Ashes to ashes, dust to Dusty…
The current issue of
Cabaret superstar
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Nice guitar. Seems to be a bit of a glam rock theme going on.
Absolutely. This year I’ve become rather obsessed with all things intergalactic, from superheroes to Ziggy Stardust, and it all seems to have manifested itself in the form of a giant 13ft pink guitar!
What’s ‘Space Oddities’ all about?
It’s a glam rock cabaret odyssey through space and time. It’s cabaret, but not as we know it, Jim, (sorry!). Cabaret and burlesque are generally perceived as being things which draw upon the past for inspiration, so with ‘Space Oddities’ we decided to go the opposite way and take things into the future (although technically glam rock is retro as well, which I guess makes it retro-futuristic!). We’ve got an incredible line-up of performers each showcasing original works which have never been seen before, plus amazing artwork from the Mutoid Waste Co and John Lee Bird.
What will Empress Stah, Dusty Limits and Jonny Woo be doing?
There will be dazzling aerial feats from Empress Stah, Dusty (above) will be singing twisted versions of David Bowie songs and Jonny Woo will be beaming in as a trannie from outer space.
Your show features a killer line-up of the very best in the cabaret and burlesque scenes. How did you get everyone together?
I called Dusty one day and said: “I want to do a glam rock cabaret!” At the very same moment he happened to be listening to Bowie and contemplated doing the very same thing. It was definitely an idea whose time had come.
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If you’re thinking of going along to Space Oddities please check ticket availability and show times before you turn up…For example, Time Out magazine has both Friday and Saturday listed, whereas the online listing only mentions Friday.
Space Oddities @
22nd May ~ Doors 7.30pm, show 8.30pm
291 Westbourne Grove
London, W11
+44 20 72294179
PLEASE NOTE: It looks like the show is on Friday night only after all.