Upcoming Attractions...
Cabaret Boom Boom plays on the third Saturday of the month in Walkley, Sheffield.
All shows are held at Walkley Community Centre, unless otherwise indicated
Concessions are available for OAPs, unemployed and students Proof of concession eligibility must be shown at the box office on arrival at Cabaret Boom Boom
Cabaret Information Line: 07972 498 496
- Autumn Season 2010
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Saturday September 18th 2010
Madame Galina Korsakova
Madame Galina Korsakova - Madame Galina Korsakova is the prima ballerina absoluta of the Bolshoi, but actually, she's Lestyn Edwards, a burly Welsh bloke in a tutu! The thing about drag is that it works not because it's grotesque and incredible, but because there's something about the performer's en femme persona that's strangely plausible despite it all.
Edwards knows ballet and has more than a little skill, his physical build not withstanding, so when Madame Galina delivers her crash-course lecture to us, remarking, "I don't have the ideal body for ballet – my back is too long," it works!
Biscuithead and the Biscuit Badgers
Biscuithead & the Biscuit Badgers - With one foot in the old-time Music Hall knees up, one in inventive, creative new comedy and the other in the best party ever, Biscuithead & the Biscuit Badgers truly are a moustache-powered tuba cabaret marvel. Virtuosic piano, delicious drumming, twanging ukulele, astounding vocals and a tuba, rooting around at the back like a mother elephant, are brought together to beautiful effect by this fantastic quartet. No subject is beyond their grasp.
Their debut album, Interspecies Disco boasts songs on the wonders of cheese, the Martial Arts abilities of Elvis Presley and a celebration of everyone’s favourite crustacean, The Land Hermit Crab. There’s even advice on dealing with common garden pests.
They parody, they pastiche, they deconstruct, they rebuild. They take a panoply of styles and fashion them into new and surprising forms.
Dave Proctor
Dave Proctor - Dave Proctor is Sheffield’s leading manipulator of all things juggling. He is well known for his dog training and his love of Guinea pigs, but we don’t think he will be performing with any of his animal friends.
www.boneyfidodogs.co.uk/doggy.php
*Plus:* Moulin Rouge Acrobalance
Moulin Rouge Acrobalance
- Friday October 15th / Saturday October 16th – Walkley Grin Up North Comedy Festival Show
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Steve Best
Steve Best - “He doesn't have a hat with bells on, but Steve Best still would have made a great medieval court jester. His act is a wonderfully daft succession of stupid props and silly pratfalls - a welcome break from straight stand-up. Best eats balloons, shits knotted hankies, does DIY dentistry and pumps up a blow-up doll while playing the theme tune from The Deer Hunter." - William Cook, The Guardian
"There pressure therefore falls on the last act, Steve Best, to redeem the night, and he rises magnificently to the occasion. coming across like a children's party entertainer from hell, he seems to be on a mission to squeeze every last laugh out of the crowd with his non-stop gaggery, magic tricks, sound effects, guitar playing, and wonderfully random zaniness. Comparisons with Tommy Cooper are a no-brainer, but Best captures the fervent energy and the utter bonkers hilarity of the late fez-wearing funnyman with aplomb, reinventing the bumbling magician act for the twenty first century with the aid of a blow-up sex doll and an Elvis mask" - Graham Hughes, BBC
"He stinks of fish" - Enid Blyton
Donald Grant
Donald Grant - One of the pioneers of contemporary diabolo performance, Donald Grant has been thrilling audiences all over the world for the last fifteen years. From the Arctic Circle to Kenya, from Las Vegas to New Zealand, his dazzling speed and silky skills have both enthralled and amazed.
Trained at the world-famous Ecole Nationale de Cirque in Montreal, his number has evolved over the years into a high tempo blend of manic manipulation with a healthy dash of Caledonian charm and wit.
From intimate cabaret stages to massive circus arenas, catwalks to grand hotels, his performance will add class and energy to any show or event.
http://donaldgrantdiabolo.wordpress.com/
Dennis Teeth
Dennis Teeth – Mr Dennis Teeth is a cutting edge virtuoso. Since 2001 his unusual talents have taken him all over the UK and Europe.
A veteran of numerous cabarets, festivals and intimate venues, Mr Teeth has delighted audiences with his fabulous Musical Saw and Ukulele playing. Dennis has played live on TV from Glastonbury Festival, was recently featured as an act on Graham Norton's "When Will I Be Famous?" on BBC 1 and has also appeared on popular variety show "The Slammer".
