Underbelly Festival returns to London this summer, taking over Cavendish Square.
Underbelly Festival will return to London this summer, taking over Cavendish Square from July–September. Offering a slice of Edinburgh Fringe in the heart of Central London, the cultural pop-up festivals ago-to destination to eat, drink and watch high quality culture. Underbelly Festival’s famous Spiegeltent will once again take up residence in Cavendish Square, hosting world-class live entertainment from the best in circus, cabaret and comedy as well as children’s and family friendly entertainment. The festival will serve up a delicious range of street food traders, open air bars, and plenty of space to socialise.
The festival programme will kick off with Dizney in Drag: Once Upon a Parody (4–14 July), a nostalgic comedy X-rated pantomime following childhood favourite characters to discover sides of them you never knew existed. With original parodied songs, The Hairy God mother will guide the audience through a magical adventure in search of the wide-eyed hopeful Hero’s true love, meeting a host of familiar characters along the way. Prepare to have all your childhood dreams shattered like Cinderella's glass slipper in a raucous reclamation parody of favourite childhood stories.
Continuing a smash UK tour, Tweedy’s Massive Circus (18–27 July) continues the season ahead of its run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Tweedy has his very own massive circus, but the tent has shrunk and Tweedy hasn’t a clue. Expect a show filled with magic, mirth and mayhem suitable for the whole family.
YUCK Circus (28Aug–8Sept) will be here to tear up London with their sell-out show featuring high-flying acrobatics, absurd confessions, and groovy dancing, all smashed together with their trademark ripper comedy.
The UK’s first queer Pan-Asian cabaret The Bitten Peach (6–7, 13–14, 20–21 Sept) tells Asian stories, creates safe spaces and diversifies Asian representation in cabaret. The Bitten Peach is an evening of drag, burlesque, dance, comedy, music, spoken word and circus.
Underbelly Festival will also host family and children’s events throughout the summer with the lineup so far including Mr Sleepybum, Baby Loves Disco and Shelf: The Kids’ Show.
Cavendish Square will be decked out with outdoor seating for alfresco food and drinks in the sun.Visitors can celebrate summer with signature drinks from a brand new bespoke Spritz bar located in the heart of Square, relax enjoy a cool pint or take a sip of the finest coffee and espresso Martini’s in town. Underbelly Festival are partnering with a range of food outlets to serve up smoked meats, the best fish and chips in London, Mexican street food delicacies and freshly made authentic pasta with a summer twist.
Underbelly Festival is like no other – there will be something for everyone!
Further Information: Underbelly Festival - Earls Court and Cavendish Square