Curated by theatre legend Janie Dee, the series brings together top talent to reflect on the world we live in—and the one we want to create.
Twelve scintillating cabarets with London’s divine and glorious Artistes. Each coming with their own particular skill and angle to celebrate, and spend time with, our Beautiful World. In harmony with the London Wildlife Trust.
‘Litter and Be Gay’ is Josephina Ortiz-Lewis’s cabaret debut, clowning debut, and drag debut. There’s a first time for everything – and then there’s everything, for the first time. Jo is here to entertain you, excite you, alarm you, embarrass you and embarrass themself.
Come along for a camp hour and an obnoxious amount of characters. Alongside the show, there will be an art fundraiser to financially support charities that are fighting clothing waste.
“…left a sell-out audience speechless during her fun-packed, debut show” – London Theatre Reviews
Full Festival Line-Up:
13th May, 9:15PM Beautiful World Cabaret with Janie Dee
Janie Dee is a renowned British actress and singer, celebrated for her versatility across stage, film, television, and radio. She has earned multiple accolades, including Olivier Awards for her performances in Carousel and Comic Potential. She is also the founder of Beautiful World Cabaret.
14th May, 9.15PM | Beautiful World Cabaret Gala with Rob Brydon
Rob Brydon MBE is an actor, writer and producer. His credits include Barbie, Swimming with Man, Cinderella, The Huntsman: Winter’s War, Days of Bagnold Summer, Blinded by the Light and the role of Inspector Lestrade in Holmes and Watson
19th May, 9.15PM | Beautiful World Cabaret: ‘Litter and Be Gay’ with Josephina Ortiz-Lewis
Josephina Ortiz Lewis is a British actor, singer, and dancer, known for roles in musical theatre productions such as Zanna, Don’t! at the Old Joint Stock Theatre. The cabaret, clowning, and drag debut with Litter and Be Gay, a show addressing climate justice, performed as part of the Beautiful World Cabaret series.
20th May, 9.15PM | Beautiful World Cabaret with Wayne Sleep
Wayne Sleep is a dancer, director, choreographer, and actor who appeared on the BBC series The Real Marigold on Tour and ITV’s The Real Full Monty.
21st May, 9.15PM | Beautiful World Cabaret with Laura Pitt-Pulford
Laura Pitt-Pulford is a British actress renowned for her work in musical theatre, earning a 2016 Olivier Award nomination for her role as Milly in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. She has also appeared in television series such as Emmerdale, portraying Carol Butler.
24th May, 7PM | Beautiful World Cabaret: ‘Songs of Love and Protection’ with Ian Shaw
Ian Shaw is one of the most recognisable names on the UK jazz scene, performing in the UK and worldwide solo and in collaboration with an array of first-class musicians and ensembles. Recipient of two BBC Jazz Awards and a Parliamentary Jazz Award
25th May, 5PM | Beautiful World Cabaret: “Nothing like a Dame” with Dame Felicity Lott & Jason Carr
Dame Felicity Lott is an acclaimed English soprano renowned for her interpretations of Strauss and Mozart roles, including the Marschallin in Der Rosenkavalier and Countess Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro. She has performed at major opera houses worldwide and is celebrated for contributing to French mélodies and German lieder.
26th May, 7PM | Beautiful World Cabaret with Barlow & Smith
Composer Bella Barlow & Bookwriter/Lyricist A.C. Smith have been writing together for a decade. Barlow & Smith’s joint works include Lock&Key(VAULT Festival, Pick of the Week in The Stage), Dream Queen: Janie Dee (Globe Theatre), Christmas in the City(Workshop, concept album produced by Ian Shaw), and Vanya’s(in development with support from Old Vic New Voices).
26th May, 9.15PM | Beautiful World Cabaret: “Seven Deadly Sins on Earth” with Sister Mary
”Seven Deadly Sins on Earth” is a cabaret show performed by Sister Mary, a comedic character portrayed by actor and singer Tim McArthur.
27th May, 7PM | Beautiful World Cabaret with Carly Mercedes Dyer
Carly Mercedes Dyer is an Olivier Award-nominated British actress celebrated for her dynamic musical theatre performances. Her notable roles include Cassie in A Chorus Line at Leicester Curve, Erma in Anything Goes, and Anita in West Side Story.
27th May, 9.15PM | Beautiful World Cabaret with Em Hoggett
Em Hoggett, also known as EM The Master, is a British award-winning music artist, actress, writer, director, and classical pianist. Beginning her musical journey as a child prodigy in classical piano, she has performed with renowned artists like Lang Lang. She has released several albums and singles, including her debut EP “What I Want To Say To You,” which addresses her personal experiences and supports sexual assault survivors.
28th May, 9.15PM | Beautiful World Cabaret with Dame Maureen Lipman
Dame Maureen Lipman is an English actress, comedian, and writer renowned for her extensive work in theatre, film, and television.
