independent
PLUS special guests:
Rupert Herries & Friends
‘One of the great undiscovered English eccentrics’ - Tom Robinson Radio 6
‘Biff’ of the Guardian
‘Mad old farts from Lesicestershire!’ - Steve Bell - The Guardian
Menno aka Greta Garbage
‘Not to be missed, really funny, hits the spot!’ - Edinburgh Festival Review
Doors 7pm, show from 8pm, open ‘til midnight
FREE ENTRY
www.elephantshelf.com
www.deltaladies.com
FRIDAY 3rd July :
Captain Kinky Pinky & Club Wotever present GLITTER GALORE
Dress to impress!
pre Pride party open for All!
An unashamed 80s colourfashioncrash kinda party where you are the star! Come and mix with fellow fab superstars of Captain Kinky Pinky fame and Club Wotevers cool laid back fashionistas. All genders and expressions allowed – fun is the leading word
DJs
SiouxEllen and Syntheticboi (Mermaids Purse) - 80s Retro revival
Dj Raju Rockit playing wotever takes his fancy ;) uplifting, playful, dancy, prancy hits, punk, electro, hiphop, funk sounds
and Katja Gustafsson from Captain Kinky Pinky & Combustion direct from her European Tour with hard hitting feminist electro.
Live Set:
Project Caramel - They are political, gender queer, fun, and beatboxing performers from Hackney
MC & Host; Jet Moon
9pm-3am
Tickets £5 in advance / £8 on the door
Pride Night SATURDAY 4th July S.L.A.G.S /CHILL-OUT PRIDE SPECIAL
The ultimate post-PRIDE party night with back-to-back dance classics and RVT anthems from DJs SIMON LE VANS, ANDY ALMIGHTY & SEAN SIRRS
8pm - 4am
An exclusive pride night performance from the genius that is THE D. E. EXPERIENCE (aka Jonathan Hellyer) on stage at 10pm.
Advance tickets £10 (or £12 OTD b4 midnight & £8 after)
WE'RE GONNA MAKE IT A NIGHT TO REMEMBER!
SUNDAY 5th July S.L.A.G.S. / CHILL-OUT
Huge dance anthems and commercial house from the DJs Simon Le Vans, Andy Almighty & Sean Sirrs.
2pm ‘til Midnight. The genius of The D. E. Experience (aka Jonathan Hellyer) on stage at 5.30pm.
Entry £7
MONDAY 6th July Bingo Pub Night
’a bingo night in a pub’
Join your hostess Timberlina in her quest for bingo nirvana and ease yourself into the week with a Monday mingle.Experiment with Language Bingo, Team Bingo, Transcendental Bingo, DIY Bingo... and catch up with the weekend gossip.
Expect audience participation in ‘audience rules bingo!’, featured guests and of course serious bingo rounds for all to enjoy.
Music from DJ Hey Baylen & DJ 50 Pence.
Doors 7pm, Eyes Down 8.30pm -10.30pm, party ‘til midnight.
Fosters £2 a pint, House spirits £2
FREE on the door, £1 per game.
TUESDAY 7th July
GLAM SLAM
A poetry SLAM competition in two rounds.
First Round: 4 Competing Categories:
DARK poem - a sad poem wearing all black
GLAD poem - a happy poem in colourful clothes
SHAG poem - sexy words in lingerie, fetish, flesh
DRAG poem - gender-bending words in drag
Second Round: A Grand Final on the night, with a £100 Grand Prize for the
BEST VERBAL VOGUE!
See more details here:
http://blog.myspace.com/glamslamuk
Also: non-competitive open mic slots
Special GUEST performers:
Susie Showers (winner of last year's Glam Slam UK) The Fallen Raconteur
(Sweet'nSour, GFest) Hilda Eusebio (Duckie, Cochrane Confidential)
...and a special appearance by Qwee (all the way from Texas)
DJ: Sina Evil (Club Sensible, Pie&Mash)
MC: Ernesto Sarezale (In the Name of the Flesh)
Doors 7pm, Show 8.30pm, open ‘til midnight.
