Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at New Wimbledon Theatre

Why see Priscilla, Queen of the Desert?

Aren't They Fabulous?

Get ready for the journey of a lifetime! Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a sassy and sensational spectacle and a light-hearted look into friendship and forgiveness. Adapted from the Oscar-winning film, the stage musical is big and bold and deliciously outrageous. With all the best 70's disco hits, a host of wonderful characters, and spectacular and vivid costumes from a kaleidoscopic dreamscape, Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a voluptuous and veritable multi-sensual feast. 

Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a feel-good extravaganza that has dazzled and delighted audiences all over the world and received a multitude of awards. In its country of origin, it won five Australian Greenroom awards. It won an Olivier Award and the Whatsonstage.com award for 'Best New Musical' in London, a Tony award in the US, 6 Toronto Broadway World awards and a Toronto Theatre Critics award in Canada, and 4 DAPA awards in Italy. Enjoy a non-stop parade of dance-floor classics including Hot Stuff, I Will Survive, I Love The Nightlife, and Finally!

What Is The Story?

Drag queens Tick and Adam and their transgender friend Bernadette, accept a gig in Alice Springs for a spectacular Sydney-based show. The three friends hop aboard a run-down old bus, fondly nicknamed Priscilla, and set out on an adventure into the Australian outback. But the jolly jaunt is not without its wobbles, as the trio encounters hospitality, hostility, and their own prejudices, and ultimately becomes a journey into the heart of friendship and family, love and learning, and, undeniably, all things fabulous.

Key Information

Audience

15+

Run Time

Two hours and 30 minutes with one 15 minute interval

Dates

Finished 12 Oct 2019

Cast

  • Adele Anderson as Bernadette
  • Kevin Clifton as Tick/Mitzi
  • Nick Hayes as Felicia/Adam
  • Peter Duncan as Bob/Preacher
  • Dakota Starr as alternate Bernadette
  • Leah Vassell as Diva 1
  • Bernadette Bangura as Diva 2
  • Jessie May as Diva 3 and Shirley
  • Gary Lee as Miss Understanding
  • Billie Hardy as Marion
  • Isabella Glanzing Santos as Cynthia
  • Sario Solomon as Jimmy
  • Jak Allen-Anderson as Farrah/Young Bernadette
  • Alexander Emery as Frank

Further cast

Michael Afemaré, Tia Antoine-Charles, Olivia Bella, Alexander Gage, Fionan O’Carroll, Nathan Ryles, Samuel Stokes and Mary Suarez.

Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.

Creative

  • Directed by Ian Talbot
  • Choreographed by Matt Cole
  • Set and lighting design by Andrew Exeter
  • Costume design by Vicky Gill
  • Associate Director Sam Holmes
  • Sound Designer Ben Harrison
  • Video Designer Leo Flint
  • Hair and Make Up Designer Craig Forrest-Thomas
  • Casting by David Grindrod for Grindrod Burton

Reviews

Our review

Wild, Wonderful, Glamerous

Priscilla focuses on both the highs and lows of drag life and somehow manages to be deeply touching in between the crude and camp...

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Customer reviews

38 reviews, average rating: (4.4 Stars)

bristar

Go, go, go!

Priscilla is a total must-see! Brilliant! Nothing more to add - just get tickets as soon as you can! ... Read more

Helen Jeffreys

5 STARS +++++ FOR PRISCILLA

Absolutely fabulous show. Great spectacle. Costumes are out of this world. The singing and dancing is probably the best I have heard and seen in a West End musical and I've been to a lot of them over the years. I really can't recommend this show highly enough. The feel good factor is immeasurable. ... Read more

Dorothy Wakefield-Curley

congratulation the greatest show in london

I took my husband for his birthday 6/6/09 to see priscilla queen of the desert, the show was everything you want to see, the best songs,best acting,best costume,the best show,we laugh and clapped till the end,yes i would see again and again,well done to all of you for the greatest show in london. ... Read more
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