UK Theatre Network

The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Mile High

Although it may seem hard to believe, a tiny slice of Bangkok’s exotic nightlife has been transported from Thailand to Tyneside. Nestled in the heart of Newcastle city centre is the Sabai Pavilion, the venue that, for the next four weeks, is playing host to The Lady Boys of Bangkok.

Back to wow the crowds for a fifth year, the show is sassier, sexier and more sensational than ever before. Inspired by the world of aviation, the Mile High show even boasts its own plane.

The cabaret show encompasses elements of burlesque, revue and variety and is performed by sixteen of the world’s most beautiful showgirls – all of whom just happen to be men.

It is a raunchy, risqué and riotous party night that is packed full of the feel-good factor. Where else could you expect to see divas including Shirley Bassey, Kylie Minogue, Girls Aloud and the Nolan’s sharing the same stage?

The thing that puts this drag show above all others is the sheer professionalism that is evident throughout. From the show-stopping choreography to the stunning costumes, the painstakingly applied make-up to the well-drilled routines, the Lady Boys are masters of their art and know just how to give their audience exactly what they want.

The atmosphere is electric, particularly during the numbers that are performed to disco anthems including ‘It’s Raining Men’, ‘Dancing Queen’ and ‘I’m In The Mood For Dancing.’

The production is, quite simply, a dazzling display of glitz, glamour and great entertainment that has the crowd whooping, screaming and cheering their appreciation.

‘The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Mile High’ runs at The Sabai Pavilion in Newcastle upon Tyne until Saturday 10^th October 2009.