Underbelly 2022 has announced their dazzling programme of events for their Underbelly Festival this Summer which promises to be a feast of top-quality live entertainment, amazing outdoor bars and premium street food. Underbelly Festival’s summer events are running at Earls Court from 5th May – 16th July and at Cavendish Square from 28th April – 31st July. Tickets are on sale now from underbellyfestival.com.
The capital’s original pop-up is getting set to return and will offer a double dose of live entertainment and laughter across two brilliant spots: Earls Court and Cavendish Square. The iconic Upside Down Purple Cow, Udderbelly, is set to return to Earls Court this summer with jaw-dropping circus acts, comedy shows that will leave you crying with laughter, and entertainment for all the family. All of this, alongside beautiful outdoor bars and delicious street food.
UNDERBELLY FESTIVAL PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR 2022
(more to be announced soon)
CIRCUS ABYSSINIA – TULU – 24 MAY – 18 JUNE, EARLS COURT
A dazzling showcase of superhuman strength, speed, skill and flight lands in Earls Court this spring. Celebrating the true tale of an Ethiopian Olympic icon, Derartu Tulu. Circus Abyssinia blends together an unmissable performance of breath-taking contortion, awe-inspiring acrobatics and mesmerising fire-juggling with a rocking, exuberant soundtrack.
UNFORTUNATE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF URSULA THE SEA WITCH – 21 JUNE – 16 JULY, EARLS COURT
Disney villain. Octo-woman. Plus-size icon. From multi-award-winning Fat Rascal Theatre and fresh from complete sell out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and around the UK comes this critically acclaimed hit parody musical. ‘Unfortunate’ splashes into Earls Court this summer for its London premiere – and things are gonna get wet. Join everyone’s favourite Disney Diva, Ursula, as she gives her take on what really happened all those years ago under the sea. With an original hot pop soundtrack and trademark filthy humour, it’s time to take the plunge and dive in to this year’s hottest night out.
LA CLIQUE – 13 MAY – 3 JULY, CAVENDISH SQUARE
The original, trailblazing, genre-defining cabaret show returns to London this Spring with an exceptional coterie of international cabaret and circus superstars. Step inside Underbelly’s majestic Spiegeltent just off Oxford Circus for a uniquely La Clique night of the finest, funniest, phenomenal and awe-inspiring cabaret.
LONDON COMEDY ALLSTARS – 6 MAY – 29 JULY (EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT), CAVENDISH SQUARE
Join us every Friday night for a huge line up of the best comedy talent on offer. London Comedy Allstars is your one-stop shop for the biggest laughs, the best location and your new favourite summer night out. In conjunction with media partner British Comedy Guide.
Performers for 2022 include: Catherine Bohart, Lauren Pattison, Glenn Moore, Nabil Abdulrashid, Sara Barron, Lou Sanders, Ahir Shah, Luke Kempner, Phil Wang, Pierre Novellie, Sindu Vee, Fin Taylor, Steve Bugeja. *more acts to be announced in due course*.
YUMMY – ICONIC – 5 JULY – 31 JULY, CAVENDISH SQUARE
Award magnets YUMMY are back in London due to popular demand! With a wild new show that celebrates and subverts cultural icons, legends, and superstars, YUMMY ICONIC is drag variety at its very best. YUMMY has changed the world of drag cabaret and can’t wait to bring their unique brand of salacious variety back to the main stage! Get in quick as YUMMY are in town for a limited time only.
For ticketing information on Underbelly 2022, head to www.underbellyfestival.com and follow Underbelly on social media @underbellyfest