Entry: £5; £3 concessions; FREE for slammers/performers.
WEDNESDAY 8th July (& each Wednesday upto 22nd July) Edinburgh Fringe Previews
with Tiffany Stevenson & John Gordillo
TIFFANY STEVENSON : ALONG CAME A SPIDER
Is she a spider or a fly trapped on a glittering web? The host of Edinburgh hit Old Rope spins a tangled web of jokes about her journey into stand up. Funny, dark and personal the show is part existential, part arthropod. * This show does not contain actual spiders.
“Hit the stage with style…Can’t wait to see her again” One4Review
“Had me in stitches” What’s on Stage
John Gordillo : Sex. Man. Consequences. Cost.
***** Daily Record ***** Metro ***** Chortle
'Brilliant. Poignantly funny.' (Scotsman)
'A grown up comic who combines emotional intimacy with high quality gags. You may not find a more accomplished fringe show.' (Guardian)
‘The kind of show that makes you delighted to be at the Fringe’ (Times)
Brilliant, heartfelt and hilarious” (Times)
‘an inspiration, a consummate performer with an amazing talent, passion and intellect’ (Chortle)
Doors 7pm, Show 8.30pm, Open ‘til Midnight
Tickets £6.00
THURSDAY 9th July (& 16th & 23rd) THE KITTEN CLUB
Come join The Kitten Club Burlesque Cabaret at The Famous Royal Vauxhall Tavern for a glamorous night of song, dance, satire, comedy, magic and more (or less as the case may be - miaow!)
With a modern twist on Vaudeville and a hint of ‘Carry On’, The Kitten Club are London’s most original and diverse troupe offering a glorious trip back in time to the true roots of Burlesque Cabaret at its purest, finest and cheekiest! Come and spend an evening with The Luxurious Delores Deluxe, The Tantalising Songstress Tempest Rose, The Terrifying Vicious Delicious, The Fearless Fire Eating Vixen de Ville and various delightful special guests!
The show is expertly interwoven with magic and comedy from our compere, Mr Christian Lee. Let The Kittens entertain you with their hilarious parodies, sassy singing, delightful dancing and some good old-fashioned magic!
****Dress to impress or come as you are... but do come play with The Kittens!****
With our compere Tomcat Mr. Christian Lee
“Pure gold” – TNT Magazine
“a real burlesque style show in the heart of London’s West End with fine performances from four multi-talented ladies of the stage…Brilliantly self-choreographed…A brave departure from the other offerings available in the West End, this sassy little show is packed full of neat routines and self-assured performances, as well as the odd strip-tease along the way…” – What’s On stage.
“With their delightful takes on songs such as the White Stripes' Seven Nation Army, hilarious lyrics loaded with double meaning, bold and well choreographed dancing, excellent impersonations and a variety of risque yet tasteful stage outfits, the talented, beautiful, and very funny Kittens display many, if not all of the hallmarks of class.
Ranging from solo kitten spots to double acts and full dancing and singing in a similar vein to Little Britain.
Held together by the mighty magical talents of the excellent Jools Holland-esque compere 'Tomcat' with his seemingly incompetent magic tricks, the show dispenses with any seedy stigma that might be associated with the word 'burlesque' and becomes pure, good old fashioned cabaret entertainment at it's finest and it's cheekiest” - This Is London
“The king of comedy magic” – Time Out
"I loved it! – the girls are wonderful." - Mel Smith
www.thekittenclub.com
Doors 7pm, Show 8.30pm, Open ‘til Midnight
Tickets £10 / £7conc.
FRIDAY 10th July: 2nd FRIDAY OF THE MONTH KIMONO KRUSH
Taking London by storm, Kimono Krush is the new clubnight from The Sugarlow Boys, Al Dente, MarcwithaC and The Duchess of Pork. Join the mayhem as cultures clash with a musical cocktail of girl groups, soul, French pop, disco, new wave, electro, Britpop, indie dance and more. It happens every second Friday of the month at the RVT; £5 in with cheap drinks and cocktails available for those who can handle it….
