Des de Moor and Russell Churney: Darkness and Disgrace
Two superb sets reinterpreting the work of two very different songwriters fill the bill at Pirate Jenny's tonight, and you'll be astonished how well they work together!
Darkness and Disgrace, Des de Moor and Russell Churney's astonishing cabaret set of songs by bona fide British pop star David Bowie, has drawn rave responses from both Bowie and chanson fans in its many incarnations over the past few years, from theatre piece to CD. By popular demand, Des and Russell have revived the show as an in-concert presentation.
This is no simple tribute act, but an intimate and emotionally dynamic
journey through a landscape populated by mod Newley-wannabes, sexually
ambivalent science fiction apocalypse prophets, Brel-fixated trash theatre
queens, drug-stupefied cold war romantics, pre-millennial art murderers and
wild-eyed aliens from Bromley.
Des is, of course, Pirate Jenny's founder, host and resident performer. Russell is one of Britain's foremost musical cabaret accompanists, best known for his years as sidekick and foil to comic Julian Clary and now an in-demand pianist for the likes of Fascinating Aida, Barb Jungr and Elizabeth Mansfield
Naomi Hyamson on Sondheim
The Times
"To hear these songs in such a personalised context is a real ear-opener. I listened as though someone else had written them."
David Bowie
It's not often Pirate Jenny celebrates songwriters in the Great American Musical tradition, but sardonic and sophisticated songsmith Stephen Sondheim has always been a case apart, and we couldn't let his 75th birthday this year pass without some acknowledgement. We're delighted, then, to welcome compelling mezzo-chanteuse Naomi Hyamson as she makes a long overdue first appearance at PJ's tonight to mark Sondheim's 75th birthday year.
Naomi explores the Sondheim repertoire from his earliest to his most recent work, and rounds out the picture with songs by early influences such as Leonard Bernstein and Oscar Hammerstein, and most recent successors Adam Guettel and Jason Robert Brown. A great chance to see this cabaret singer with a big, rich voice and a growing reputation, in the company of Jenny Gould on piano.
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London WC1E 7EX
www.drillhall.co.uk
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Times 20:00-22:00 hrs PROMPT
Tickets GBP10.00/7.00
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Space at the Drill Hall 2 is limited so advance booking is highly recommended
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