UNDERBELLY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THEIR DAZZLING PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR SUMMER 2022 AT LONDON’S EARLS COURT AND CAVENDISH SQUARE

Underbelly has today announced their dazzling programme of events for their Underbelly Festival this Summer which promises to be a feast of top-quality live entertainment, amazing outdoor bars and premium street food. Underbelly Festival’s summer events are running at Earls Court, on the former Earls Court 2 Exhibition Centre site, from 5th May – 16th July and at Cavendish Square from 28th April – 31st July.  Tickets are on sale now and available from underbellyfestival.com.

 The capital’s original pop-up is getting set to return and will offer a double dose of live entertainment and laughter across two brilliant spots: Earls Court and Cavendish Square.

The iconic Upside Down Purple Cow, Udderbelly, is set to return to Earls Court this summer with jaw-dropping circus acts, comedy shows that will leave you crying with laughter, and entertainment for all the family. All of this, alongsidebeautiful outdoor bars and delicious street food.

Underbelly Festival will once again make the heart of the West End home this spring, just off London’s Oxford Street in Cavendish Square. Underbelly Festival’s majestic Spiegeltent will be back and serving up another helping of superb cabaret, shows for comedy-lovers that include the biggest LOL-worthy names in the festival’s favourite late night show London Comedy Allstars, and the most fabulous drag shows in town. The perfect spot for lunch al fresco or after work drinks in the city.

Ed Bartlam and Charlie Wood, Underbelly co-directors, said:

“Underbelly Festival is a sure sign that summer is approaching and we are so excited for what 2022 has in store. To be able to announce such a brilliant programme of live comedy, circus, cabaret and drag variety at its very best is such an honour and we couldn’t be more proud of the showson the line up.  Being back at Earls Court and Cavendish Square is the perfect fit so do come along for top-quality live entertainment, amazing outdoor bars and premium street food. We hope to see you there!”

 Award winning street food vendors and bars pop up at two udderly brilliant festival sites in Cavendish Square and Earl’s Court this summer
an array of food stalls and drink stalls, canopied under twinkling festoon lighting. Alongside majestic Spiegeltent, where the multi award-winning cabaret show La Clique will grace the stage, visitors can enjoy top notch grub from the likes of Steak Burger by Smoketeers, famed for their Chimichurri sauce, or tuck into Ewe Pulled, who will be cooking sustainably sourced meats to perfection. A foodie haven, London Grilled Fish Company serving fish with a modern twist, and Tandoori Tadkaa for delicious Indian street food are just two examples of an inclusive and plentiful offering for all appetites.

A prime spot for after work drinks, and ideal for those looking to take a break from weekend shopping and relax in one of central London’s leafy green areas, Cavendish Square will also boast two large alfresco bars from Tarquin’s Cornish Gin and premium pilsner, Pravha. Alongside ice cold beers and wines – guests will be treated to an assortment of Tarquin’s cocktails including the must-try rhubarb and raspberry gin & ginger featuring Lixir ginger ale, fresh mint and juicy raspberries.

Over in Earls Court, Underbelly’s iconic Upside Down Purple Cow tent and cultural hub, ‘Udderbelly’ will preside over an action-packed outdoor space. Revellers can while away the day dropping into various shows, from comedy to circus to cabaret, and soak up the rays at one of the venue’s bars. Tarquin’s Cornish Gin will provide a much-needed watering hole alongside Mardi’s beer bar and a string of the finest independent food stall, which will be announced soon!

Combining award-winning entertainment with some of the best food and drink London has to offer, Underbelly’s exciting new locations are set to become the most sought after going-out destinations for the long summer evenings ahead.

* Tickets purchased through underbellyfestival.com are subject to a £1.50 booking fee.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR 2022 (more to be announced soon):

CIRCUS ABYSSINIA – TULU – 24 MAY – 18 JUNE, EARLS COURT

A dazzling showcase of superhuman strength, speed, skill and flight lands in Earls Court this spring. Celebrating the true tale of an Ethiopian Olympic icon, Derartu Tulu. Circus Abyssinia blends together an unmissable performance of  breath-taking contortion, awe-inspiring acrobatics and mesmerising fire-juggling with a rocking, exuberant soundtrack.

UNFORTUNATE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF URSULA THE SEA WITCH – 21 JUNE – 16 JULY, EARLS COURT

Disney villain. Octo-woman. Plus-size icon. From multi-award-winning Fat Rascal Theatre and fresh from complete sell out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and around the UK comes this critically acclaimed hit parody musical. ‘Unfortunate’ splashes into Earls Court this summer for its London premiere – and things are gonna get wet. Join everyone’s favourite Disney Diva, Ursula, as she gives her take on what really happened all those years ago under the sea. With an original hot pop soundtrack and trademark filthy humour, it’s time to take the plunge and dive in to this year’s hottest night out.  

LA CLIQUE – 13 MAY – 3 JULY, CAVENDISH SQUARE

The original, trailblazing, genre-defining cabaret show returns to London this Spring with an exceptional coterie of international cabaret and circus superstars. Step inside Underbelly’s majestic Spiegeltent just off Oxford Circus for a uniquely La Clique night of the finest, funniest, phenomenal and awe-inspiring cabaret.

LONDON COMEDY ALLSTARS – 6 MAY – 29 JULY (EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT), CAVENDISH SQUARE

Join us every Friday night for a huge line up of the best comedy talent on offer. London Comedy Allstars is your one-stop shop for the biggest laughs, the best location and your new favourite summer night out. In conjunction with media partner British Comedy Guide.

Performers for 2022 include: Catherine Bohart, Lauren Pattison, Glenn Moore, Nabil Abdulrashid, Sara Barron, Lou Sanders, Ahir Shah, Luke Kempner, Phil Wang, Pierre Novellie, Sindu Vee, Fin Taylor, Steve Bugeja. *more acts to be announced in due course*.

YUMMY – ICONIC – 5 JULY – 31 JULY, CAVENDISH SQUARE

Award magnets YUMMY are back in London due to popular demand! With a wild new show that celebrates and subverts cultural icons, legends, and superstars, YUMMY ICONIC is drag variety at its very best. YUMMY has changed the world of drag cabaret and can’t wait to bring their unique brand of salacious variety back to the main stage! Get in quick as YUMMY are in town for a limited time only.  

For ticketing information, head to www.underbellyfestival.com and follow Underbelly on social media @underbellyfest