The best newcomer in London’s nightlife, KIMONO KRUSH, presents an exclusive performance by MR TEDS and Rebel 7 DJs for a unique all night disco party!
Kimono Krush = explosive cocktail of 60s girl groups, 70s disco, 80s pop, 90s Britpop and 00s electro as East London nightlife collides with South London clubbing.
Doors 9pm -2.30am
Entry: £5 to RAMI (Darling Bears) and you are in
Links:
www.myspace.com/kimono_krush
SATURDAY 11th July Duckie
Post-Poofter Purveyors of Progressive Working Class Entertainment. Hosted by Amy Lamé, music by Readers Wifes.
9pm - 2am.
Entry £5
SUNDAY 12th July S.L.A.G.S / Chill-Out
Huge dance anthems and commercial house from the DJs Simon Le Vans, Andy Almighty & Sean Sirrs. 2pm ‘til Midnight. The genius of The D. E. Experience (aka Jonathan Hellyer) on stage at 5.30pm.
Entry £7
MONDAY 13th July Bingo Pub Night :
’a bingo night in a pub’
Join your hostess Timberlina in her quest for bingo nirvana and ease yourself into the week with a Monday mingle.Experiment with Language Bingo, Team Bingo, Transcendental Bingo, DIY Bingo... and catch up with the weekend gossip.
Expect audience participation in ‘audience rules bingo!’, featured guests and of course serious bingo rounds for all to enjoy.
Music from DJ Hey Baylen & DJ 50 Pence.
Doors 7pm, Eyes Down 8.30pm -10.30pm, party ‘til midnight.
Fosters £2 a pint, House spirits £2
FREE on the door, £1 per game.
TUESDAY 14th July TENOR LADIES
A concept band manufactured by leading London performers Scottee and Sami Knight.
The Tenor Ladies are here to save music from its self - what happened to putting on the ritz and showing a bit of thigh? Since when did we all become emotional folk artists writing songs about the trees?! There's a time and a place for that kind of thing but the Tenor Ladies aren't interested.
Scottee commented 'We're like the Funny Girls of Blackpool meets the Benny Hill girls - overworked, over paid and over weight.'
Come see their debut shows at Royal Vauxhall Tavern in July before their debut EP, world tour, perfume, TV show and autobiography. Welcome to the world of Big band, Big hair, Big voices from Big fat girly boys.
Scottee has performed at some of the worlds most prestigious galleries & theatres including: Tate Britain; Tate Modern; ICA & Royal Festival Hall, as well as gracing the pages of Dazed & Confused, i-D, Paper, W and Time Out. His brash, clumsy and obnoxious approach to performance has left audiences confused, annoyed and amused. Whatever you think of Scottee - he probably won't care. "London's most experimental talent" - Time Out.
Sami Knight: Photographer Sami Knight turned his self portrait photographic style on its head when he created his lush of a persona Mitzi Von Melbatoast, and let her loose on the world of performance. An emerging face on the performance scene he's already turning heads and ears with his old school cabaret style singing and supreme voice.
www.scottee.co.uk and www.samiknight.com
Musical Director Nigel Stewart
Cast: Scottee, Sami Knight, Nigel Stewart.
