Dame Ida’s Cabaret Show is a non-stop feast of showbiz, music, comedy and playful sexual innuendo. Before the show started an announcement was made for all those in the audience who are easily offended to leave and for everyone else to get ready for a great night of entertainment with no holds barred.
This lively, flamboyant show has 25
costume and wig changes brought about in timely fashion with musical
interludes, flashing lights, strobe lighting and dry ice. It is a
laugh-out-loud spectacular night of sometimes naughty comedy which had everyone
in stitches laughing. It is a drag show
with hysterical parodies, witty jokes and one-liners and tongue-in-cheek
humour.
Audience participation is very
much an important aspect of the show and it seemed there were a lot of audience
members who had been to see Dame Ida before and were willing to participate often
to their detriment but all was taken in good fun and the laughs came one after
the other.
Dame Ida had the audience in the
palm of her hand, they were delighted to partake in sketches and comedy
routines with her. She left the stage on
a number of occasions to mix with the audience looking for suitable stooges. My only one criticism is that when she was in
the audience, there was no lighting on her and the audience members she chose, so
other members of the audience who weren't nearby couldn’t see what was
going on properly, which meant they couldn’t join in with the fun and it rather
spoilt it for them. It could be improved
and be better enjoyed if a spotlight was on Dame Ida when she mixes with the
audience.
There was a short interval for
Dame Ida to catch her breath but even during that time she was out amongst the
audience having a Meet and Greet, posing for photographs and catching up with
members of the audience who had seen her shows before. She is a true superstar with
a very warm personality who has a charming manner with her fans, she has time
for everyone and everybody loves her.
Away from her cabaret act, Dame Ida
is Thomas George Weetman who hails from Doncaster; he is a superb showman and
his love of entertaining shines through during his act. He is a fabulous entertainer with a very
endearing, friendly personality and is much loved by his fans; one of the
sweetest and kindest drag queens I have had the pleasure to review with an
amazing voice and quick-witted humour. His
show regularly tours UK and Europe. He is aided by his dresser and wardrobe
mistress, Paula who he gave full credit to at the end of his show; his costumes are fabulous and he carries off his dual persona with the use of elaborate make up and beautiful wigs.
For tickets and further show information see www.dameida.com and https://dameida.co.uk/upcoming-shows/
Contact details for private party information - info@dameida.co.uk
Reviewer – Anne Pritchard
On – 2nd May 2026