Recent appearances include a cabaret in the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom for the fabulous Whoopee Club, supporting talented wordsmith Ian Macmillan of radio 4 and playing with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales (as principal saw player).
www.foolsparadise.co.uk/fools07html/dennis_teeth.html
Pippa the Ripper
Pippa The Ripper - Pippa the Ripper is a highly skilled hula-hoop artist and aerialist. With a background in musical theatre, a degree in circus arts and a black belt in charm, Pippa ‘the Ripper’ is a deadly crowd pleaser.
Pippa Coram was given the name ‘the Ripper’ because she has slain so many audiences. She is known as a serial killer of the circus and cabaret scene. From Berlin to Broadway Pippa’s left a trail of emotional devastation in her wake.
Now residing in London, Pippa is currently working with an award winning musical comedy act on a collaboration that will take her to New York in summer and Berlin in winter.
- Friday October 22nd – Crookes Special Grin Up North Comedy Festival Show
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Venue: Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Rd, Crookes
Kevin Brooking
Kevin Brooking - "Comedy Of Accidents" isn't just a one man clown show.
With the simplest of objects Kevin Brooking brings an entire universe to life. He uses mime circus skills, magic, and an uncanny connection with the audience to create funny, unforgettable theatre. It's a world where chaotic metal tubes play beautiful operetta, savage ducks attack the audience, and almost all babies hatch from eggs. It's a one-hour concert of life, death, and… carrots. Comedy of Accidents is known in different countries as Inside Out - Sans Dessous Dessus - Ondersteboven - Patas Arriba.
Before graduating from Ecole Jacques Lecoq in Paris, American born Kevin Brooking worked as a circus clown in Canada, Mexico, USA England and at Germany's Circus Krone.
Kevin has trained pigs, swallowed swords, and his talented tongue was featured on BBC television. He is a founding member of circus - theatre company Mummeranddada (England) and was a prize winner at the 1985 Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in Paris.
Lorraine Bowen
Lorraine Bowen - Lorraine is a fabulous singer, songwriter and performer! She creates unique performances where ever she goes and has played all over the world from Brighton to Berlin, Southend to Saskatoon!
Always willing to make particular evenings special, "Mary Poppins on Acid", "Something between Joyce Grenfell and Madonna" - all great quotes to describe the hilariously original Lorraine Bowen.
www.lorrainebowen.co.uk/Lorraine_Bowen/Home.html
Anna Abrams
Anna Abrams - Anna grew up in Germany and discovered her passion for the circus arts after her parents took her to her first circus show. She began training on the unicycle at 10.
Anna then moved to London to take up her place on the BA (Hons) Degree at the circus school "The Circus Space" (London). She spent three years training under the guidance of industry professionals.
Taking off your trousers on a unicycle seems impossible but in this act you can see it happen, on top combined with high level unicycle tricks at the same time.
The Cleaver Sisters
The Cleaver Sisters – Precious and Comfort Cleaver peer out of their odd lives, to sing songs that will enlighten our existence, with their unusual visions of love and sheep herding from the Cleaver farm-holding somewhere near Wath-on-Dern.
www.myspace.com/thecleaversisters
Tap Dancing Turkeys
Tap Dancing Turkeys - The tap dancing turkeys present an absurd blend of vaudevillian rhythms and comic twitter, after extensive tours of the Norfolk breeding parties they have fluffed up their feathers to bring us a new collection of tap dance and turkey talk.
*This event will be held at Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road*
- Saturday October 23rd – Barnsley Civic Centre
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- Venue: Barnsley Civic Centre - The Assembly Room
- Time: 7.30pm
- Adults: £12
- Concessions: £10
https://tickets.barnsleycivic.co.uk/public/show.asp
Kevin Brooking
Kevin Brooking – "Comedy Of Accidents" isn't just a one man clown show.
With the simplest of objects Kevin Brooking brings an entire universe to life. He uses mime circus skills, magic, and an uncanny connection with the audience to create funny, unforgettable theatre. It's a world where chaotic metal tubes play beautiful operetta, savage ducks attack the audience, and almost all babies hatch from eggs. It's a one-hour concert of life, death, and… carrots. Comedy of Accidents is known in different countries as Inside Out - Sans Dessous Dessus - Ondersteboven - Patas Arriba.
Before graduating from Ecole Jacques Lecoq in Paris, American born Kevin Brooking worked as a circus clown in Canada, Mexico, USA England and at Germany's Circus Krone.
Kevin has trained pigs, swallowed swords, and his talented tongue was featured on BBC television. He is a founding member of circus - theatre company Mummeranddada (England) and was a prize winner at the 1985 Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in Paris.
The Great Vasili
The Great Vasili - A wonderful connection with the audience combined with a breathtaking display of athletism and nerve make this an edge of your seat performance.
