Le Gateau Chocolat Presents Children's Show DUCKIE

Internationally renowned cabaret star Le Gateau Chocolat returns with a celebration of what makes us different in his reimagining of childhood favourite Hans Christian Anderson's The Ugly Duckling. Family-friendly glamour and glitz takes centre stage as Le Gateau Chocolat breaks out of his shell in his first work for children as he puts his own twist on the classic tale of identity and belonging.

Set in an animal circus, join Le Gateau Chocolat on an adventure of self-discovery, asking questions of the 'happy ever after' in a celebration of difference. Walking a little differently? Sounding a bit strange? Watch Duckie triumph by realising these are his strengths. Part homage to the music of Disney with fabulous cabaret flourishes, Duckie emphasises the importance of self-acceptance and tolerance to ask how we find our place in the world.

Le Gateau Chocolat said "Drawing on my own experiences of being severely bullied at school, I wanted to make this show to help my niece. I wanted to help her find her own sense of self, embrace her differences and recognise the importance of being kind to each other and to ourselves. Duckie isn't just about standing up your bullies, it's also about making sure that you don't become a bully yourself."

Meanwhile for grownup audiences, Le Gateau Chocolat will also be bringing his dazzling cabaret show Icons to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, performing at Assembly George Square Gardens (Venue 8) 2nd - 26th Aug (not 5th, 13th and 20th).

Voted by Time Out London as one of its Top 10 Cabaret Stars, Le Gateau Chocolat is a one-man musical phenomenon renowned for his drag shows, his contemporary opera performance and his baritone. He began working as a solo artist in 2011 with a self-titled show that toured the UK, Poland and Australia (including the Sydney Opera House) for three years and was nominated for the 2011 Helpmann Awards (Best Cabaret Performer), 2013 Perth Fringe World Cabaret Award and Best Cabaret 2016 & 2018 at Adelaide Fringe. He's toured the globe with Olivier award-winning La Clique and La Soirée, has performed with Glyndebourne Opera, Threepenny Opera at the National Theatre, appeared on The Paul O'Grady Show, sang for the Queen as part of the Jubilee Flotilla, and with Basement Jaxx at the Barbican. Gateau also recently appeared as Feste in Emma Rice's Twelfth Night at the Globe.

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