Overture
By House of Burlesque
Every city leaves behind a soundtrack…Overture is London's.
Welcome to Overture, a dazzling immersive spectacle from House of Burlesque inspired by the extraordinary hidden history of 66 Great Queen Street. Behind one discreet London address lies over a century of music, glamour, rebellion and spectacle, waiting to be brought back to life.
Picture this: lost tube stations, wartime romances, rhinestone market-traders and fan-dancing divas. The echoes of Pavarotti and world-famous orchestras drift through the air alongside midnight mischief, showgirls, dreamers and rebels. This is a place that welcomed royalty, sheltered Londoners during the Blitz, heard Charles de Gaulle rally resistance, hosted suffragette voices demanding change, and became one of the most celebrated recording halls in the world.
Now House of Burlesque opens the doors to a place where all of these stories exist at once in an immersive cabaret riot with a sprinkle of that oh-so-British naughtiness.
Upon arrival, each guest will receive a unique Lost Property ticket. After all, London has been misplacing things here for over a century. Throughout the evening, selected numbers will be drawn at random, unlocking forgotten recordings, hidden characters and extraordinary moments inspired by the rich history of the venue. If your number is called, you won't simply witness the story unfold - you'll become part of the beat.
So dust off your glad rags and join House of Burlesque for an unforgettable journey through London's hidden soundtrack. Tonight, we're dropping the needle on history.
Show Doors open at 7pm, please arrive early to enjoy our immersive pre-show entertainment. Showtime is 7.45pm. Our show finishes at approx 10pm.
Price: from £20
Accessibility
The performance space is on the lower ground floor and is wheelchair accessible via lift access from inside the Middle Eight Hotel. Email us at bookings@houseofburlesque.co.uk for more information or to ask about our career tickets.
Location
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66 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5BX
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