Bongo Bolero
Bongo Bolero – Fresh from their sold-out Vegas tour, these 2 seasoned performers are delighted to present a heady mix of glamour and danger that guarantees to leave their audience gasping. A comedy involving small hair attachments and very big egos.
“Bongo Bolero brought the house down with their wonderfully clever adagio, making the difficult balances seem effortless…” The Stage
Tap Dancing Turkeys
Tap Dancing Turkeys - The tap dancing turkeys present an absurd blend of vaudevillian rhythms and comic twitter, after extensive tours of the Norfolk breeding parties they have fluffed up their feathers to bring us a new collection of tap dance and turkey talk.
*This event will be held at Barnsley Civic Centre*
- Saturday November 20th
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Simon Munnery
Simon Munnery - Simon Munnery, also known by his stagenames of Alan Parker: Urban Warrior, and The League Against Tedium, is an English comedy writer and experimental standup comedian. He performs mainly to an alternative audience but has pierced the mainstream both with his BBC Radio 1 show in 1997 and his BBC2 television series Attention Scum! in 2001.
Munnery's experimental style is reflected in his on-stage appearance: his unfashionable glasses, homemade clothes (or clothes apparently donated to him by comedian Jeff Green), makeshift props, and dramatic facial hair. As 'The League' he often wears a hat crafted from a kettle, and one of his stand-up shows has a character who performs with a metal bucket over his head.
His stand-up is often satirical, often political and almost always surreal, his act also contains harmonica playing; his remarks are often quoted.
Brian and Krysstal
Brian & Krysstal - Brian & Krysstal, a unique comedy double act based in London. Blending music, deadpun comedy and silliness they have been working together on the London Comedy Circuit for the last seven years. They have performed in pubs, clubs and universities all over the UK and also Germany, Spain, South Africa, Australia, Gozo and Denmark.
After a very successful and highly enjoyable Edinburgh Festival 2007 they prepared a brand new joke for 2008. Not just comedians they are also musicians and available for comedy nights, cabaret shows, theme nights, company functions, weddings, funerals, in fact anywhere there is an audience in need of entertainment. Brian & Krysstal are no strangers to TV and radio - they have at least one in every room.
Right that’s the bullshit out of the way. In fact Brian is a tired miserable old hack who specialises in setting misery to music. Krysstal is his "glamorous assistant" in spite of all the evidence to the contrary Krysstal still has stars in her eyes and actually believes that there is hope. Tch!
Apparently some people think they’re quite funny. Unlike most comedians who were bullied at school - Brian was bullied at home.
Zigmund and Froyd
Zigmund and Froyd - In 1970 identical twins were born, to different fathers, in the small European principality of Chlamydia. Since then these magical siblings have been astounding the conjuring world with feats of miracle and mystery.
After their exhausting Millennium Spectacular in 2004 they took a break; partly for health reasons but also to fight charges of severe animal cruelty following their ‘Exploding Squirrels of Death’ illusion.
- Past Shows
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Saturday May 15th - Hot Jive 50’s Retro Night
Ticket price £14/£12
Carmen Ghia and the Hotrods
Hey cool cats and kittens! It’s everyone down hep cat alley for a rockin’ night of 50’s entertainment We strongly urge you to get with the beat and come in some special outfit… 50’s style please!
Carmen Ghia and the Hotrods - Rockin’ out of The Steel City, this stylish five piece rockabilly swing band boasts Sheffield’s finest skins, belly fiddles and pipes. Fronted by Miss Carmen – the foxiest chick straight outa the 50’s, and the hottest dame to ever handle a microphone.
This whole outfit is killer diller, and no messin’!
http://www.carmenghiahotrods.co.uk/
Christian Lee, Rock n Roll Magic - Draped in Zoot suit, and soaked in hot fingered sleight of hand.
Christian ’SHAKEY’ Lee brings his Happy Dayz one-man magic show. Extraordinary, avant-garde and yet ironic. Lee has got a lot to say and do, all in the name of pure entertainment.
“Reminiscent of Tommy Cooper, Vic Reeves, and Elvis, he’s not just a nutter with explosives to hand. Au contraire, he is the “king of comedy magic” Time Out
Dave Chameleon, Bell Boy – Let this comic bell boy whip up cocktails of delight. Discovering worlds inside the suitcases he carries as he races through scenes of comic invention. Everyday objects reveal new dimensions in this fast paced high skill presentation, don’t forget to thro’ him a tip.
A real crowd pleaser!
What more can we say…
Cabaret Special - Friday 30th April, Crookes Social Club
Tickets £14/12
Mundo Jazz
Nakupelle
Sara Lundstedt
Mundo Jazz, The Band – What can one say about a band whose songs convey the dangers of environmental degradation, the importance of racial harmony and the inherent evils of capitalism with subtlety and intelligence? One can say they are called Neil Young and Crazy Horse.