"PECULIAR" - METRO
"LONDON'S MOST REVOLUTIONARY PERFORMER" - TIMEOUT
"MEDIOCRE" - BROADWAY BABY
"THATS SCARY" - ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
"MY FRIEND FROM L.A SAID ITS THE BEST THING SHES EVER SEEN" - KELLY OSBOURNE
Doors 7pm, Show 9pm, Open ‘til Midnight
Tickets £5.00
WEDNESDAY 15th July Edinburgh Fringe Previews
with Piff the Magic Dragon (John Van Der Putt) & Ava Vidal
Piff the Magic Dragon (John Van Der Putt)
Piff the Magic Dragon is 'an inspired and gloriously grumpy' (chortle.CO.UK) stand up magic act unlike any other. Combining stunning Magic, delightfully deadpan humour and a penchant for princesses. Award winning magician, John Van Der Putt is fast making a name on the scene. John will be presenting his edinburgh show 'Pifftacular' at RVT and beware he's dressed as a dragon and he's angry.... well, just really irritated.
Ava Vidal
Ava presents her one woman Edinburgh show at the RVT.
Doors 7pm, Show 8.30pm, Open ‘til Midnight
Tickets £6.00
THURSDAY 16th July THE KITTEN CLUB
Come join The Kitten Club Burlesque Cabaret at The Famous Royal Vauxhall Tavern for a glamorous night of song, dance, satire, comedy, magic and more (or less as the case may be - miaow!)
With a modern twist on Vaudeville and a hint of ‘Carry On’, The Kitten Club are London’s most original and diverse troupe offering a glorious trip back in time to the true roots of Burlesque Cabaret at its purest, finest and cheekiest! Come and spend an evening with The Luxurious Delores Deluxe, The Tantalising Songstress Tempest Rose, The Terrifying Vicious Delicious, The Fearless Fire Eating Vixen de Ville and various delightful special guests!
The show is expertly interwoven with magic and comedy from our compere, Mr Christian Lee. Let The Kittens entertain you with their hilarious parodies, sassy singing, delightful dancing and some good old-fashioned magic!
****Dress to impress or come as you are... but do come play with The Kittens!****
With our compere Tomcat Mr. Christian Lee
“Pure gold” – TNT Magazine
“a real burlesque style show in the heart of London’s West End with fine performances from four multi-talented ladies of the stage…Brilliantly self-choreographed…A brave departure from the other offerings available in the West End, this sassy little show is packed full of neat routines and self-assured performances, as well as the odd strip-tease along the way…” – What’s On stage.
“With their delightful takes on songs such as the White Stripes' Seven Nation Army, hilarious lyrics loaded with double meaning, bold and well choreographed dancing, excellent impersonations and a variety of risque yet tasteful stage outfits, the talented, beautiful, and very funny Kittens display many, if not all of the hallmarks of class.
Ranging from solo kitten spots to double acts and full dancing and singing in a similar vein to Little Britain.
Held together by the mighty magical talents of the excellent Jools Holland-esque compere 'Tomcat' with his seemingly incompetent magic tricks, the show dispenses with any seedy stigma that might be associated with the word 'burlesque' and becomes pure, good old fashioned cabaret entertainment at it's finest and it's cheekiest” - This Is London
“The king of comedy magic” – Time Out
"I loved it! – the girls are wonderful." - Mel Smith
www.thekittenclub.com
Doors 7pm, Show 8.30pm, Open ‘til Midnight
Tickets £10 / £7conc.
FRIDAY 17th July : 3rd FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
EARLY EVENING : DAME JAYNE’S DEN OF MEN
DELIGHTS FOR YOUR EARS, EYES, NOSE AND THROAT
MALE BURLESQUE NIGHT WITH IN HOUSE BAND STARRING BRITAIN’S PREMIERE MALE BURLESQUE STAR, SPENCER MAYBE, FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS STARS FROM THE BURGEONING MALE BURLESQUE AND VARIETY SCENE.
Performers include : DAME JAYNE, SPENCER MAYBE, FRED BEAR, CIRCUS STEPHEN, BROKEBACK DISCO
7pm - 9.30pm
Entry £8.00
‘HE (FRED BEAR) IS THE SEXIEST MAN ALIVE’ - CHRISTOPHER BIGGINS
SPENCER WAS DESCRIBED BY TIME OUT AS 'SO SEXY IT HURTS' AND THE LONDON LITE AS 'QUITE LIKE IGGY POP - MACHO AND FRISKY.'
