A Velma Celli Christmas
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Join multi-award-winning Cabaret SUPER star Velma Celli for the campest Christmas special this side of Lapland.
From haunting Xmas classics such as Judy Garland’s Have Yourself a Merry f++king Christmas to parodies of your favourite yuletide songs, our Velma cannot wait to jingle her belt, murder and oversing all of your favourite seasonal classics accompanied by the ever fabulous Scott Phillips tinkling those ivory’s in this jam-packed festive Cabaret Christmas romp!
Known as “The UK’s Queen of live vocal drag”, Velma has been charming audiences across the globe for the past 13 years. The alter ego of West End star Ian Stroughair, who has appeared in hit musicals Cats, Fame, Chicago and Rent, to which he received critical acclaim.
Important information
Ticket prices: £21
Running time: 75 minutes with no interval
Age recommendation: 14+
Concessions:
Friends – 5% off
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% off
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Reviews
“The Voic of an Angel.”
Metro“Powerhouse vocals.”
Gay Times“The U.K’s QUEEN of Iive vocal Drag.”
Broadway World“A stand-out turn.”
Mark Shenton“An incredible voice.”
Edinburgh News“Wonderfully witty and outrageously funny.”
Musical Theatre Review“Electrifying vocals.”
The List“Standing ovations are rare but not only stand for Velma you’ll dance.”
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