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What the papers have been saying about Nathan in London’s glittering West End:
'gobsmackingly filthy' - The Telegraph
'politically correct' -The Evening Standard
'a tedious exhibitionist' -The Guardian
'talented, endearing & very alternative' - The Sunday Times

 

VAUXHALLVILLE IS RUNNING IN JUNE & JULY [see details below August]

 

AUG 2008
Whilst VauxhallVille takes a break in August, we have a great line-up of cabaret on Thursday nights.

 

THURS 7th August
MISTER ZAK BLACK presents VERVE COUTURE in "GLITTEROUS"
Hosted By Mister Zak Black and Miss Kimberly. A night of extravegance, originality, dance, song, comedy and GLITTER!
Stars form stage and screen will entertain you all night long with original material, powerful favourites and side-splitting comedy plus live orchestra Verve Couture has scored five stars across the board and is ready to SHOCK at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern.

Starring: Mister Zak Black, Miss Kimberly, Tranny Danny, Stewart WHO?, Giles Tarrera, SAHARA & LUCA, italian superstar.
Plus a host of HOT dancers, fire-eaters and gymnasts!

 

THURS 14th August
BOURGEOIS AND MAURICE
BOURGEOIS AND MAURICE, described as louche offspring of Noel Coward and Gertie Lawrence trapped in a psychoglama dreamworld.
http://www.bourgeoisandmaurice.co.uk

THURS 21st August
MARCELLA PUPPINI
Marcella Puppini studied at Central St Martins College of Art, and worked for Vivienne Westwood. Since graduating from Trinity College of Music Marcella has been involved in projects ranging from Musical Director for the Whoopee Club to performing on Carnesky's Ghost Train and touring the world with The Puppini Sisters. The ‘Forget Me Nots’ are Marcella’s latest project.

 

THURS 28th August
Think No Evil of Us - My Life with Kenneth Williams
Written and Performed by David Benson
  David Benson's uncanny impersonation of Kenneth Williams unlocks the complex character of one of Britain's best loved entertainers in this exhilarating semi-autobiographical, award winning show. http://www.thinknoevil.com/

 

JULY 2008

3rd JULY : 3rd PRIDE & PREJUDICE
A pre-pride party with TIMBERLINA's 'Brief History of Homosexuality', MUCKY PUPPETS in 'BrokeButt Mountain' & DICKIE BEAU's extraordinary deconstruction of gay icon Judy Garland.

Friends of Dorothy go free.

www.muckypuppets.blogspot.com
www.myspace.com/dickiebeau

 

JULY 10th : HEALTH & FITNESS
With BEARLESQUE & FANCY CHANCE’s Jane Fonda Fitness Workout and THE SINGING DENTISTS.

Muscle Marys go free

www.myspace.com/veeness
www.myspace.com/thesingingdentists

JULY 17th : While VauxhallVille is away at Latitude, we present a unique performance by English chansonnier DES DE MOOR.
Des is an accomplished and intense performer with a distinct and powerful voice, unafraid to confront the gamut of emotions on stage. His set will include provocative and imaginative interpretations of songs by Bowie, Brecht and Brel.

www.desdemoor.com

VAUXHALLVILLE is in residence in the Cabaret Arena at the Latitude Festival 17-20 July

JULY 24th : THE ROYAL VAUXHALL VARIETY PERFORMANCE

With a short film showcase & performance from PUSTRA & VILEEEN.

www.myspace.com/pustravileeen
www.katepelling.com

JULY 31st : ATOMIC

POLLY & NATHANIEL's low-fi lip-sync spectacular, featuring Blondie's greatest hits & puppets. Plus THE DEBBIE HARRY BEARLEADERS. Blondes go free.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dnfq8o_plBA
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttVMYZklspg

 

JUNE 2008

5th JUNE : THE ROYAL VAUXHALL PLEASURE GARDEN
A VauxhallVille Special to celebrate Nathaniel’s birthday, this evening of classical music with a twist takes a trip to Vauxhall Past and features performances from the FIVESOME Wind Quintet, Jazz Diva GILL MANLY and Aerialist Amazing ARI plus a traditional English buffet.
Gardeners go free.

12th JUNE : CHILDREN’S PARTY (FOR ADULT’S ONLY)
With Punch & Jude, party games, jelly & ice cream, FANCY CHANCE & our first Student Showcase.
Big Kids Go Free.

19th JUNE : THE ROYAL VAUXHALL MUSIC HALL
With winner of our Speciality Act Showcase HAROLD HARDIMAN & LA CELINE, fresh from her Wilton's Music Hall appearances with Marc Almond.
Pearly Queens Go Free.