FRIDAY 17th July : 3rd FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
LATE EVENING : Boogaloo Stu presents... SPLOSH-A-RAMA!
A brand new night with veteran showbiz entertainers BOOGALOO STU, LE GATEAU CHOCOLAT and PRINCESS KNICKERS - in celebration of the pie-fight as art form, a monthly Sploshfest of crazy cabaret antics culminating in the inevitable Food Fight on da stage in da house.
SEE THE LINKS BELOW TO SEE WHAT’S ON THE SPLOSH-A-RAMA MENU THIS MONTH
10.30pm - late
Entry £5
SATURDAY 18th July Duckie
Post-Poofter Purveyors of Progressive Working Class Entertainment. Hosted by Amy Lamé, music by Readers Wifes.
9pm - 2am.
Entry £5
SUNDAY 19th July S.L.A.G.S / Chill-Out
Huge dance anthems and commercial house from the DJs Simon Le Vans, Andy Almighty & Sean Sirrs.
2pm ‘til Midnight. The genius of The D. E. Experience (aka Jonathan Hellyer) on stage at 5.30pm.
Entry £7
MONDAY 20th July Bingo Pub Night :
’a bingo night in a pub’
Join your hostess Timberlina in her quest for bingo nirvana and ease yourself into the week with a Monday mingle.Experiment with Language Bingo, Team Bingo, Transcendental Bingo, DIY Bingo... and catch up with the weekend gossip.
Expect audience participation in ‘audience rules bingo!’, featured guests and of course serious bingo rounds for all to enjoy.
Music from DJ Hey Baylen & DJ 50 Pence.
Doors 7pm, Eyes Down 8.30pm -10.30pm, party ‘til midnight.
Fosters £2 a pint, House spirits £2
FREE on the door, £1 per game.
TUESDAY 21st July TENOR LADIES
A concept band manufactured by leading London performers Scottee and Sami Knight.
The Tenor Ladies are here to save music from its self - what happened to putting on the ritz and showing a bit of thigh? Since when did we all become emotional folk artists writing songs about the trees?! There's a time and a place for that kind of thing but the Tenor Ladies aren't interested.
Scottee commented 'We're like the Funny Girls of Blackpool meets the Benny Hill girls - overworked, over paid and over weight.'
Come see their debut shows at Royal Vauxhall Tavern in July before their debut EP, world tour, perfume, TV show and autobiography. Welcome to the world of Big band, Big hair, Big voices from Big fat girly boys.
Scottee has performed at some of the worlds most prestigious galleries & theatres including: Tate Britain; Tate Modern; ICA & Royal Festival Hall, as well as gracing the pages of Dazed & Confused, i-D, Paper, W and Time Out. His brash, clumsy and obnoxious approach to performance has left audiences confused, annoyed and amused. Whatever you think of Scottee - he probably won't care. "London's most experimental talent" - Time Out.
Sami Knight: Photographer Sami Knight turned his self portrait photographic style on its head when he created his lush of a persona Mitzi Von Melbatoast, and let her loose on the world of performance. An emerging face on the performance scene he's already turning heads and ears with his old school cabaret style singing and supreme voice.
www.scottee.co.uk and www.samiknight.com
Musical Director Nigel Stewart
Cast: Scottee, Sami Knight, Nigel Stewart.
"PECULIAR" - METRO
"LONDON'S MOST REVOLUTIONARY PERFORMER" - TIMEOUT
"MEDIOCRE" - BROADWAY BABY
"THATS SCARY" - ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
"MY FRIEND FROM L.A SAID ITS THE BEST THING SHES EVER SEEN" - KELLY OSBOURNE
Doors 7pm, Show 9pm, Open ‘til Midnight
Tickets £5.00
WEDNESDAY 22nd July Edinburgh Fringe Previews
with Zoe Lyons and Barry and Stuart
Zoe Lyons : Miss Machismo
Zoe Lyons makes a triumphant return to the Edinburgh Festival for the third year after her last years show ‘Mangled Mantra Of The Mixed Up Modern Mind’ and her win for Funniest Joke of the Fringe voted by Dave TV, for her one liner….”I can’t believe Amy Winehouse self-harms. She’s so irritating she must be able to find someone to do it for her…” Germaine Greer was quoted in the Guardian this March describing the gag as “Astonishingly vicious” – Zoe takes this as a massive compliment!