Mundo Jazz, however, preach peace, love and understanding with all the subtlety of a brick hitting butter, through their ridiculously catchy songs, awful dancing and thunderously crass philosophizing.
A beautifully subtle satire on the likes of Bono and Bob Geldof, Mundo Jazz are also superb musical and comic improvisers, frequently creating songs on the spot and veering off into spontaneous chaos. Worried about your carbon footprint? Don’t bother – you can buy one of theirs after the show!
"...combine genuinely thrilling harmonies and killer songs with side-splitting gags. Their solution to Third World debt is the best joke I’ve ever heard. Period.” The Times
" A sort of live, Latino Spinal Tap. Very, very, very funny.” Daily Express
"Ludicrously brave and truly unique. Kill for a ticket (but not with guns)!" The Scotsman
Nakupelle – Bon appetite! Quite simply one of Europes leading clown presents a show of mouth watering hilarity, strong bouffon clown mixed with acrobatics and food manipulation will delight and amuse. Its culinary slapstick, cunning, challenging and enchanting.
Sara Lundstedt - Growing up in Sweden at the age of five Sara Lundstedt joined the Ludvika Mini Circus. Since then she has been hooked and kept driving her parents mad doing cartwheels in the kitchen.
Sara is an experienced performer and has been working on a range of events and shows including; cabarets, cruise ships, theme parks, variety shows, ensemble shows and corporate events. She specialises in aerial hoop, and also performs other aerial disciplines and floor acrobatics.
Saturday 17th April 2010
George Egg
The Cloghoppers
Marvin Cheeseman
George Egg – Wildly brandishing the worlds second largest briefcase containing a battery of ridiculous props, George bounds onto the stage to perform one of the most original, interesting, innovative, and sweetly whimsical comedy performances you are ever likely to see.
He has been hailed as a “Tommy Cooper for the twenty first century” and comes armed with a giant briefcase, and a battery of props. Through tears of laughter you'll see why! George Egg conjures up a whole surreal comic world, combining bizarre stories and with hilarious real life observations to provide an unrivalled comic experience.
One of the most recognisable comics on the circuit, George is equally popular abroad where his visual style crosses many barriers. Indeed, he is a cult comic hero, has appeared on television, and has an extremely successful solo show with which he has toured in such diverse places Germany, Holland, Spain and the not always amusing Switzerland. George Egg has been true professional stand-up comedian, actor and writer for the last ten years.
“…a hugely entertaining variety turn" The Guardian
http://www.seriouseats.com/2009/08/video-how-to-cook-a-meal-in-your-hotel-room-george-egg.html
The Cloghoppers - “The Biggest Little Show on Earth” Imagine a small intense intimate experience in a tent tall enough for big impressive tricks. A truly interactive show involving all the senses! This is a show the weather can not spoil. “The smallest banjo orchestra with circus tricks in the world” They can not only play extremely excellent bluegrass banjo, but can also juggle banjos on an extremely tall unicycle.
After many years practice they are some of the very few people in Europe that can perform the high level circus lasso tricks.
Marvin Cheeseman - Poet
CRAIG DAVID GETS FOOD POISONING
Did a roast chicken on Sunday
Loads of it left over on Monday
Had some with a salad on Tuesday
Fridge was on the blink on Wednesday
Chanced it in a curry on Thursday
I was throwing up on Friday
and Saturday
and Sunday...
Not to mention sh*tting through the eye of a needle…
http://www.marvincheeseman.com/
Saturday 20th March 2010
Martin Soan
Madame Laycock
Steve Faulkner
Martin Soan – Martin is a gag artist, but not your run of the mill stand up comedian. He amuses and amazes with extraordinary use of everyday objects including U-bends, head gaskets and electronic drills.
His unique style evokes genuine mirth and delight exercising all the laughter muscles from the belly, chest, throat and most prevailingly the head sending any audience away with a store of comic images which keeps them guffawing well into the middle of next week.
A teenage professor of Punch and Judy, to an adolescent Mr Looniverse; a young Time Out award winner, and now middle-aged Perrier Award winner nominee. Martin discards his accolades and defies definition as anything other than a master of prop comedy – Tommy Cooper on Acid.
His television appearances include: Chris Tarrant's OTT, Game for a Laugh, Blackadder, Cilla Black's Surprise! Surprise!, Jools Holland's The Tube, David Frost's Breakfast Telly and Jonathan Ross' Last Resort...
