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Life as a Cabaret celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the underground cabaret scene, uplifting and representing those who are typically overlooked. With a focus on Drag Kings, Queens and In-Betweens, Burlesque, Boylesque and Queerlesque, this book showcases this incredibly dynamic and fascinating world for what it really is – glamorous, polished and professional at times, but also intoxicatingly punk, inescapably queer and gloriously messy. It’s a space for experimentation, for pushing and challenging boundaries, for seeking a voice and a platform that’s unavailable in mainstream society, creating a different kind of society, even if it’s just for one night.
Life as a Cabaret is not only a cross-section of the drag world, but also a love letter to it. The photographs showcase each performer’s individuality as works of art in and of themselves, immortalizing the beauty and power of these individuals who are determined to stand out from the crowd, embracing the hustle, oddness, contradictions, differences, and most of all, the unstoppable creativity.
Veronika Marx began her career as a stylist and often showcased her love for the elegance and edge of the 1950s in her selections before becoming a photographer. She was the exclusive photographer for Dita Von Teese’s GLAMONATRIX show and has worked with celebrity clients including burlesque queen Immodesty Blaze, Miss Miranda, Miss Tosh, and Kimberley Wyatt from The Pussy Cat Dolls, among others. Veronika’s work has been featured in magazines such as Vintage Life Magazine, Bomb Boudoir, Slovakian OK Magazine, and she is the in-house photographer for Playboy Czech Republic.
Reuben Kaye is a multi-award-winning comedian, singer, writer, and cabaret icon, originally from Australia. On stage, his insatiable energy, razor-sharp wit, unabashed political satire, and colossal vocals make him an unforgettable force of nature. Whether in a vast theatre or intimate cabaret venue, his performance is always of epic proportions. Throughout his career, he has made a significant impact on the UK cabaret scene as one of the most formidable and in-demand comperes. His award-winning touring cabaret shows, The Butch is Back, The Kaye Hole, Live and Intimidating , among many others, have won him a litany of awards including an Off West End (Offie) for Best Cabaret in London, Australian Green Room Awards for Best Artist and Best Cabaret Production, and the Adelaide Fringe Award for Best Cabaret. He has also made the crossover from stage to screen, with appearances on television shows in the UK (You're Fired, Channel 4 Short "Kids React to Drag") and Australia (Melbourne International Comedy Fest Galas, Celebrity Letters and Numbers). He also hosts his own successful comedy podcast, Come To Daddy, interviewing some of the UKs most prominent comedians. He is an unapologetic and powerful ambassador for the art and industry of cabaret.