Danny Beard to dazzle Manchester with one night only performance
The Drag Race UK winner will be teaming up with English Musical Theatre Orchestra for a special evening at the city's Albert Hall
Manchester’s Albert Hall is set to dazzle later this year, when "An Audience with Danny Beard” takes over the historic venue.
The RuPaul's Drag Race UK icon will be bringing their electrifying show to the stage alongside the 25-piece English Musical Theatre Orchestra, and has been saying it is something audiences have been craving for, amid a recent explosion of more traditional drag shows.
This one-night-only performance promises to deliver an extraordinary experience, showcasing Beard’s exceptional vocals, cutting humour, and dynamic stage presence.
The show’s programme includes classic hits from Broadway and London’s West End, featuring beloved songs from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Little Mermaid, and Rent.
'It couldn't be any gayer, could it?'
And Danny has been catching up with Hits Radio Pride: "I love this idea of trying to give the audience more," they said.
"Drag shows are notoriously oversaturated at the minute, and so we're always looking at new ways of giving people a different experience.
"So, what sounds like a better night out than a proper drag show that's got pop, and musicals all the way through it - but topped off with a 25-piece orchestra?
"It couldn't get any gayer, could it?"
The set list is still being ironed out ahead of the big day in September, but Danny says the show promises to bring both campness and fun to the world of classical.
They added: "I love being on stage with incredibly talented people around me.
"As long as I'm supported by a beautiful team of people - which we are in the form of 25 musicians - I promise it's going to be a night to remember.
"I have been lucky enough to perform with Pride Classical, and the sound an orchestra makes when you are in that room... there isn't a sound like it.
"You feel the music, and it takes you on a completely different journey.
"So yes, you might know the song already, but when you add a special arrangement to it like we're going to have with my show, oh, it's like butter!"
'It does make me feel really lucky'
It's only been a year since Danny was welcomed into the homes of millions of viewers on ITV1's Celebrity Big Brother - and they say life at the moment is 'absolutely nuts'.
Danny said: "A whole year is so crazy!
"There's so much that's been happening, and that's coming up, including coming to more Prides across the UK over the next few months, and it's honestly so exciting.
"I just feel, as a self-employed artist, so blessed every day that I get to go to work and make people have a good time.
"Without sounding cheesy, it does make me feel really lucky to travel the world, doing what I love."
The show - 'An Audience With Danny Beard' is happening for one night only on September 18th.