FRINGE SHOWS
Elsie’s first collaborative fringe show with opera singer Belinda Williams
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An administrative mix-up leads to an unexpected pairing on stage – opera diva Belinda and burlesque showgirl Elsie must find a way to share the spotlight. What begins as a clash of art forms and class soon becomes a hilarious, heartfelt exploration of two performers navigating their differences, discovering common ground, and embracing sequinned chaos.
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Our collaboration began over rosé in the South of France (as all good stories do) and continued through video calls and karaoke meetups between the Isle of Wight and Scunthorpe. Somehow, this long-distance operatic-burlesque mashup was born – and audiences have described it as:
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“Like French & Saunders, but with opera and boobs.”
“I laughed so much I got a headache.”
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THE SENSIBLE UNDRESSER
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The Sensible Undresser first debuted in 2017 the show tells the true story of a life in Burlesque. The slumps behind the sparkle! A comic, naughty and honest piece told through song and striptease!
'Diamond is a confident and engaging guide to the burlesque demimonde and a multi-talented performer. She balances classical burlesque skills with accessible real-time commentary on the form and has a fine voice' (Ben Walters, The Scotsman)
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'Elsie’s charm oozes from her as she immediately commands the attention of the audience and her voice is stunning' 'The costumes are stunning and suitably opulent' (Caitlin Powell, Broadway Baby)
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Audience participation still plays a big part of the show, adding to the ambience and the closing routines have all the glitz and glamour you would expect of a show of this calibre' (Michael Davies, The Fourth Wall)
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'she has that old Hollywood feel much like Dita Von Teese or Marilyn Monroe with curves made by the gods.' (Talk Dramaturgy to Me)
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THE SENSIBLE DRESSER
Elsie's 2015 and 2016 one-woman show is inspired by her day job: dresser to the stars in the unpredictable world of costume. Set backstage in an opera house this is a comic, sexy and heartfelt piece. Having worked in television, opera and theatre, Elsie tells tales from her own and friends' careers. With some artistic license of course… These stories can’t possibly be true, can they?
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'Elsie Diamond effortlessly blends storytelling, comedy and burlesque to create a sumptuous journey through the decades. Not one to be missed.' (Readers Digest)
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'The show has all the energy and razzamatazz of a big West End production.' (Michael Davies, Female Arts)
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'fusing traditional burlesque with a series of connected stories taking the audience into a backstage world filled with memorable characters, love stories, loathe stories and passion!' (Gavin Collinson, BBC Writersroom)