This year’s show ‘Miss Machismo” is a brand new hour of punchy comedy that explores amongst other things, arming the elderly, human soup, and the Pope’s remarks about the blurring of the genders. Zoe thought this was a curious comment from a man who insists on wearing a frock with pretty red shoes but then people do say the strangest things. According to one audience member she encountered this year all lesbians pee standing up and you need balls to be a comedian. Well... ok then, Ladies and Gentlemen please welcome... Miss Machismo.
“…top one liners…this is a smart, tight, well written show…” SUNDAY TIMES CULTURE ****
“…a distinctive originality….” SCOTSMAN
“…a fast paced gutsy show…it contains a world-class spoonerism that may be worth the ticket price on its own…” SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY
“…an affable style puts the audience at ease…an hour of easy refreshing fun…” - CHORTLE ****
“…well seasoned gags throughout…” INDEPENDENT
Barry and Stuart : Powered by Demons
The Scottish BAFTA nominated magicians return to the Edinburgh Fringe after their sell-out five star run in 2008
Stars of Channel 4’s ‘Dirty Tricks’, ‘The Magic of Jesus’ and ‘Tricks from the Bible’, Barry and Stuart bring their devious all-new jaw-dropping show to the Edinburgh Fringe following their completely sold-out debut show “Part-Time Warlocks” last year.
In 2009, Barry and Stuart present an astonishing array of bizarre tricks in Powered by Demons. They will teach you where you should never stick a polo mint, filter a drink through both of their faces for a thirsty audience member, teach you the ultimate party trick (if you’re courageous enough to try it) and show you how to impress a date with the use of a razor sharp needle.
In the ultimate late-night magic show Barry and Stuart plan to induce shock and awe across Edinburgh… you may even be tickled by a ghost.
Praise for Barry and Stuart
“Darkly brilliant...Pure magic” ***** The List
“Hugely enjoyable, funny and engaging” MUST SEE SHOW, The Stage
“Genuinely remarkable” Sunday Telegraph
“Subversive magicians Barry and Stuart boldly go where others fear to tread. Watch and Marvel” Scotland on Sunday
“Undeniably inventive” Sunday Times
“Ingenious and genuinely impressive” **** ThreeWeeks
“The most consistently original, creative and exciting force in British magic” Derren Brown
Doors 7pm, Show 8.30pm, Open ‘til Midnight
Tickets £6.00
THURSDAY 23rd July THE KITTEN CLUB
Come join The Kitten Club Burlesque Cabaret at The Famous Royal Vauxhall Tavern for a glamorous night of song, dance, satire, comedy, magic and more (or less as the case may be - miaow!)
With a modern twist on Vaudeville and a hint of ‘Carry On’, The Kitten Club are London’s most original and diverse troupe offering a glorious trip back in time to the true roots of Burlesque Cabaret at its purest, finest and cheekiest! Come and spend an evening with The Luxurious Delores Deluxe, The Tantalising Songstress Tempest Rose, The Terrifying Vicious Delicious, The Fearless Fire Eating Vixen de Ville and various delightful special guests!
The show is expertly interwoven with magic and comedy from our compere, Mr Christian Lee. Let The Kittens entertain you with their hilarious parodies, sassy singing, delightful dancing and some good old-fashioned magic!
