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Our last show for Sunday is our first toe-dip this Fringe into the world of burlesque and variety, and that’s Mister Meredith’s Magic Faraway Cabaret, at PBH’s Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms at 22:30 on Sunday 18th. Here’s the official blurb: “Always packed, this ‘fab lil’ cabaret party’ (Time Out) returns for its sixth year. Magic, variety, burlesque and sideshow acts are gift wrapped by Mister Meredith in a world of fun and games. This night really is like no other at the Fringe; the boundaries of innocence and worldliness collide, featuring top names and fresh new acts in The Voodoo Rooms’ unique buzzing speakeasy atmosphere. ‘An amazing compère’ (BurlesqueBibleMag.com). ‘A subversive compère who takes pride in getting the city boys a little hot under the collar’ (Telegraph). ‘One of the greatest cabaret performers of his generation’ (ScotsGay.co.uk).”

We’ve already met Mister Meredith yesterday for his Singalonga Pub Quiz night – so it will be interesting to see him in a different light tonight! Check back around midnight to find out what happened. By then the first preview blog for tomorrow should be available to read too.

No Burlesque in tonight’s line up but very enjoyable nonetheless. Irish comedian Gráinne Maguire did a brilliant set about being Irish in London and explains hilariously why the Ryanair experience is what it is; then we had the President of the United States (no really) as he is in Trump’s Fake TV show; the fantastic Viggo from Zach and Viggo fame who had us on stage including me lying down whilst others mourned my passing; belly dancer Shantisha, and ending up with magician Elliot Bibby. A wonderful line up in a comfortable, fun environment. Great way to end the evening!

Our next show sounds a little unpredictable and messy! It’s Singalonga Pub Quiz, at PBH’s Free Fringe @ Fingers Piano Bar at 18:40 on Saturday 19th. Here’s what it’s about: “Do you really need to read this blurb? Look at the title! It’s a singalong pub quiz where you can test your knowledge whilst singing your favourite hits. It’s an evening of silliness and songs with random points awarded by your quizmaster, song leader and cabaret maestro, Mister Meredith. So unwind and embrace ‘the sheer pleasure of a room united in song’ (Time Out). On Mister Meredith: ‘One of the greatest cabaret performers of his generation’ (ScotsGay.co.uk) On Singalonga Pub Quiz at The Poodle Club: ‘Would highly recommend’ ***** (Jackie O’Shea, Google review)”

I know from a friend that it was Mr Meredith who hosted a recent nudist singalonga show in London, so I do hope we’re not going to be asked to get our kit off! Should be a lot of fun though. It’s an hour long, so check back around 8.00 pm to see what it was like, and by then the next preview blog should be available to read too.

Well, that did exactly what it said on the tin! A good fun pub quiz in great atmosphere and a chance to get your vocal cords exercised. Didn’t win, but it didn’t matter. Get there early; plenty of people were turned away as it’s very popular.