Sarah-Louise Young on Cabaret, Chaos & An Evening Without Kate Bush

About this episode

Sarah-Louise Young discusses her cabaret show 'An Evening Without Kate Bush' and the unique aspects of live performance.

In this episode, we’re joined by Olivier Award-winning performer, writer and cabaret artist  Sarah-Louise Young , as she brings her wildly successful cult hit  An Evening Without Kate Bush  to Underbelly Boulevard in London. This isn’t your typical tribute show. Kate Bush isn’t in it… and yet she’s everywhere. Blending iconic music, audience participation, and a deep love for fandom, the show has become a global phenomenon - out internationally, playing Glastonbury, and building a fiercely devoted following. In this conversation, we talk about the magic of cabaret, the unpredictability of live audiences, and what it means to create a show that changes night to night and why cabaret remains one of the most exciting and dangerous forms of live performance. Plus… what  would  actually happen if Kate Bush walked into the audience? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guest: Sarah-Louise Young

Topics covered

• cabaret
• live performance
• audience participation
• fandom

Keywords

• Olivier Award
• Underbelly Boulevard
• Glastonbury
• cult hit

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Cabaret, Chaos & An Evening Without Kate Bush, Olivier Award, An Evening Without Kate Bush

Places: London

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