‘This isn't just a show; it's a heartfelt narrative punctuated by songs that mirror the highs and lows of a life lived in full’ – Broadway World

' A beautiful voice and wicked personality….Grabs your attention and sends you on a carpet ride of fascinating stories' - London Pub Theatres

‘Laugh-out-loud funny and wonderfully nostalgic…this show is the tonic you never knew you needed' – ★★★★ Irish Central

The muse of industry legends for over two decades, Emmy nominated, Sarah McGuinness transformed her behind-the-scenes life with the stars into a one-woman musical cabaret, which took London (UK) by storm at the end of 2024. Now this feisty doyenne to the stars, strips back the shrouds of celebrity mystery and takes her audience on a jukebox-journey of her career in showbusiness, as she brings a pocket version of her no-nonsense highly acclaimed show, fresh from London to Perth’s, The Duke of George, on Thursday 13 February.

The Emmy-nominated documentary maker and musician, also known as an industry muse to entertainment legends, has turned the lens on herself to present a brand new poignant and powerful cabaret telling her life story. The critically acclaimed director of Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story and Noma: the story of Noma Dumezweni presents an extraordinary musical journey of her own life, blending the power of live performance and memory.

Through the music of David Bowie, Kate Bush, Kurt Weill, Sondheim and Kander & Ebb’s “Cabaret” as well as a few of her own songs, this production takes audiences from Sarah’s childhood on the Irish border in Derry, examining both her complicated relationship with her Irish roots and her family’s dysfunction, through to the heights of her international success as her life intertwines with entertainment icons.

Turning her award-winning documentary process on herself and working in collaboration with Luisa Omielan, Angela Vargos and Jessica Willcocks Skeggs, McGuinness has delved into long forgotten memories, traumatic and hilarious in equal measure for the new production. Witness this powerhouse of a woman standing in her own force, breaking past the damage inflicted on her to find her own voice and take control of the narrative.

She draws a line in the sand against past oppressors with the help of epic songs such as Life on Mars and Babooshka. Be a part of the rallying cry for a better world whilst getting an intriguing insight into life amongst A-list celebrities, and hearing about the unexpected bonds formed with Hollywood legends.

Sarah McGuinness comments, “This is my own life story which only made sense after my mother’s death, when a close relative unlocked buried memories which completely changed my understanding of my early life, while making me uniquely able to unlock the talents of others. It is a collection of stories and songs, well known and original, through which for the first time I am telling the truth about my life that I have been asked to reveal so often before. London audiences have revelled in my stories, now I’m delighted to be able to bring the live show to Perth for the first time”

Grit, Glitter & Gaslight…. a cabaret musical
The Duke of George - Thursday 13 February, 9.30pm