MON 23rd June, TUES 24th June, THUR 26th June :A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S PANTOMIME
Following the sell-out success of the RVT’s Christmas Pantomime we present our unique interpretation of Shakespeare’s ‘Dream’ to celebrate the Summer Solstice.
With Bearlesque, Fancy Chance, Sarah-Louise Young, Michael Twaits, Nathaniel De Ville, Polly Vinyl, Dusty Limits. DJ Dawn Right Nasty. Written & directed by Nathan Evans.
 
For three nights only: Monday 23rd June, Tuesday 24th June, Thursday 26th June
Doors 7pm : Show 8.30pm : Open ‘til midnight : Entry £6

MAY 2008

1st MAY : CABEARET
With BEARLESQUE firsts and favourites
DC: Teddy Bears go free
www.myspace.com/fabulousrussella

8th MAY : A NIGHT AT THE CIRCUS
THE WORLD’S SMALLEST FREAKSHOW & SEGFRIED BEAR tames Tattooed Lady FANCY CHANCE.
DC: Clowns
www.myspace.com/veeness
www.myspace.com/smollypopmouse

15th MAY : A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
Transvestite Operatics with BLANCHE DUBOIS & balletics from BEAR LUKE.
DC: Formal
www.myspace.com/missterblanchedubois

22nd MAY : VAUXHALLVISION
Cast your vote in our European Song Contest. Will it be RENE & RENATA BEAR (Italy), NATHANIEL-DE-VILLE as Morrissey (UK) or special guests THE GERMANIAXX (Germany)?
DC: Eurotrash
www.myspace.com/thegermaniaxx
‘AngloGerman duo singlehandedly reviving comedy cabaret tradition of old with songs in Deutsch and English, some rather fetching wigs and fishnets…’ - Time Out London, awarded Critics’ Choice

29th MAY :PUPPET SHOW
Penis Puppetry, Fruit Puppetry with JACQUELINE GENIE & Living Doll CLEMENTINE in an exclusive extract from her new biopic.
DC: Thunder Birds
www.livingfashiondoll.com
JACQUELINE GENIE’s Get Fruity is a tasty psycho comedy for fruit!

 

APRIL 2008 PROGRAM
VauxhallVille is taking a sabbatical in April but will return in May. Meanwhile, Dawn Right Nasty and Polly Vinyl will be holding the fort and presenting a season of special one-off shows for your delectation…

3rd APRIL : THE IRREPRESSIBLES
The Irrepressibles are a 10 piece performance-pop orchestra who use stunning visuals to create a live experience that challenges and enthrals.

‘an enchantingly theatrical pop extravaganza’ - The Sunday Times, ‘Jamie McDermott is an amazingly talented and emotive vocalist’ - BBC 6 Music
www.theirrepressibles.com

10th APRIL : STEPHEN DE-MARTIN in POOFLOOSE
Stephen De Martin from Jonathan Ross house band 4 Poofs and a Piano is Poofloose and fancy free in his debut solo cabaret show - a musical journey as colourful as Stephen’s wardrobe, charting his progress since leaving his native Australia in the mid 90’s to seek fame and fortune in the UK…
Musical direction by Simon Sharp. Support act Burlesque Comedienne Mysti Vine.
‘Delightful, delicious, delirious… without taking his clothes off.’ - Jonathan Ross
www.myspace.com/stephen_de_martin

17th APRIL : ADELE ANDERSON in MY LIFE IN SONG
Adele Anderson (of Fascinating Aida) has led a fascinating life and wants to tell you all about it. Sit back and enjoy the ride as she takes you on a whistle stop musical tour of the highs and lows that have made her the woman she is today. How much of it is true is up to you…

"A wonderfully smokey voice" - Financial Times
"Adele Anderson is imperiously tall, with Louise Brooks hair and a voice like a trombone" - The New York Times
"Ms Anderson's wild, flutelike voice, Cleopatra hair and lethal cleavage make her an intimidating femme fatale" - The New Yorker
www.myspace.com/adeleanderson

24th APRIL : TIMBERLINA presents A BRIEF HISTORY OF HOMOSEXUALITY
A fun and insightful performance essay providing a potted account of homosexuality through the mists of time… What is it? How did it get here? Unveil the mysteries of our fore-bearers. With audience participation and special guest spots from posh intellectuals!
www.myspace.com/timberlina

 

