Claire de Lune's Vampire Stories
For years, Claire de Lune provided Sydney with some of the most outrageous drag shows and massive events - and now, she is returning to the stage for a new production at her very own venue SLIDE, to take on the underworld, the macabre and and the blood curdling.
But don't expect a traditional drag show. Claire is taking things to the next level. Guidetogay.com caught up with the culinary kookster for the lowdown on 'Vampire Stories'.
So tell us why you have decided to return to drag?
I have not really been away too long, Claire has made regular appearance at Claire's kitchen for 2010 and in the last few years, but yes, it is my come back to the stage. After creating the very successful el'circo for Verushka, I felt it was time to create a show just for me...
What was the main reason for choosing the Vampire theme? Was it to attract all those young "Twilight" twinks?
lol absolutely, I love the new Vampire trend, skinny emo boys with fair skin... but the show is also visiting some more old fashion themes, wait until you see our main vampire, he is HOT! and the male pole dancing champion to boot.
How has it been for you not doing resident shows over the last few years? Did you miss the weekly action?
To tell you the truth I haven't had much time to think about it, slide does keep me busy, but I have missed the applause. lol
Will the show be anything like you old world famous shows with Maxi and Verushka etc etc?
Yes of course, I am even bringing back a scene from a Hey Homo show , that I did with Verushka, many years ago, The Exorcist. complete with moving bed, levitation, dancing priests and pea soup vomit...
Slide's amazing restaurant will be in operation for the dinner/show package, and excuse the pun, but the food is to die for.
The show featuring amazing costumes (by Gallery Serpentine and Shane Dunn), choreography by James Taylor, horror makeup and effects and starring master illusionist Adam Mada (Channel 9’s The Real Hussle ) Suzie Q & Stephen A Watson (Aust pole dancing champions), trapeze artist Toby Monson, and your singing waiters Andreas Rhonner, Brendan Irving and Ruth Schaumann. Plus of course, the inimitable Claire de Lune is going to run on Thursdays at Slide, 7pm.
The Plug: VAMPIRE STORIES AT SLIDE 41 Oxford Street Darlinghurst Thursdays from 7pm
