Proud Cabaret City

Was appalled last night to arrive at Proud Cabaret, expecting to see Chloe Charody's Carnival with the Ilithian ensemble, only to find it had been replaced by a trashy Voix de Ville show... No offence intended, but I paid for a Classical Operatic Circus, supposedly the hottest thing to hit London in yonkers, and had to sit through a very mediocre show which replaced it. My waitress said that it was only temporary, and that Carnival would resume next week, but I was furious that I had spent good money to see a world-class show, only to be met with the same old Proud Cabaret junk.... Please please please don't put us through it anymore!! Bring back Ilythian and the Carnival asap. I want to see it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep looks like The Carnival is going to be quite a stunner but opening night is almost sold I hear? Rumour or true?

Why is the Carnival not listed here?? It's probably the best thing to hit the London classical scene in decades and it's happening @ a burlesque club!! This is such a treat for all Londoners!! Opening night is Feb 3 and I think it's running throughout the year. I can't make the opening night so I'm hoping Time Out will post some pix post opening??

I would definitely recommend going to see The Carnival @ proud. Some of londons best circus players and classical players are all working together and i reckon its going to be incredible. I already saw one of Charodys productions in australia last year and it was one of the best shows i've ever seen so definitely putting this one in the diary

I have mixed feelings about Proud- first visit was great... second the performers were very average. However I think in 2011 they're really lifting their game! My friend is performing in a show called The Carnival by an aussie composer & producer called Chloe Charody that will be opening on Feb 3 @ Proud and it's apparently meant to be absolutely awesome. The show has had really great reviews so I'm not giving up on this place!!

Unfortunately my first visit to Proud Cabaret was a complete disappointment. Me and my partner decided to by a show only so we did not have a table. We were moved by the club staff 4 times as diners were not happy we were restricting their views. Come on - they paid the same price for the show and this is the club's problem they dont have enough room to fit all the guests at the venue. I think they try to sell to many tickets but then they cant handle it. The cloakroom was full at 19:40 and they did NOT take our jackets so we had to carry them from place to place during the show. We bought two £4 drinks and the bill came as £16 :) Why - because the bartender made a mistake and made it double without even asking. The show boring, and not moving at all, stripping all the time. They did not anything interesting to show that evening except for one lady who was singing. "Performers" dont even have their changing room and they prepare among the audience. Avoid.

Disappointed. The club sells too many tickets getting overcrowded and the 'diners' are angry that the standing visitors are restricting their view. Bartender makes mistakes.

I have to say my night at Proud Cabaret was one of the best I've had in a very long time, it's so refreshing to go somewhere different where you feel like you have stepped back in time and you forget the real world. The shows were like something I've only seen in films, they were outstanding. I must admit, I was sceptical before going, reluctantly being dragged downstairs to what seemed like a 1950s speak easy, but within minutes i was intoxicated by the music, all round vibrant energy of the place and exceptional menu. A must! You would be a fool to miss out...

I went and enjoyed the globe girls at proud cabaret with my friends and we had such fun. The decor and entertainment was fabulous and we had a fantastic time - thank you proud cabaret!

Proud Cabaret is a wonderful place for a night out. The venue feels really swanky and really takes you to the 1920's. Staff are decked out in fab outfits, and just the overall charm of the place is one to rival many bars in london. They have some of the best entertainment available and once thats finished you get to have a good dance yourselves. Am making this my number 1 london spot for a night out.