CERI DUPREE: IMMACULATE DECEPTION
New Theatre, Cardiff
Sat 1 Sept
Cardiff’s New Theatre has built itself a reputation for showcasing the glorious diversity of the show business world since its opening in 1906. One prime illustration of this comes in the form of the new show from one of the theatre’s regulars, Ceri Dupree, who is heading back to one of Cardiff’s most historically rich stages in September.
Having spent an impressive 35 years on tour, Swansea’s most nationally revered female impersonator returns with a charmingly-named tour promising new costumes, routines, jokes and songs and features Hollywood tributes and nods to the Queen and Cilla Black. Dupree has previously explained that he enjoys the sense of escapism of theatre, so it’s no surprise that the costumes of Shirley Bassey and the bold suits of Ken Dodd fuelled his creativity alongside the mantras of entertainment industry icons Mae West and Liberace.
Previous shows have elicited hugely positive reviews and pleased crowds, so it’s highly likely that Immaculate Deception will do the same. It may only be at the New Theatre for one night, but it’ll be a night with one of the top names in the industry. Whether it’s your first or 15th Ceri Dupree show, it’s certain to follow some of his own words – “if it’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing” – in the best possible sense.
Admission: £14.50-£22. Info: 029 2087 8889 / www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk (CE)