On a night like this, anything can happen.
In a place like this, it probably will.
The Vaudeville Cabaret Club is a vibrant cabaret-style showcase, mixing circus, theatre, burlesque, comedy, poetry, performance art, dance, mixed media, music and experiences of mind-bending weirdness. Located in Edinburgh, we are Scotland's premier outlet for local performing arts talent, putting on monthly showcases throughout the year and a daily showcase during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The 2006 season features fabulous compere Mikelangelo, infamous baritone accordion-wielding adventurer of the Black Sea Gentlemen fame, alongside cunning circus stunts, tall theatrical tales, bizarre burlesque, laughter, music, magic and performers from across the globe in a Russian roulette of outrageous cabaret. Leave the ordinary world behind, come in costume or in disguise...and make sure to arrive early for a stage-side table at what promises to be this year's most eclectic and outrageous festival showcase.
"A raw spontaneous atmosphere...keep a window of your Fringe diary open for this crazy cabaret crew...free-range theatre at its very best." -- Edinburgh Guide
"Offbeat, wholly unpredictable, very entertaining...1920s Berlin vibe...great value, real Fringe, wonderful crowd" -- The Scotsman
"This cabaret is wonderful" -- EdinburghGuide.com
"A great way to end a night in Edinburgh...I'm going back, so come and thank me for the recommendation" -- The Scotsman
In our last season, we welcomed over 100 acts to our stage, including The Burlesque Hour, Rob Newman, Amanda Palmer (Dresden Dolls), Regina Spektor, Christa Hughes (Go Go Burlesco!), Empress Stah, Gawk-A-Go-Go, Joie de Vivre. Many of these special guests are set to return, alongside brand new discoveries, unseen treasures and delights.
Some of our returning favorites are: Orkestra del Sol (Balkan tunes, Carnival Classics, Gypsy Polkas, Calypsos and Waltzes), Dusty Limits (razor-tongued comedian and diva), No Fit State Circus (mayhem of our favourite kind), Luminescent Orchestrii (gypsy klezmer tango punk from New York City), Bipolar Explorer (fire, accordion and aerial), Duo Dancian (Scottish answer to the Caesar Twins), Ophelia Bitz (burlesque and fire), Pluck (classical music comedy), Sam Simmons (surreal comedy genuis), Luke Wright of Aisle 16 (performance poetry with attitude), Foxy Fantastic (australian kooky hooping and cuteness) and TONS more.
We're always looking for more fabulous artistes to throw into the nightly mayhem. If your burlesque/circus/magic/music act has our kind of spunk and fire, please drop us a line!
Special Feature: The One O'Clock Club
After the Show, choose sparkling conversation in the upstairs Cocktail Lounge or wild dancing at The One O'Clock Club, where live bands and DJs play jazz, klezmer, gypsy, carnival, twisted pop and infectious rhythms from around the world until the dancers stop or dawn breaks. Performers and audience mix and whirl in a rush of corsets, feathers, stripes and hats. (The One O'Clock Club available only Sun-Thur.)
Special Feature: Scottish Roulette
Monday to Wednesday, once the Show has begun, all remaining seats become available with The Dice Set The Price. Roll two dice and Pay What You Play, Doubles get Two Tickets for One! Take a chance, take a risk, take a friend to The Vaudeville Cabaret Club this Fringe... (Dice Set The Price available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, after the first act is complete, subject to availability.)
Special Feature: Live Feed Wednesdays
Wednesday nights at Vaudeville Cabaret Club will be broadcast live on the internet by NexusLive. The programmes will also be available to view on the Nexus archive. (NexusLive is the UK's first live music webTV show, broadcasting live every fortnight from its home in The Bongo Club.)
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