Barbara Fernandez Singing, Sagging and Shagging

Cabaret and Variety (musical comedy, neurodiversity-led)

  • Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 - Upstairs
  • 21:00
  • Aug 25
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 18+ (Restriction)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Barbara Fernandez / Free Festival
  • Warnings and additional info: No gratuitous swearing. Covers adult themes: some sex references, light reference to suicide and mental health conditions. Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Venue Age Restriction: Under 18s allowed if accompanied by an adult

Description

This show is a cheeky, hilarious, mellifluous romp through one singer’s colourful (and true!) past of cult-loving husbands, vampiric record producers, jailbird exes, shaggable therapists and diverse pharmaceuticals, peppered with lusty vocals delivered in bra-busting style. From lilting pop vocals to classical trills and belting cabaret-style show tunes, this new show from a first-time Fringe artist is a unique mix of musical snippets and comedy quips. 'Musical mayhem comedy. Barbara had the room singing and clapping along whilst also keeping them in hysterics' (Kyle Wallace, G&B Comedy).

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: flight of stairs
  • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 11- 20
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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Mike McAlpine 75 days ago

Soaring vocals, belly laughs and touching tales! An absolute delight to spend an hour in Barbara‘s presence!
Thanks!

Niamh C 76 days ago

What a show! Went with some friends on the 19th and we couldn’t contain our laughter. One of the rare performances where everyone is in stitches and you leave the venue with your cheeks hurting. Cheers Babs!

Paul Wady 77 days ago

Raucous and raving! Barbara is a skilled singer and a force of nature. A wonderful harum-scarum show where your feet don't touch the ground. Talk about energy. You come out never the same as a man in relation to women. A great night. Very well done.

Brandon Charleston 77 days ago

Super show! Heartfelt, moving, powerful performance with wonderful singing and most importantly funny.

Torrey Shine 78 days ago

I loved this show! Barbara Fernandez takes you on music-filled journey through her life, laughing and singing and sharing her stories in the most playful and welcoming manner. She is fearless, endearing, raunchy, and unflinching. It's a refreshingly raw and candid performance. Vulnerable - yet also confident and unapologetic at the same time.

Dressed like an old school cabaret performer, her delivery is a blend of storytelling, comedy, cabaret, music, and more. She engages the whole crowd in such an inclusive silly way, leaving no one feeling isolated - while also leaving no one feeling picked on or uncomfortable.

The show is packed with original parody songs that Barbara has written Weird-Al style, stacking her own clever lyrics on top of classic rock ballads we all know and love. This woman has pipes! WOW - her vocals blew me away.

Underneath the fun glitzy delivery is a real heartfelt story about getting to know yourself and accept yourself for who you are.

This show is a hidden gem. I'm so glad I discovered it. Highly recommended!

Colin 79 days ago

Barbara's voice is only surpassed by her ability to find the hilarity in her various misadventures.

This show is hilarious, the singing is amazing and it is beautifully touching. I highly recommend.

catherine 86 days ago

A brilliant show, the last, and one of the best I saw last week when I was there. She is a talented all-rounder with great stories and clever songs to entertain. Lots of laughter all round.

Amber Phillips 87 days ago

A really great way to spend an hour! Barbara takes us through her colourful life in a series of cheeky, fun songs, and also poignantly highlights the role of mental health. This show will make you laugh, cheer, think, and sing along with her! I can highly recommend.


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Theatre, Films and Art Reviews (4/5 stars) 77 days ago

Fernandez isn’t new to show business and just wait until she sings one particular number and every inch of the talented professional singer fills the room.

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