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Mat Ricardo's Christmas Cabaret
07 Dec
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Cabaret legend Mat Ricardo returns to Norwich with a one night only Christmas treat of comedy, circus, burlesque, music, and guaranteed SHENANIGANS.
He’s gathered some of his favourite stars of the international cabaret scene to dazzle, delight and intoxicate you. We’re talking award-winners, West End stars, Jaw-droppers and side-splitters! Every previous year this show has completely sold out, so get your tickets now. You’ll have to pay for the whole seat, but you’ll only be using the edge!
Accompanying Mat Ricardo in the mayhem will be…
LOLO BROW
Lizard lady, Drag artist, sideshow nut and huge parental disappointment, Lolo Brow has been creeping on audiences around the globe for over 10 years. They have broken hearts everywhere from Paris to Croydon with their huge range of circus skills and lack of morality. Since flopping on stage in 2010 Brow has been lucky enough to win awards and titles for their unique Neo Burlesque acts, making them well equipped to lower the tone of any show.
LILY SNATCHDRAGON
An international, award – winning political comedy drag queen, burlesque artist and compere. Her approach to how the West stereotypes S.E Asian women won her ‘Best Newcomer” at the London Cabaret Awards in 2015. She has been in the Top 10 ‘UK’s Most Influential Burlesque Performers’ since 2015, including No. 1 in 2017, and currently No. 37 in the world and No. 4 in the UK . Recent engagements include, the English National Opera and Improbable Theatre production of ‘Cosi Fan Tutte’ at the London Coliseum, and ‘Sound of the Underground’, written by Travis Alabanza, at The Royal Court Theatre. She is also one of the founders of sell-out show ‘LADS’ and of renowned all- Asian cabaret collective ‘The Bitten Peach’.
LADY CAROL
Award-winning cabaret artiste with a stunningly unique voice. Carol Cates has charmed and enchanted audiences all over the world, from The Sydney Opera House to The Royal Albert Hall and everywhere in between. Her dark stylings and sharp wit, combined with her outstanding vocal abilities and impressive songwriting talent, make her one of the most original voices and minds on the cabaret circuit.
Important information
Ticket prices: £21
Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes including interval
Age recommendation: 18+
Available to book:
22 July at 10 am – Ambassadors, Supporters, Gold Friends and Corporates
24 July at 10 am – Friends and Best Friends
26 July at 10 am – General
Concessions:
Friends – 5% off
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% off
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Reviews
“Mat Ricardo is amazing!”
HRH King Charles III“The best variety act in the business”
Broadway Baby“Breathtaking”
The Evening Standard
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