DivaLicious - Defying Gravity

DivaLicious - Defying Gravity is the very funny, very clever, latest offering from the dynamite soprano duo - DivaLicious. A wry look at growing older gracefully (or disgracefully for that matter) and defying gravity, this hour long show had the audience giggling throughout, while remaining an absolutely stunning vocal performance.

Starting with a very clever parody of the title song, sung essentially upside-down, the delightful divas present a wonderful selection of songs from musicals - including satirical takes on songs from Matilda, Les Misérables and Chess, some vintage surprises and of course, a touch of opera. To tell much more would ruin the surprise, and this is a show that has lovely unexpected touches that shouldn’t be spoiled. These ladies are wonderful comediennes and even better singers.

Fiona Cooper-Smythe and Penny Shaw have outstanding rapport both with each other and the audience, and reveal some details of their recent experience working on cruise ships. The audience at the first performance were predominantly “of a certain age” and most were female, but this is a show that has broad appeal and I would recommend it to almost anyone.

Fresh, funny, feminist, with fabulous frocks, DivaLicious - Defying Gravity is a celebration of a show, where the audience leave smiling and singing. Not to be missed.

Kimberley Shaw

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