PRESS RELEASES
September 15, 2014
Scarfes Bar is now hosting a series of cabaret evenings featuring world-renowned performers. Held bi-weekly, the Sunday evening events will complement the bar's programme of complimentary live jazz six-nights a week as well as pay homage to the golden age of cabaret, which finds its modern home in the eclectic setting of Scarfes Bar, moments from Covent Garden.
The evenings are programmed and hosted by Dusty Limits and will feature performances by Lili La Scala, Vicky Butterfly, Coco Dubois, Laura London and Sammy Dinneen and other guest artists, as well as a cabaret trio led by Michael Roulston with Tom Mansi on the bass and Jonathan Kitching on the drums.
Since 1999, producer and director Dusty Limits has been at the forefront of the 'new cabaret' scene, which has made London the top city for cabaret in the world. He has been described by Time Out as 'The Trailblazer', and The Stage have called him 'the compere without compare.' He has performed throughout London and internationally from New York to Berlin and everywhere in between and his solo shows have received tremendous critical acclaim. 'Cabaret was born in intimate venues, in which the performers could get up close to the guests, and we are thrilled to be bringing some of London's greatest artists to such a beautiful room’ says Dusty. He adds ‘The cabaret reflects the glamorous and intriguing styling of the venue. It will be a heady cocktail of music, dance, acrobatics, singing and close-up magic. It's not a conventional cabaret show, it’s more like an eccentric house-party where its guests, perhaps inspired by too much champagne, get up and perform for everyone's pleasure. We're presenting something quirky and immersive and quite unlike anything else on the London cabaret scene.'
Lili La Scala, 'lady of the house', is a cabaret star with the voice of an angel and the looks of a vintage pin-up. She has performed internationally and throughout the UK and is renowned for her glorious voice and her skills as an interpreter of song. She is also a much-in-demand cabaret hostess whose star-studded variety show, AFVS, was a smash-hit at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Vicky Butterfly is part burlesque showgirl and part innovative performance artiste. Her beautifully choreographed routines take in everything from the ethereal and the breathtaking to the macabre and the erotic. For over a decade Vicky Butterfly has lit up stages from Paris and Las Vegas to Bali and Bollywood.
Coco Malone is a songbird whose voice has been described as sounding like "melted chocolate over hot coals". Her vocals are sometimes jazzy, sometimes soulful, sometimes powerful, sometimes vulnerable, but they always come straight from the heart.
Sammy Dinneen is an outstanding hand-balancer who started his career performing in 'Batman', the worldwide arena tour. He went on to perform in the prestigious contemporary circus show 'Traces' by 7 Fingers, based in New York. He now resides and teaches in London.
Laura London has created a unique presence for herself in the world of entertainment – she is a revered and equally adored mistress of modern magic, compere and slight-of-hand artist. Her incredible close-up magic acts make her an instant success with audiences worldwide.
Inspired by the atmosphere of a drawing room and the sophistication of a gentleman’s club, the artfully social Scarfes Bar evokes a convivial atmosphere with its roaring fire, walls lined with over 1,000 books handpicked by a Portobello antique dealer and Gerald Scarfe’s collection of amusing and conversation-provoking paintings which adorn the marble walls. The array of quirky details, cosy velvet armchairs and sofas makes it a unique and spacious venue for cabaret events.
With tickets limited to just 60 guests per show, tickets are priced at £30 per person and can be booked by calling 020 7781 8888 or visiting www.seetickets.com/Tour/cabaret-at-scarfes-bar. Performances of Cabaret at Scarfes Bar are scheduled for February 1st, February 22nd, March 1st, March 15th, March 29th and April 26th.