If you’re visiting us, I’ve included a couple of residencies so no matter when you might be dropping in on the big smoke, there’s a couple of things you’ll be able to catch no matter what! But as always, I encourage you to explore – there’s lots of find in this wonderful city, but here’s a few places that are a good pick to start from!
Play the video to watch Martha take us through September’s cabaret picks
Cabaret Pick No.1
The George & Dragon in Greenwich is celebrating their 26th anniversary on Saturday 7th September. The longest running gay bar in the royal borough has been the palace for the Duchess who is almost as old as the meridian line itself! Helping the Duch mark the occasion are G&D favourites Sandra, the whore of hampstead heath and Baroness Mary Golds!
Wishing this iconic bar a very happy birthday, here’s to another 26 years! Follow them on Instagram (georgeanddragongreenwich) and on Facebook too for details and what’s on.
Cabaret Pick no.2
While CK Sunday may have wrapped, I did tell you not to worry as Queen Kelly is BACK! September sees the launch of “That Sunday Show” with Kelly Mild. Easing you in to an afternoon of top notch entertain with some show biz chums that include Sandra, Dolly Diamond and Mrs Moore this month, you get her trademark ballads, belters and banter every week! Follow on Instagram (onlyathalfway) and Facebook for details of their 7 night a week programme!
Cabaret Pick no.3
Drag Race season 3 winner and fellow Drag Idol champion, Danny Beard hits the road in September for “Straight Expectations” – a UK tour! Described as the definition of a triple threat by Alan Carr, Danny is now a household name and winning hearst wherever they go!
Their UK tour culminates with a grand finale at The Peacock Theatre in London on 22nd September so go to www.sadlerswell.com for tickets, or follow Danny on socials for more tour info.
Cabaret Pick no.4
Vanity Von Glow, my old “Rough & Ready” partner from many moons ago is one of my faves! She continues to swim in her own lane and I couldn’t be more proud! There’s no one quite like Vanity and she’s back at her Phoenix Arts Club residency in September bringing you a concert like presentation of your favourite Power Ballads with visual effects and rock chick attitude. Follow her on Instagram (vanityvonglow) to learn more about her other shows (I want to go to her wine tasting evenings!) or www.phoenixartsclub.com for details for her weekly show.
Cabaret Pick no.5
Saddle the horses and gather the fellowship. On 19th September at the Marvellous Clapham Grand, legendary superstars Herr and Me and bringin you You Shall Not Yasss: The extended edition.
After multiple sell out shows since its 2022 debut, every act that has appeared with the fellowship in previous shows are all appearing for this extended edition! Yes that’s 14 drag and cabaret superstars taking you on a journey to discover Middle Earth as you’ve never seen it before.
Starring: Herr and Me, Bi Curious George, Carrot, Fabio Lezonli, Loose Willis, Oedipussi Rex, Pip Dream, Richard Melanin III, Reece Connolly, Sigi Moonlight, Sonny Delight , Sweet FA And Yshee Black
For ticket details Check out the Instagram for methedragqueen or go to dice.fm for tickets.
Cabaret City In Seconds
CARDIFF is my selection for this month! A vibrant place to visit with two bars carrying the torch for drag cabaret and boy do they carry the torch! Check out the video for a quick run down of these two fabulous venues!
A Cabaret Spotlight on…. THE ADMIRAL DUNCAN
Before we go exploring some lesser known cabaret bars in the city, I thought I’d round of the summer with the last of the major players that give you 7 nights a week of drag cabaret!
A bar that needs no introduction, made infamous by the 1999 bombing, the Admiral Duncan rose like a phoenix in glorious defiance to become of the cities most popular cabaret destinations! Take a look at the video for a bit more info.
You can find Martha D’Arthur at the following venues during September