****Dress to impress or come as you are... but do come play with The Kittens!****
With our compere Tomcat Mr. Christian Lee
“Pure gold” – TNT Magazine
“a real burlesque style show in the heart of London’s West End with fine performances from four multi-talented ladies of the stage…Brilliantly self-choreographed…A brave departure from the other offerings available in the West End, this sassy little show is packed full of neat routines and self-assured performances, as well as the odd strip-tease along the way…” – What’s On stage.
“With their delightful takes on songs such as the White Stripes' Seven Nation Army, hilarious lyrics loaded with double meaning, bold and well choreographed dancing, excellent impersonations and a variety of risque yet tasteful stage outfits, the talented, beautiful, and very funny Kittens display many, if not all of the hallmarks of class.
Ranging from solo kitten spots to double acts and full dancing and singing in a similar vein to Little Britain.
Held together by the mighty magical talents of the excellent Jools Holland-esque compere 'Tomcat' with his seemingly incompetent magic tricks, the show dispenses with any seedy stigma that might be associated with the word 'burlesque' and becomes pure, good old fashioned cabaret entertainment at it's finest and it's cheekiest” - This Is London
“The king of comedy magic” – Time Out
"I loved it! – the girls are wonderful." - Mel Smith
www.thekittenclub.com
Doors 7pm, Show 8.30pm, Open ‘til Midnight
Tickets £10 / £7conc.
FRIDAY 24th July : 4th FRIDAY OF THE MONTH KUNST - By Invitation Only
As it's the birthday of a Very Special Little Boy, a very limited number of tickets will be available for this show which features a special appearance by HOLLY PENFIELD and her band.
SATURDAY 25th July Duckie
Post-Poofter Purveyors of Progressive Working Class Entertainment. Hosted by Amy Lamé, music by Readers Wifes.
9pm - 2am.
Entry £5
SUNDAY 26th July S.L.A.G.S / Chill-Out
Huge dance anthems and commercial house from the DJs Simon Le Vans, Andy Almighty & Sean Sirrs.
2pm ‘til Midnight. The genius of The D. E. Experience (aka Jonathan Hellyer) on stage at 5.30pm.
Entry £7
FROM MONDAY 27th July - 28th August : MONDAY - FRIDAY
THE HOT AUGUST FRINGE IS LAUNCHED:
27 July Monday
6.30 7.30 The Science Of Sex Rosie Wilby Comedy investigating love, relationships, attraction, sexual identity and more Funny Women Finalist investigates the science of attraction, sexual chemistry and sexual identity with spoof experiments and handmade props. What makes us gay or straight? What turns us on? What are pheromones? Why do we kiss? ‘Excellent’ Time Out
8.00 9.00 CABARET WHORE Sarah-Louise Young A country ‘n’ western porn star, a forgotten French diva and a talent show reject. Character comedy and original songs. A country ‘n’ western porn star, a forgotten French diva and a talent show reject. Character comedy and original songs. ‘Cutting edge cabaret’ SCOTSGAY ‘Bitingly funny…this is intelligent comedy’ BROADWAYBABY
9.30 10.30 BLACKOUTS: Twilight of the Idols Dicke Beau Dickie takes a surreal trip to a twilight world of divas and finds them acting out his own undiscovered self. In the underworld of an unconscious mind, drag fabulist Dickie Beau takes a surreal trip to a twilight world of divas in darkness and finds them acting out his own undiscovered self. “One of London’s hottest rising alternative performance talents” - Time Out “Intensely pretentious” - LondonTown.com
11.00 late Hot ünt Dangerous! David Hoyle celebration of life through song, the oral and contemporary dance. All welcome celebration of life through song, the oral and contemporary dance. All welcome
28 July Tuesday
8.00 9.00 Shazia Mirza's New Show Shazia Mirza Shazia Mirza's first time. What do I say? What do I do and how do I do it?
Shazia's new show. It's weird to have to your first relationship so late in life. What do i say? what do I do and how do I do it? Following a guide book is not enough really.