“A total lack of any sense, rhyme, or reason to the extent that the insignificance of this show completely escaped me... The funniest thing I have ever seen!” Clive James
Madame Laycock and her Dabeno Pleasures – The Madame is a formidable singer who sings like Liza Minnelli but with a voice louder and full of confidence. Imagine she had been possessed by demons, like cabaret meets the League of Gentleman.
The Dabeno Pleasures are three ladies, one of whom maybe a little shy and feels happier wearing a divers helmet, another dances inappropriately to things in a manner yet to be patented.
“Considerably more entertaining than James Blunt”
http://www.myspace.com/madamlaycockandherdabenopleasures
Steve Faulkner – Professionally he has danced for the Spice girls, done a human beat box for Richard and Judy, been kicked in the behind for Rory Bremner, unicycled for the Lord Mayor of London, warmed up thousands of people for the Rolling Stones, and opened the Arafura Games in Darwin. He has been directed by award winning French movie director Gilles Mimouney and renowned jazz composer Django Bates, and has performed his solo comedy shows with huge success globally.
Steve regularly performs his one man show on cruise liners worldwide. However, in the last 11 years Steve has concentrated all of his talents toward his true passion of magic and escapology.
Although a highly skilled sleight of hand artist Steve understands the importance on being entertaining as well as showing you some of the best in-front-of -your- face magic you will ever see.
Steve spent two years full time at England’s premier circus school, The Circus Space in London, and has been a regular at Covent Gardens famous West Piazza since 1997 with what has become one of the most successful street shows in the world. He is a past winner of the British Street Performing Championships.
Saturday 20th February 2010
Madame Galina Korsakova
Mik Artistik's Ego Trip
Sally Miller
Madame Galina Korsakova – the prima ballerina absoluta of the Bolshoi. But actually, she's Iestyn Edwards, a burly Welsh bloke in a tutu! The thing about drag is that it works not because it's grotesque and incredible, but because there's something about the performers en femme persona that's strangely plausible, despite it all.
Edwards knows ballet and has more than a little skill, his physical build not withstanding, so when Madame Galina delivers her crash-course lecture to us, remarking, "I don't have the ideal body for ballet – my back is too long," It works!
Mik Artistik's Ego Trip – Mik puffed his cheeks out and began...
A long time ago in Beeston, South Leeds, little Mickie Gallagher discovered the joy's of drawing cowboy's and spacemen and superhero's... no girls allowed!
After a turbulent career in insurance, oil and construction, Mik ended up where he should have gone in the first place – Bradford Art College. Then he left having played with ink, tape-recorders, punk and obscure Eastern European cigarettes.
Why am I telling you this? Because you asked. The surreal punk, funk, Catholic, electric comedy phenomenon that is Mik Artistik's ego trip
http://www.mikartistik.com/index.html
Sally Miller - Sally combines sensational talent and extraordinary ability to produce an act that shows off her remarkable flexibility and breathtaking balance, as well as beautiful fluidity and elegance.
She contorts her body into astounding shapes and positions, and can balance with terrific control and poise.
http://www.flexiprincess.co.uk/
Saturday 16th January 2010
Barbara Nice
Romany
The Cleaver Sisters
Mrs Barbara Nice – One of the best loved headliners we have ever had, and we are thrilled to bring her back once again. If you ain’t seen her yet then crack open the latest Take A Break and brace yourself for an uplifting experience with the Stockport-born mother of five, and lover of a bargain.
And that’s right, you did see her in Peter Kay’s ‘Pheonix Nights’.
http://www.mrsbarbaranice.co.uk/
Romany – The diva of magic fell in love with the art and studied with the masters of McBride's Mystery School and Masterclass in Las Vegas before making a hit on the cabaret and high society gala dinner circuit with her own brand of zany close-up magic.
Charismatic, very funny and fully at home on the stage – Romany now performs her own cabaret for discerning audiences around the world.
The Cleaver Sisters – The promise of a new song or two, as well as some where you will know the words and can do the actions too! Our very own folked-up super stars
www.myspace.com/thecleaversisters
November 14th 2009
Earl Oakin
Swank
Kwabana Lindsay
Earl Oakin - Earl Okin is one of those rare performers... A true original!!! Genuinely versatile, his talents range from that of a fine Singer-Songwriter, (in styles ranging from chart orientated tracks to the classiest of Jazz-Standards, via authentic Bossa-Novas), to that of Pianist, Guitarist, world class Jazz-Singer, as well as his unique standing as ' Vocal Trumpeter, Trombonist and Clarinetist'. Added to all of this is his Humour, sophisticated and witty enough to have made him perhaps the leading music & Comedy act on the unforgiving London Alternative Comedy Circuit! www.earlokin.com
Swank - Be guided by “Val Keen” and “Babs Eager” as they lead the general public into riotous pack participation. Come and join these good time guides in their monstrously merry movement “Ging gang goolying”, or simply “Doing my Best”, everyone is a badge winner. http://www.foolsparadise.co.uk/fools07html/swank.html
Kwabana Lindsay - Kwabana Lindsay has performed all over the world, is an accomplished solo performer/musician and is also highly experienced in ensemble productions. www.kwabanalindsay.com/lisp/ilisp.php
Grin Up North Comedy Festival Special, 30th October 2009
Chris Lynam
Marcelo
Swizzleshaker
Bongo Bolero
Venue: Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Rd, Crookes
Our very best line up will be ONE unique night out!
