Thank you Arts Council England l for supporting me via the DYCP bursary. I'll be working with esteemed music producers Lung Dart upskilling on music prod, tech & composition... And with the hunreal Ruth Hawkins from Roundhouse to develop my producing ambitions!
It’s game changing support and I am very thankful.
Electric Picnic called. They said 'make us the biggest campiest cabaret you can DREAM of'.
So I asked my friend Daniel. That’s Daniel O’Donnell.
And so Daniel’s Disco was born, a country-rave filled with Xnto inspired fun inc. banging remakes of Iconic Irish hits.
You in?
For 1 hour each night Daniel's Disco will open up to the world!
Be prepared to be WHISHED away on a MAD AUL JOURNEY with special drag guests to be announced V soon.
Oh, Daniel...he's here!
*This event does not feature Daniel O’Donnell. But we hope he comes.
Buzzing! Cast updates soon! ☘️☘️
Vault hit Deluxe Access is going on the road.
After a hit run at Dublin Fringe and Vault Festival we are thrilled to tell you that the show will be visiting Brighton Fringe for 5 nights in May. Got friends in Brighton? Let them know! Tickets here.
EVERYBODY HATES VALENTINES DAY.
THEY DO.
This is the grand return of The EX SHOW: an evening of love songs and regret. After last years massive sell-out, Xnthony and his troupe of iconic comedians are back AGAIN. It's time for more power ballads from your favourite power bottoms. Tehehe.
This anti-valentines day show is the perfect chance to exorcise those ex's by the lovely, soothing Xnthony. Expect all the usual from The House of Xnthony- cutting wit, fantastic melodies and beautifully orchestrated mayhem.
The songs are written. The poppers have been PURCHASED. Xnthony is here for you. Whether you're in a relationship or out of one (or both).
Xnthony says...
💘💘💘💘'I will mend your broken heart'.💘💘💘💘
THE EX SHOW features cabaret boy star Mark T Cox and comedy queen Harriet Braine. Together they’ve wowed at The National Theatre, Mighty Hoopla and the UK’s only queer Irish club night Sodom & Begorrah.
💘💘💘💘Tickets are £12. Show at 7.30pm sharp, with limited advance tickets of £10.💘💘💘💘
Your ticket gets you access to the Glory ALL night!
It’s Christmas and have I got some shows for YOUUUU.
But first I want to thank all my supporters who gave me so much energy and good will this year. Bucketfuls. Without you, I would have probably left this crazy, performance world behind and indeed I was quite close to it. It’s your kind words and messages of support that kept me going and I am looking forward to 2020 with 2020 vision and loads of ambitious plans.
It has been a jam packed year full new adventures in the work that I am making. This year was the year that I focused on community work: trying to create spaces for culture and creativity to blossom. I delivered a podcast called The Third Mountain, an art exhibition (a 360 degree colouring book, no less) called Very Famous Art To Colour In and the joyful, life affirming Legends and Legacies Ball that premiered at The Albany in September which is now, to my amazement and pride, heading at the Southbank Centre on December 20th. That project aimed to showcase a vibrant array of older LGBT+ stars and starlets.
Just recently Werk in Progress took over The Roundhouse with the support of Jonny Woo and The Glory. This was a personal highlight for me as I adored all the artists I had curated and have been thrilled to see them excel.
In September I returned to Dublin Fringe Festival with a heavenly themed cabaret/club show Deluxe Access which took Dublin night life by storm offering a long form cabaret experience with a twist. It is one of my all time favorite shows I’ve made and returns to VAULTS on January 31st.
I headed (with your support, thank you so much!) to Edinburgh Fringe for what was a challenging but worthwhile month of performances. Indeed, this experience changed my perspective on the modes in which I want to deliver work.
Going forward I am thinking ever more carefully about the contexts I perform in and the cost of the work on me personally and financially. You might have noticed a decrease in club and party gigs. That’s a choice. I’ve learned the less I do (but the more I charge for my work) the better I can do the job and offer audiences the best experience possible. It also means I have been able to take on larger scale projects that are more effective and memorable. I’ve stepped away from the tight knit East London club scene in an attempt to develop my own modes of making and community building.
In 2020 I have a few new projects to show you. Key words to munch on - British Colonialism, Air Guitar, Thomas Hardy and not giving a fuck.
As the year comes to a close I have one or two more events I’d love to see you at, all listed below.
Thank you for everything, and see you all soon.
Xnthony
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THE LAST SHOWS THIS SEASON!
DEC 18th
THE XMAS SHOW at a SECRET, SWANKY LOCATION in LONDON.
Featuring a night of iconic hymns, holly and craic.
8pm. Tickets only £12, but very, very limited. Get them here.
DEC 20th
SODOM & BEGORRAH: The Late Late Toy Show X-Travaganza at BGWMC.
A melange of Christmas and Irish she-nanigans featuring Alison Spittle, Beau Jangles, Ada Campe and a late night party to boot. All themed around TOYS and the late Gay Byrne.
From 8pm till late. Advanced tickets £10, or £12 OTD. Get them here.
DEC 21st
The Legends & Legacies Yuletide Hooley at the Southbank Centre.
A iconic night of showing off from London’s leading cabaret legends hosted by Ebonknee and King Frankie Sinatra.
From 4.30pm. Free. More info here.
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The Running Order for the event is below for all friends and fans to check out!
NOTE: the event starts at 4.30pm and runs until 7pm. It takes place in the QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL.
Part I ⚡️ Hosted by Ebonkee!
16:30 Ebonkee
16:45 Don pepper
16:55 Joseph Healy
17:05 Rose
17:15 Break with music by DJ Silver
17:25 King Frankie Sinatra
17:40 Trudy Howson LGBT+ Poet Laureate
18:55 Jim Simpson
18:00 Walki's Monster
18:10 Rona Topaz
18:20 Break with music by DJ Silver
Part III⚡️
18:30 Chrislin & Opening Doors London Singers
Thrilled to announce the ICONIC ⚡️Ebbonknee ⚡️ and ⚡️King Frankie Sinatra⚡️ will be hosting the Yuletide Special at Southbank Centre on Dec 21st! YEOW!
This is a formidable DUO and we are thrilled to have them!
Other amazing confirmed acts include…..
⚡️Rose Collis ⚡️
⚡️Don Pepper⚡️
⚡️Joseph Healy ⚡️
⚡️Rona Topaz⚡️
⚡️Jim Simpson ⚡️
⚡️Trudy Howson LGBT+ Poet Laureate⚡️
⚡️Walki's Monster⚡️
⚡️Crislin & Opening Doors London Choir⚡️
The Legends and Legacies Yuletide Special comes to Southbank Centre and is produced and curated by myself with Southbank Centre with the support of Opening Doors London!
Put it in your calendar - Dec 21st at The Southbank Centre!
Iconic queer performer Xnthony is back just in time for Christmas with The X-MAS Show: a jam-packed night of Christmas shenanigans, song and comedy at very special, fancy, secret location to be announced.
Joined by cabaret star Mark T Cox and musical comedian Harriet Braine, this delightful trio promise to dazzle, leaving you full of the joys of Christmas with their signature blend of stunning vocals, wit and mayhem even with a special guest or two thrown in...
They’ve wowed at The National Theatre London, Dublin Fringe Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe and now they’re ready to entertain at very special one-off show just in time for Christmas in a secret location to be announced. It's like opening a present, you'll have to wait, but let us tell you, IT WILL BE V FANCY!
The presents have been wrapped, the tree is up – and nothing’s gonna’ stop them from taking over your heart.
Tickets £12 and are very limited. Available now here.