9.30 10.30 The Science Of Sex Rosie Wilby Comedy investigating love, relationships, attraction, sexual identity and more Funny Women Finalist investigates the science of attraction, sexual chemistry and sexual identity with spoof experiments and handmade props. What makes us gay or straight? What turns us on? What are pheromones? Why do we kiss? ‘Excellent’ Time Out
29 July Wednesday
8.00 9.00 Clutching at Straws Sian Hutchinson American girl looks at the way British women live their lives in the UK. It is British experience through American eyes A young American girl looks at the way British women live their lives in the UK. Taking actresses, relationship grips, work issues... she leaves no lady stone unturned in this quick fire, funny as f...k show that has boob and balls. “Switching effortlessly from accent to accent, all the time dressed in remarkable pair of pink lace pants” – Camden Kiwi
9.30 10.30 All That Gomez Marga Gomez Gomez is topical, adult, fired-up comedy for everyone from America’s most wanted Latina Lesbian. Robin Williams calls Marga Gomez “Amazing…a lesbian Lenny Bruce” All That Gomez is topical, adult, fired-up comedy for everyone from America’s most wanted Latina Lesbian. “Gomez beguiles” Time Out NY
11.00 12.00 Shazia Mirza's New Show Shazia Mirza Shazia Mirza's first time. What do I say? what do I do and how do I do it?
Shazia's new show. It's weird to have to your first relationship so late in life. What do i say? what do I do and how do I do it? Following a guide book is not enough really.
30 July Thursday
6.30 7.30 Viva La Divas Gill Manly, Sarah Moule Viva La Divas is a night of Barba Streisand and Peggy Lee artistic phenomenon. Gill Manly performs her new show "COLOUR ME BARBRA" her personal reflection on the career and music of Barbra Streisand and directed by cabaret star BARB JUNGR. Gill also presents SARAH MOULE and her "PORTRAIT OF PEGGY LEE". The ladies are accompanied by the fabulous pianist SIMON WALLACE.
8.00 9.00 Clutching at Straws Sian Hutchinson American girl looks at the way British women live their lives in the UK. It is British experience through American eyes A young American girl looks at the way British women live their lives in the UK. Taking actresses, relationship grips, work issues... she leaves no lady stone unturned in this quick fire, funny as f...k show that has boob and balls. “Switching effortlessly from accent to accent, all the time dressed in remarkable pair of pink lace pants” – Camden Kiwi
9.30 10.30 Magic Bullet Christian Lee He’s not just a nutter with explosives to hand, he is extraordinary, avant-garde, yet ironic magician. The extraordinary, avant-garde yet ironic. Reminiscent of Tommy Cooper, and Vic Reeves, Christian might be a little daft, but he is dedicated. He’s not just a nutter with explosives to hand “King of comedy magic” - Time Out "Mighty magical talents" - Evening Standard
31 July Friday
6.30 7.30 All That Gomez Marga Gomez Gomez is topical, adult, fired-up comedy for everyone from America’s most wanted Latina Lesbian. Robin Williams calls Marga Gomez “Amazing…a lesbian Lenny Bruce” All That Gomez is topical, adult, fired-up comedy for everyone from America’s most wanted Latina Lesbian. “Gomez beguiles” Time Out NY
8.00 9.00 Clutching at Straws Sian Hutchinson American girl looks at the way British women live their lives in the UK. It is British experience through American eyes A young American girl looks at the way British women live their lives in the UK. Taking actresses, relationship grips, work issues... she leaves no lady stone unturned in this quick fire, funny as f...k show that has boob and balls. “Switching effortlessly from accent to accent, all the time dressed in remarkable pair of pink lace pants” – Camden Kiwi
9.30 10.30 Flavio, Medium De Los Muertos (Medium of the Dead) Mike Okarma Medium of the Dead is a ritualistic, one man show, heartfelt comedy about honoring one’s life. It is a ritualistic, one man show, heartfelt comedy about honouring one’s life. The dead come through gifted Argentine host of the ghost Flavio, with something to say about life.
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