Beautiful World Cabarets are a series of explorations of our natural world by unique artists who have each undertaken their own personal journey, exploring and reflecting on the place nature holds in their lives and the sense of wonder it evokes.
Each artist has chosen an inspirational selection of words and music embracing musical theatre, jazz, opera and classical music, and sometimes been inspired to write their own music to express what they have learned on their voyage of discovery.
Hot on the heels of a scintillating season at Crazy Coqs, award-winning actress Janie Dee has curated a special series of cabarets at Charing Cross Theatre, inspired by our Beautiful World.
The series brings together distinguished and emerging talents to reflect on the world we live in, and the one we want to create. Nine days of thrilling performances with London’s divine and glorious artistes. Playful, radical, informative, and ultimately hopeful.
London Climate Change Festival in partnership with Charing Cross Theatre, and the London Wildlife Trust
Festival Line Up:
Saturday 5th July - 15:00
Janie Dee and Guests
The opening celebration will see Janie Dee present the incredible artists who are performing their Beautiful World Cabarets and a glimpse of some of their inspirational performances. A peek of the glory to come!
Saturday 5th July - 19:30
Wayne Sleep OBE
Wayne Sleep OBE is a dancer, director, choreographer, and actor who was originally star of the Royal Ballet and more recently appeared on the BBC series The Real Marigold on Tour and ITV’s The Real Full Monty. Wayne’s cabaret reflects on the beautiful world we live in. Expect a mix of career highlights, including his Dying Swan routine – and a few surprises…
Saturday 5th July - 21:30
Carly Mercedes Dyer
Carly Mercedes Dyer is an Olivier Award-nominated actress celebrated for her dynamic musical theatre performances. Take a break from the digital… look up and rediscover the beauty of the great outdoors. A melodic walk through nature hoping to inspire how this planet is worth caring for.
Sunday 6th July - 16:00
Lorna Dallas
Lorna Dallas is a great vocalist/storyteller who displays an unparalleled joy in relating her diverse and varied life stories through song with great humor and pathos. Accompanied by Simon Beck on piano. Enjoy this musically beautiful world with this Bistro Award winning devilishly delightful diva! “Cabaret theater at its finest….a masterclass!” ????? Broadway World.
Sunday 6th July - 18:00
Cassidy Janson
Olivier award winner Cassidy Janson will be singing her favourite songs inspired by the natural world. Star of Beautiful the Carole King Musical, & Juliet and Jerry’s Girls.
Monday 7th July - 19:30
EM The Master
EM The Master is an award-winning music artist, classical pianist, scuba diver, freediver and ocean conservationist. Em's Beautiful World will focus on the wonders of the ocean, as she quirkily personifies the creatures she’s had the pleasure of interacting with. The show will celebrate the ocean’s marvels, the challenges it faces, and how we can harness our individual power to give back to this essential ecosystem. Quirky, humorous, powerful, and full of heart… much like the sea.
Tuesday 8th July - 19:30
Barlow & Smith
Experience vibrant new musical theatre with Bella Barlow & A.C. Smith, featuring original songs from heartfelt to humorous, with West End guests and brand-new moments created exclusively for this performance. 'Very highly recommended... you’ll feel extremely lucky to have been there!' (????? LondonTheatre1)
Tuesday 8th July - 21:30
Janie Dee
This inspiring and original Beautiful World Cabaret confronts the climate crisis and celebrates our beautiful world, through song and spoken word. Starring Janie Dee, Josephina Ortiz Lewis, Sophia Priolo and Mazaika Duo. ‘Nothing short of masterful’ (????? Playbill)
‘This is a classy, relaxed and generous-spirited hour of song, dance and spoken word from a bona fide West End star turned environmental activist.’ ???? The Times
Wednesday 9th July - 19:30
Josephina Ortiz Lewis
‘Litter and Be Gay’ is Josephina Ortiz Lewis’s cabaret, clowning and drag debut. Jo is here to entertain you, excite you, alarm you, embarrass you and embarrass themself.
Come along for a camp hour and an obnoxious amount of characters. ‘Brilliant Cabaret Debut. Both hilarious and devastating…Jo’s voice is genuinely remarkable’ ???? A Young(ish) Perspective
Wednesday 9th July - 21:30
Three’s Company
‘Three’s Company’ is comprised of three close friends: Helena, Miriana, and Rebecca, all brought together by a force stronger than fate. Now, they are delighted to invite everyone to explore the ‘Ebb and Flow’ of the world as they explore a journey down the river.
Thursday 10th July - 19:30
Olivia Wiilliams
Actress Olivia Williams curates an eclectic evening of stories, music, poems and anecdotes about the Beautiful World. Her fellow performer
Running time - TBC
Booking until - 13/07/2025