MARCH 2008

THURS MARCH 6th - SEX SHOW
DORIS LA TRINE gives birth to a porn star, NATHANIEL burns his underpants, TIMBERLINA leads an Olde Worlde Sex Workshop, BEAR JUSTIN does a ‘private dance’ & FANCY CHANCE helps us adjudicate our Strip Slam – open to men & women. If you want to show us your stuff we want you to get in touch – vauxhallville@hotmail.com. The audience’s favourite will win a paid guest slot in our next season.
DC: Pornstars

www.myspace.com/veeness
www.myspace.com/dorislatrine

THURS MARCH 13th - DRAG SHOW
With screening of MURDER’S A DRAG and special guest MISS TREATED. TIMBERLINA invites you to Discover Your Own Inner Drag Queen & BEAR DAN does ‘Butch Realness’.
DC: Drag

THURS MARCH 20th - EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA
With special guests FANCY CHANCE as the Easter Bunny. Plus egg-decorating & egg-rolling, a live crucifixion & resurrection. Open ‘til 2am with late night performances & screenings.
DC: Chicks

www.myspace.com/veeness

THURS MARCH 27th - THE ROYAL VAUXHALL MUSIC HALL
Join our special guests UNDERBLING & VOW in a cockney knees-up or take part in our Speciality Act Showcase. If you’re a fire-eater, sword-swallower, stilt-walker, contortionist, ventriloquist, aerialist, or have another unique skill you want to show off we want you to get in touch - vauxhallville@hotmail.com. The audience’s favourite act will receive a paid guest slot in our next season.
DC: 1850-1950

www.myspace.com/underblingandvow

 

FEBRUARY 2008

THURS 7th Feb
YOUR HISTORY
An Infotainment for LGBT History Month. NATHANIEL presents his Channel 4 film on Quentin Crisp and chats with Special Guest BETTE BOURNE about meeting & playing Quentin in Tim Fountain's play 'Resident Alien'. TIMBERLINA peers into the Dark Ages, DAWN RIGHT NASTY prods beneath the skirts of Drag Queens & BEAR JUSTIN prances like an Arabian.
DC: Dandies, Drag Queens, Doublets & Hoses

THURS 14th Feb
VALENTINE’S SPECIAL – A MASKED BALL
Romeo & Juliet’s eyes first met across a crowded Masquerade so why not Make-A-Mask, try your luck in TIMBERLINA’s Disguised Date & perhaps CUPID BEAR will be in the house tonight… It’ll all end in tears with NATHANIEL’s infamous Emotional Striptease & love ditties from the RVT’s Diva In Residence GILL MANLY.
DC: Masks
 
‘This blues-edged jazz singer has got technique and panache to match.’   Time Out
www.gillmanly.com

THURS 21st Feb
ATOMIC
POLLY & NATHANIEL present their Blondie Spectacular. With the DEBBIE HARRY BEARLEADERS.
DC: Blondes

www.nathanevans.co.uk/blondiethemusical.htm

THURS 28th Feb
PUPPET SHOW
Puppet Master NATHANIEL presents… well, whichever show you want him to. Choices are PUNCH & JUDE or THE KATE BUSH COMEBACK SHOW. He’ll also be screening his award-winning Bowie Puppet Promo while TIMBERLINA adjudicates a Penis Puppet Pageant. Special Guests THE SOCIETY OF WONDERS.
DC: ThunderBirds
 
www.thesocietyofwonders.com

 

JANUARY 2008

THURS 10th Jan
TIMBERLINA AND THE BEARS RUN AMOCK
While Nathaniel's away, Timberlina and the Bears will play. Bring us your crap Christmas presents for their Generation Game quiz. Special guest star RYAN STYLES.
Dress Code: Christmas sweaters

THURS 17th Jan
STARK DALLAS NAKED
Sue-Ellen is going crazy! Who is JR talking to? WHAT the hell is Pamela wearing? Has anyone seen Lucy? A play in four previews starring David Mills, Jonny Woo and our very own Timberlina.
Dress Code: Stetsons and Ten Gallon Hats

THURS 24th Jan
A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
Transvestite Operatics with SJAAAK & LE GATEAU CHOCOLAT.
 
Plus balletics from BEARLESQUE, opera glass assemblage with resident diva TIMBERLINA & name-that-tune with maestro NATHANIEL DE VILLE.
 Dress Code: Formal

THURS 31st Jan
A NIGHT AT THE CIRCUS
With THE WORLD’S SMALLEST FREAKSHOW, Hulastics from ZPARK & Tattooed Lady FANCY CHANCE.
 