Chris Lynam - The Beast of British Comedy! For a long time Chris Lynam has been one of the better kept secrets on the circuit not know for its ability to keep 'schtum'. A man of outrageous natural comic talent, Lynam has had to sit back and watch his contemporaries - the comic strippers and the rest - grab all the headlines and the glory while he has plied his trade on the streets and smaller clubs. The signs are there that Chris Lynam is about to become a, er .... big noise. www.chrislynam.net www.popcornclub.co.uk
Marcelo De Ramos - Marcelo de Ramos better known as Marcelo the Daredevil. He has an extremely dangerous job as a specialist stuntman. Some of his stunts include diving through hoops of razor sharp knives, somersaulting backwards over up to 6 people, piercing spikes through his body including the mouth, jumping from a great height onto real broken glass, hammering nails and screw drivers into the nose, dislocating his neck and the list goes on! His claim to fame was in the year 2000 when he was performing in the U.K. Nobody knows why , but he had this crazy idea that He was capable of somersaulting backwards over a car. www.marcelothedaredevil.com
Swizzleshaker - This charming and stylishly crafted variety show takes the audience back to a 1940's Hollywood cocktail bar. Two enigmatic performers create a theatrical story set to an atmospheric soundtrack. All action packed with highly skilled routines, comedy, magic and dance. www.swizzleshaker.com
Bongo Bolero - Fresh from their sold-out Vegas tour, these 2 seasoned performers are delighted to present a heady mix of glamour and danger that guarantees to leave their audience gasping. A comedy involving small hair attachments and very big egos. www.bongobolero.com
Plus our regular compères and DJ
Our shows have regularly sold out for four years and this special night promises to be much the same. Grab your tickets early, and as usual dressing up is encouraged.
This event will be held at Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road
Doors 8pm, show 8.30 till midnight
October 17th 2009
John Lenahan
Mundo Jazz
Slice and Dice
John Lenahan - John Lenahan came to Britain from his native Philadelphia for a short trip and has never quite made it back, and originally grabbed the headlines as the first person in 85 years to be expelled from the Magic Circle. The 3-card trick he exposed on How Do They Do That? is no more than a gambling con, but John took the rap and enjoyed the publicity. John Lenahan lives in Cricklewood, London, with his son and a collection of computers and gadgetry. In a world dominated by awards, he is proud to have once been voted Time Out Street Magician of the Year. www.johnlenahan.com
Mundo Jazz - What can one say about a band whose songs convey the dangers of environmental degradation, the importance of racial harmony and the inherent evils of capitalism with subtlety and intelligence? One can say they are called Neil Young and Crazy Horse. Mundo Jazz however preach peace, love and understanding with all the subtlety of a brick hitting butter, through their ridiculously catchy songs, awful dancing and thunderously crass philosophizing.
A beautifully subtle satire on the likes of Bono and Bob Geldof. Mundo Jazz are also superb musical and comic improvisers, frequently creating songs on the spot and veering off into spontaneous chaos. Worried about your carbon footprint? Don’t bother, you can buy one of theirs after the show. www.mundojazz.co.uk
Plus Skin and Blisters
September 19th 2009
Artizani
Lorraine Bowen
Steve Cousins
Artitzani - Syrovy enters and chaos rains down on him. Waterfalls of cutlery, ballet newspapers and bouncing ropes, an internationally acclaimed circus piece inspired by The Marx Brothers, WC Fields, etc... The full flavour of a silent movie. www.artizani.net
Lorraine Bowen - Lorraine Bowen is an international performer - once seen and heard, never forgotten! She’s UNIQUE! Playing her trusty Casio organ on its ironing board stand, dancing to original backing tracks, singing hits from her four albums, entertaining with hilarious surreal stories of her colon, bingo wings and burgers... She’ll have you in stitches in no time! www.lorrainebowen.co.uk
Steve Cousins - The Balloonatic is the man inside the balloon. Visual comedy at its most daftly sublime, the act has left a wake of belly laughs across the globe. One funny man, one giant balloon, one unique entertainment experience. www.stevecousins.net
May 16th 2009
Steve Rawlings
Les Vegas
Mr Niblo
…our end of season last night will be a party like never before.. Come dressed in your most glamorous outfits, as we close the run with one of the countries finest cabaret acts...
