Skank Sinatra

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Cabaret and Variety (drag, comedy)

  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months

Description

Glamorous, hilarious and fiercely clever Jens Radda explodes on the Edinburgh scene with a brilliant comedy cabaret. Following sell-out performances across Australia and winning Best Cabaret in Adelaide, this 'marvel to watch' (ArtsHub.com.au) is a whirlwind journey from South Africa to Berlin to Down Under, reinventing Sinatra’s classics through saucy modern twists. 'This fabulous cabaret Queen is stamping her mark across every major city in Australia. Make sure to go see Jens Radda wherever you can' (WhatsOnSydney.com). Jens' soaring vocals, sharp humour and exceptional stage presence cannot be missed. ***** (OutInPerth.com). ***** (WhatsOnInAdelaide.net.au). ***** (@SuchClicheTheatre, Instagram). ***** (IsolatedNation.com).

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Lift access through the glass box into the main studio area. If not taking the lift there are 12 steps down into the performance space. There is level access via Windmill Lane off of Buccleuch Place.

    • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • 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.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

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  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Louie Harris 16 days ago

absolutely AMAZING! jens is such a talented performer, taking us on a witty and thought-out musical journey throughout their life. a truly must-see performance from a queen all the markers of a star!

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Stefania Licari 20 days ago

Sublime!! This show is fabulous!
The performer is outstanding, the songs are amazing and the narrative is witty and funny. A true gem at the fringe. Highly recommended!!

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Colin Mac 25 days ago

I so wanted to love this show. Skank, for that is their name, looked amazingly glamorous. They could certainly sing and he/she was a very talented piano player. However, the patter and jokes fell flat. Maybe it’s north/south hemisphere divide. If there were more vocals and less dialogue that would improve the show. Skank’s life story was really not interesting enough to make it worthy of retelling. There was enough potential in the vocals and piano work to fill a show.
The tech let them down also. When Skank was playing piano, they were back and side-lit so appeared in shadow. The piano was too high in the mix, and there was so much fake smoke you could barely see the stage at times. Easily fixed, but also easy to get wrong. Maybe a bit harsh, but when you’re charging for a show, it should be as good as it can be.

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Liam Rush 29 days ago

Absolutely fantastic. A great heartwarming life story mixed with the classics expertly executed. The drama, staging a humor were all on point. 10/10

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Shania 30 days ago

Felt like a traditional drag show, if you love the classics you’ll love this. Room was a very comfortable temperature.

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One4review (4/5 stars) 20 days ago

Jens Radda is an artist gaining momentum. Ensure you get a ticket for the Camp Bestival of the Festival.

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