Plus DANCING BEARS, equestrionics from TIMBERLINA & Ringmaster NATHANIEL DE VILLE.
 DC: Clowns
 
www.myspace.com/veeness
www.myspace.com/the_zpark
www.myspace.com/smollypopmouse

 

DECEMBER 2007

DECEMBER 6th - LA TERREMOTO DE ALCORCON
The Earthquake of Alcorcon strikes a second time as the Spanish Sensation who wowed YouTube and the world with her 'Hung Up' spoof returns to London.
Eurotrash & Trannies go free.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLv5_VAqYGM
www.myspace.com/laterremotodealcorcon

DECEMBER 13th - VAUXHALL ROYALE
A secret services spectacular with The BOND BEARS, Puppet Roulette, Mean Martinis & GILL MANLY, the RVT’s Diva In Residence, sings Dame Shirley Classics.
Bond Boys & Girls go free.

DECEMBER 20th - CHRISTMAS CONFECTION
With THE THREE WISE BEARS, mulled wine, carol-singing & Prima Ballerina MADAME GALINA.
Santas, Shepherds & Sugar Plum Fairies go free.

‘A rare and perfect synthesis of art and larkiness… the audience howled with laughter, stamped and cheered.’ The Times on Madame Galina
‘Bonkers diva brilliance… his jokes are spot on and the dancing not nearly as bad as you might expect from a flat-footed lard arse… essential viewing.’ The Evening Standard
on Madame Galina

www.myspace.com/iestynedwards

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NOVEMBER 2007

NOVEMBER 1st – POETRY IN MOTION
With the ‘voice of treason’ CHLOE POEMS, making a rare London appearance and contemporary dance from BEARLESQUE.
Dress: Gingham goes free.

NOVEMBER 8th - SEX SHOW
With Penis Puppetry, Cock Tales, and a Vagina Monologue from MYSTI VINE.
Porn stars go free. Guest DJ Ritchie Rich

NOVEMBER 15th - ATOMIC
On the night that Desperately Seeking Susan opens in the West End POLLY & NATHANIEL present - for the first time in full - their alternative Blondie Musical.
Dress: Blondes go free.

NOVEMBER 22nd - WIZARD OF OZ – WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Guerrilla Drag legend JONNY WOO revisits Dorothy and friends in a 21st century Emerald City, with BEARLESQUE as the Flying Monkeys.
Dress: Friends of Dorothy go free.

www.myspace.com/jonnywoouk

NOVEMBER 29th - CHRISTMAS NUMBER WON
Doyennes of the alternative cabaret scene SCOTTEE, BOUREOIS & MAURICE, dissect fifty years of Christmas Chart Toppers and concoct their own sure-fire winner.
Fairies go free.

‘Unmissable’ Time Out on Bourgeois & Maurice
www.myspace.com/bourgeoisandmaurice
www.scottee.co.uk

 

OCTOBER 2007

OCTOBER 4th – MOULIN ROUGED
With NATHANIEL as Toulouse-Lautrec, TIMBERLINA as the Absinthe Fairy, the CAN CAN BEARS & Special Guest RED SARAH.
Dress for Gay Paris.
 
OCTOBER 11th – SPANISH SPECTACULAR
Flamenco, Filth & Frolics with URSULA MARTINEZ, bull-fighting, tapas-tasting & fan-fabrication.
Toreadors go free.
 
OCTOBER 18th – THE ART OLYMPICS
Our funding has been reallocated for 2012 so we’re relaunching the arts as a competitive sport. Three medals. Three mentors (NATHANIEL, ERNESTO, MADAME GALINA). And three contestants. If you think you’ve got what it takes for our art/poetry/dance triathlon get in touch. First Prize £50.
Artists go free.
 
OCTOBER 25th – JAPANESE SPECTACULAR
With Self-Assembly Sushi, the HARAJUKU BEARS & Guest Geisha MISS AKIMBO.
Sumurai go free.

 

SEPTEMBER 2007

SEPTEMBER 6th – CHILDREN’S PARTY (ADULTS ONLY)

With BEAR NECESSITIES, PUNCH & JUDE, Pass The Package, Confectionary Construction, Jelly & Ice-Cream & Special Guests LUCIFIRE & FANCY CHANCE.

Big Kids go free

 

SEPTEMBER 13th – 1st BIRTHDAY PARTY

Our anniversary celebrations with Card Craft, Cake Dance, Birthday Balloons & Special Guest TINA C.

Cowboys go free.

 

SEPTEMBER 20th – FOOD & FASHION SHOW

No Size ‘0’ Models on our catwalk this fashion week with NICHOLAS IMMACULATE’S BearWear Collection, a Kate Moss Confectionary Counter, Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Competition, CLEMENTINE The Living Fashion Doll & LORRAINE BOWEN’s Burger Queen.

