Witch Perfect Review – The Clapham Grand
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Witch Perfect Review – The Clapham Grand

A SPECTACULAR DRAG TRIBUTE WITH AN ENCHANTING EDGE

Enter the realm of spellbinding entertainment at The Clapham Grand with Witch Perfect. A mesmerising blend of live-singing, comedy, and drag brilliance, paying homage to the iconic Hocus Pocus movie. Featuring a dazzling trio from RuPaul’s Drag Race, this hysterically witty spooktacular is more than a drag parody. It’s a full-fledged magical experience that combines humour, music, and drag artistry in a bewitching spectacle.

The show is led by the stellar trio of Tina Burner, Scarlet Envy, and Alexis Michelle. The triad took the audience on an immersive journey into the realm of nostalgia and drag artistry. They all took to the stage with captivating performances, delivering an electrifying array of hits. From Disney classics like “Poor Unfortunate Souls” and the spine tingling “Defying Gravity” from Wicked. Alexis Michelle’s powerful rendition of “Memories” was a highlight, showcasing her remarkable vocal prowess.

The show was brimming with sexual innuendos and cleverly adapted lyrics, adding an edgy and mischievous charm. There were subtle changes to lyrics, adding a whimsical touch to fit the Drag Queen and witch aesthetic. Off-script jokes injected a dose of spontaneity, keeping the audience in stitches. The dialogue was peppered with memorable one-liners like “The only thing defying gravity is my balls”.

WITCH PERFECT: I PUT A SPELL ON YOU

Complementing the Queen’s magnetic stage presence was the keyboard player, donned in a captivating skeleton costume. The inclusion of a musician managing the backing music and interjecting voice clips from the film added depth to the overall performance. Throughout the performance there were thoughtful nods to the Drag Queen’s journeys on RuPaul’s Drag Race. The incorporation of a medley of RuPaul’s songs and the iconic walk from Hocus Pocus paid homage to both Drag culture and the film.

The use of a video screen displaying the Queen’s confessions, reminiscent of their time on drag race, added a personal touch. It was creatively intertwined with a costume change bringing their outfits up to a contemporary style. This provided an engaging and modern twist to the show, and all the costumes was stunning, including the original recreations. Tina Burner played Winnie, Alexis Michelle was Mary, and Scarlet Envy played Sarah.

We will start in the royal boxes at The Clapham Grand for Witch Perfect. They gave us an excellent view and an upscale experience, adding to the overall ambience and making us feel very posh. But the layout of the venue means you will get a great view from every seat. Allowing each audience members to fully immerse themselves in the entertainment whilst relishing the historic charm of the space.

Witch Perfect at Clapham Grand is more than a drag parody. It’s a magical amalgamation of top-tier performances, tongue-in-cheek humour, and a sprinkle of musical brilliance. For anyone seeking a night of laughter, music, and drag artistry, this show casts a spell that’s hard to resist. The show is a fantastic homage to the cult classic, leaving the audience thoroughly entertained and captivated throughout.

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