Steve Rawlings – Brings an audience to life with his unique blend of comedy character and technical ability. Whether juggling Ping-Pong balls with his mouth, setting his head on fire or flinging blazing torches, furniture, giant cartwheels and tenpin bowling balls in the air, this is an act that demands attention! He has appeared in over 60 television shows and performed all over the world, as well as in front of Her Majesty the Queen at a Royal Command Performance.
"A brisk, skilful act that will get your heart in your throat and give you more belly laughs than any comic - and that’s a rare treat!" The Sunday Times
Have a look on ‘you tube’ for his film clips. There are plenty of them.
Les Vegas and The International Playboys of Rhythm – 13 fabulous musicians play old classics and contemporary tunes in a swing style. They filled the dance floor when they played our cabaret back in the summer of 2006. Glitz and glamour will spill off the stage as will some of the band! Bring your dancing shoes. www.lesvegas.co.uk
Mr Niblo – Fresh from a season on the Swansea to Ilfracombe ferry, the Incredible Niblo brings you The Satsuma Safari, Chapatti Atlas, Modern Potato Sculptures and more. You name the animal, he’ll sculpt it. You name the country, he’ll eat it. Welsh comedy at its best.
April 18th 2009
Bongo Bolero
Mike Hancock
Ruff Daddy
Bongo Bolero – Fresh from their sold-out Vegas tour, these 2 seasoned performers are delighted to present a heady mix of glamour and danger that guarantees to leave their audience gasping. A comedy involving small hair attachments and very big egos. www.bongobolero.com
“Bongo Bolero brought the house down with their wonderfully clever adagio, making the difficult balances seem effortless…” The Stage
Mike Hancock – A gorgeous comic kaleidoscope of magic moments, live music, big tricks and audience fun including an astonishing act of levitation, an audience acted love story and a live song in enhanced falsetto. He also runs our ‘sister’ cabaret in Leeds/Hebden Bridge/Otley. www.cabaretheaven.co.uk or www.mikehancock.org.uk
Ruff Daddy – More drunk and moody than Punch and Judy, this bad ass puppet is strictly for adults only. Bad Mutha interrupts Ruff Daddy’s take on modern affairs to descend into family dysfunction, everything a puppet could do and more. Wright stuff puppets made an appearance on the last series of the Dragons Den, BBC2. www.thewrightstuff.co.uk
Plus Frankie Chalet – French accordion songstress
and The Great Versilli – Russian pole master
March 21st 2009
Woody ‘Riceman’ Muddy
AJ James
Les Femmes Fatal
Woody ‘Riceman’ Muddy – Woody takes the stage armed with a selection of LPs and CDs, and his trusted ‘Golden Hammer’. In a fury of ritualistic rice throwing he plays, then destroys each record in turn. But not before the audience cast their vote, should it get smashed? or sent to Record Heaven? www.dotcomedy.co.uk
“A breath of fresh lunacy” The Guardian
AJ James – Brings an unforgettable show with incredible feats of balance, acrobatics and martial arts, which have to be seen to be believed. His quick wittedness and memorable charm add to an exciting action packed set. www.entertrain.co.uk
"Spectacular!.. Gravity defying… Charm and wit combined with extreme agility!” The Sydney Morning Herald
Les Femmes Fatal – Millie is thwarted by her incompetent partner. Hopeless Mabel muddles through dangerious tricks that have the audiences laughing, smiling and looking on in amazement throughout. This is a stylish, witty act with characters that audiences really warm to. www.freneticengineering.co.uk/index.html
February 21st 2009
Stickleback Plasticus
The Curious Eyebrows
Ronald Arthur Dewhirst
Stickleback Plasticus – Ostracized by the world of competition ballroom due to an over enthusiastic technique, ex-champions Barry and Yvonne have become "Outlaws of the Dance Floors". Loved by people of all ages and nationalities, couple number 69 come equipped with a portable mirror ball and exquisite costumes. With a Rumba, a Samba and a Paso Doble like you have never seen before, Barry and Yvonne will dance anywhere, anytime, and with anybody. www.plasticus.freeserve.co.uk/
The Curious Eyebrows – Gentleman jugglers and purveyors of fine comedy. With over thirty years of juggling experience between them, these two comic fools will leave you giggling into your pints and gasping at their ball spinning, fast pace juggling and comedic timing. Back by popular demand! www.aurorascarnival.co.uk/curiouseyebrows.htm
Ronald Arthur Dewhirst – 10 years as Cabaret Heavens’ resident poet, Ronald is a master of the comic pause. Often navel gazing, he offers a refreshingly twisted view of life, both touching and hilarious.
