Brighton Dome’s Studio Theatre welcomes a celebration of all things musical theatre this month.
Musicals Mayhem, performed by acclaimed drag, cabaret, opera star – and Brighton resident – Le Gateau Chocolat, is at the venue for seven performances from Thursday 18 December to Christmas eve.
From Sound of Music to The Snowman, Follies to Frozen and Cats to Cabaret, the show promises iconic musical numbers delivered with a mountain of laughs, a stream of nostalgia and a tug at the heartstrings.
Voted by Time Out London as one of its Top 10 Cabaret Stars, Le Gateau Chocolat is a one-man, larger-than-life musical phenomenon, wrapped in dazzling sequinned lycra.
The six-and-half foot tall, six-inch heeled, wig-clad wonder swings wildly from one end of the musical spectrum to another, from disco, opera, musicals and pop.
His work spans drag, cabaret, opera, musical theatre, children’s theatre and live art.
As a technically-gifted and celebrated baritone, Le Gateau Chocolat has been invited to perform at prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Barbican Centre, Sydney Opera House, and as part of the Olivier- winning La Clique/La Soiree. He also used to work at Brighton Dome!
About performing Musicals Mayhem in Brighton, Le Gateau Chocolat says:
“Last month, I was in Sydney. I was in Canberra for a performance of Cocteau’s Circle with Australian Chamber Orchestra.
"All of it sounds a bit fancy but it doesn’t come close to performing at home, Brighton.
"As a former usher at Brighton Dome, every return shimmers with a little more magic.
"After three heart procedures this year, my goal, my responsibility with Musicals Mayhem is JOY.
"Spreading as much of it as my entire being will allow. Come, and let’s all rejoice together.”
A one-stop Musicals Juke Box with a musicals memory as deep as his booming bass vocals, Le Gateau Chocolat is ready to give it his all this Christmas.
Tickets available from brightondome.org
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