Models go free.

 

SEPTEMBER 27th - CABEARET

A Bear Spectacular with BEARLESQUE firsts & finest and film by DAVID QUANTIC. Hosted by FRED BEAR.

Bears go free.

 

AUGUST 2007

AUGUST 2nd - SUMMER SPECTACULAR

JULY 2007

JULY 5th TOP OF THE VAUX

SCALES OF THE UNEXPECTED give homage to one-hit wonders, NATHANIEL pays tribute to Bowie & Bush, BEARLESQUE ‘Can’t Get Bears Out Of Their Heads’ & TIMBERLINA offers her Smoke-Free Samaritan Service as the ban hits.

Popstars go free.

JULY 12th THE ROYAL VAUXHALL VARIETY PERFORMANCE

With operatics from LE GATEAUX CHOCOLAT, Prima Ballerina MADAME GALINA, BEAR SIMON ‘Singing In The Rain’ & TIMBERLINA’s Coronet Construction.

Queens go free.

JULY 19th THE ART OLYMPICS

Our funding has been reallocated between now & 2012 so we’re relaunching the arts as a competitive sport. Three medals. Three mentors (NATHANIEL, ERNESTO, FRED BEAR). And three contestants. If YOU think you’ve got what it takes for our art/poetry/dance triathlon we want to hear from you – www.myspace.com/vauxhallville.

Artists go free.

JULY 26th BIG IN JAPAN

With the SUMO BEARS, NATHANIEL’s self-assembly sushi, Game Boy Karaoke, Gay Boy Jujitsu & guest geisha MADAME AKIMBO.

Samurai go free.

 

JUNE 2007

JUNE 7th DEAR DEBBIE

A celebration of Ms Harry with THE DH BEARLEADERS, TIMBERLINA’s Bachelor of Blondness, film by LADY PAT and NATHANIEL & POLLY’s Blondie Musical.

Blondes go free.

JUNE 14th VAUXHALL ROYALE

A secret services spectacular with THE BOND BEARS, NATHANIEL’s Puppet Roulette, TIMBERLINA’s Top Secrets & DUSTY LIMITS sings Dame Shirley classics.

Bond Girls (& Boys) go free.

JUNE 21st CHILDREN’S PARTY

With THE SCARE BEARS, NATHANIEL’s Punch & Jude show, Pass The Package, Musical Monuments, Table-Service Tricks, Confectionary Construction and, of course, Jelly & Ice-Cream.

Big Kids go free.

JUNE 28th : PRIDE (& PREJUDICE)

The alternative pre-party with NATHANIEL’s Penis Puppetry, TIMBERLINA’s Queerstory Quiz, posthumous-pronouncements from QUENTIN CRISP & NICHOLAS IMMACULATE’s BEARWEAR COLLECTION.

Dandies go free.

 

MAY 2007

THURS MAY 3rd : MAY FAYRE

Join our May Day celebrations with bunting-making, banner-waving, guerilla-gardening, (may)pole dancing & special guest TAYLOR MAC.

Wear flowers in your hair (or bells on your garters).


THURS MAY 10th : VAUXHALLVISION

Cast your vote in our European Song Contest. Will it be - for Iceland - BJORK BEAR - for Denmark - VIKING BEAR - for Germany - MEIN BEAR - for Sweden - SCALES OF THE UNEXPECTED (as Abba) or - for England - NATHANIEL-DE-VILLE (as Morrissey)? Hosted by TIMBERLINA – the Wogan of SE11.

European National Dress.


THURS MAY 17th : WHAT A DRAG!

With San Fran Tranny Legends SUPPOSITORI SPELLING (live) & PEACHES CHRIST (on celluloid). NATHANIEL explores his inner drag queen in The Kate Bush Comeback Experience – as can you in TIMBERLINA’s School Of Excellence, while BEARLESQUE do ‘butch realness’.

Trannies go free.


THURS MAY 24th : LIFE IS A CABEARET

A celebration of Ms Minelli and her movie with TIMBERLINA as Sally Bowles & NATHANIEL as Emcee, TWO BIG BEARS, Minelli Mastermind, Colour-A-Liza and DUSTY LIMITS ‘losing his mind’.

KitKat Clubbers go free.


THURS MAY 31st : SPACE ODDITIES
A celebration of 60’s & 70’s Sci-Fi with ZIGGY STARDUST (reborn as a puppet), a STAR TREK inspired screening from this year’s London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, Fred Bear’s gravity-defying BEARBARELLA & special guests SPACED INVADERS.

Dress as your favourite Science Fiction character.

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