Madame Zucchini – Theatre in a veg box, the legend continues….
January 17th 2009
Rory Motion
Herbie Treehead
Duo du Sol
Rory Motion – The last twenty years as a singer/songwriter, comedian, poet and tree impressionist have established Rory Motion as one of the most popular and innovative performers on the national circuit. Time Out has described Rory as "a post-Hippie comic" - which is how Rory describes Time Out. Rory headlined our very first cabaret night back in 2006. www.rorymotion.com
Herbie Treehead – One man entertainment centre, presents his off-the-wall, ridiculous physical comedy, playing out life’s fantasies with the help of the audience members and props from all walks of life. Let him take you on a small adventure into his wonderland of slapstick from a bygone era. www.dinosaurshow.co.uk
Duo du Sol – A charming and original piece from this performing couple, playing the rag doll to his ‘Tramp’ character. Stunning physical acrobalance. Recently appeared at Leeds City Varieties. www.calvero.neptune.com
Anna Abrams – Mind blowing female unicyclist all the way from Holland
Natalie Reckert – Gifted German hand balancer www.nataliereckert.co.uk
Saturday 15th November
Maximum six tickets per reservation, tickets £10, £8 cons Doors 8pm, show till midnight - Fully licensed bar.
Nakupelle
Two for Tea
Lush Bijou
Nakupelle - Masks and puppetry
Two for Tea - Magic circus theatre
Lush Bijou - Time travel songstress
Plus End of season surprises
Saturday 18th October
Maximum six tickets per reservation, tickets £10, £8 cons Doors 8pm, show till midnight - Fully licensed bar.
Les Bubb
George Fuller
Mysti Valentine
Les Bubb - Top notch physical comedy
George Fuller - Slack rope fool
Mysti Valentine - Diva with a difference
Plus Side show attractions
Friday and Saturday 10th and 11th October 2008 - Comedy Festival Specials
All tickets £12, available from Jacks Records - Fully licensed bar.
Friday 10th - Doors 7.30pm, show starts 8pm
Saturday 11th - Doors 8pm, show starts 8.30pm
Helen Kane
John Hick
Goronwy Thom
Helen Kane - Homage to Marilyn Monroe
John Hick - Performance painter
Goronwy Thom - Juggler and racounteur
Grin Up North Comedy Specials - see press for details
Saturday 20th September 2008
Marcelo
Mandy Muden
Betty Brawn
Marcelo - Daredevil acrobat
Mandy Muden - Magician and mind reader
Betty Brawn - Australian strong woman
Plus La Belle Madelene and Sophia De La Soft-Spot
Saturday July 5th 2008
- during Walkley Festival
The night will feature 70's retro band SpaceHopper
Complete with outfits and projections, the delightfully stupid Trevor Organ's cracking spinning plates show & Madame Zuccini.
Maynard Flip Flap, Mr Herbert and Stewart Lodge will add their own sprinkling of stunts, jokes and songs.
Saturday March 15th 2008 - Speakeasy Special!
£10, £8 concessions. Doors 8:00pm-12:00am - Fully licensed bar.
Speakeasy special - free prohibition drinks for fancy dress!
Bees Knees
Matt Barnard
The Dizzy Club
Bees Knees - Fabulous dance duo
Matt Barnard - Vaudevillian manipulator
The Dizzy Club - Hot dance jazz band
Plus - Raspinelli and Rougan
Saturday February 16th 2008
£10, £8 concessions. Doors 8:00pm-12:00am - Fully licensed bar.
Dennis Teeth
Frazer Hooper
Bruce Airhead
Dennis Teeth - Sensational saw virtuoso
Frazer Hooper - Hilarious silent fool
Bruce Airhead - One man, one large balloon
Plus - The Cleaver Sisters
Saturday January 19th 2008
John Hick
Jem Famous
Mik Artistic
John Hick - Performance painter
Jem Famous - Witty circus trickster
Mik Artistic - Musical poet
Plus - Ministry of Manipulation
Saturday April 19th 2008
£10, £8 concessions. Doors 8:00pm-12:00am - Fully licensed bar.
Ronald Arthur Dewhirst
The Amazing Mr Smith
Kevin Brooking
Ronald Arthur Dewhirst - Poet and raconteur
The Amazing Mr Smith - Mad musical comedian
Kevin Brooking - International clown
Plus - The talented Tim Foolery
