Kerry Ellis: The Show People Podcast with Andrew Keates LIVE

The award-winning Show People Podcast with Andrew Keates continues its live monthly residency at The Two Brewers with a very special guest: Kerry Ellis.

On Wednesday 13th May 2026, one of the most celebrated leading ladies in British musical theatre joins Andrew Keates for a special live recording and an intimate, in-depth conversation about a remarkable life and career in performance.

Widely recognised for Wicked, We Will Rock You and her status as a true West End legend, Kerry Ellis has built a career that has taken her from the biggest shows in London to Broadway and on to concert stages across the world. She first made history as Meat in Queen’s We Will Rock You, before becoming the first British actress to play Elphaba in Wicked in the West End, later reprising the role on Broadway to huge acclaim.

Her many leading credits also include Grizabella in Cats, Nancy in Oliver!, Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Ellen in Miss Saigon, Fantine in Les Misérables, Sara in M**der Ballad and Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, where her performance at the Barbican drew widespread praise. More recent work has continued to show the extraordinary range and staying power of her talent, including Cruella in 101 Dalmatians, leading the cast of If/Then at the Savoy Theatre, major concert performances around the world, and an ever-growing body of work as a recording artist, writer and broadcaster.

Beyond the stage, Kerry has achieved chart success as a recording artist and has been signed to both Decca Records and Sony Music. She has toured extensively with Brian May, with whom she continues a long-standing creative partnership, and has also performed around the world with Alfie Boe. Her album with Brian May, Golden Days, received widespread praise, and she remains one of the UK’s most sought-after performers across theatre, live music and concert performance. She has also released four seasons of her podcast Keep Calm and Kerry On and published her autobiography From Bumpkin to Broadway.

Under the direction and hosting of Andrew Keates, The Show People Podcast has earned a reputation for making guests feel comfortable enough to be truly open, not only about their successes, but also about the struggles, pressures and challenges that come with building a life in the performing arts. This promises to be far more than a celebration of a glittering career. Expect an honest, intimate and revealing conversation about ambition, resilience, longevity, reinvention, and perhaps some of the lessons Kerry has learned while defying gravity through a life on stage.

For anyone who loves musical theatre, or wants a truthful look at what it really takes to defy gravity, this is an evening not to miss.

🎟️ Tickets are strictly limited to 100, with all profits supporting Queer Theatre’s work nurturing queer talent and telling LGBTQIA+ stories.

The Two Brewers
114 Clapham High Street, Clapham, London SW4 7UJ
By Tube: Clapham North and Clapham Common (Northern Line) are both around a 5-minute walk.
By Train: Clapham High Street Overground station is approximately 7 minutes away.
By Bus: Routes 35, 37, 45, 137, 155, and 345 stop nearby at Clapham Common Station or Clapham High Street Station.

The venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users. However, as the night is likely to be extremely busy, we encourage guests with access needs to contact us in advance so we can make your visit as comfortable as possible.

This event forms part of Queer Theatre’s commitment to ensuring LGBTQ+ theatre-makers always have somewhere to go each week to connect, create, and be inspired, alongside our Acting Classes for LGBTQIA+ People, OutCast showcases, Queer Play Reading Club, Variety Nights, theatre trips, parties, social events, masterclasses, and original productions. Get involved with Queer Theatre by visiting www.queertheatre.co.uk.

We are gratefully sponsored by Theataccounts, and proud to be partnered with The Two Brewers, The Show Reel Company & Paul Madeley.

Doors open: 7:00pm
Show starts: 7:30pm
Runtime: Approximately 2 hours, including an interval

Tickets: £100 Cabaret Table For Two at the Front (only 5 available). £40 First Three Rows. £25 General Admission.

Please note: Latecomers may be refused entry to avoid disruption to the live recording. If admitted, you may be asked to stand at the back of the space, regardless of your ticket type. Seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

All tickets include access to The Two Brewers’ late-night cabaret and DJ event following the show.

This is a live podcast recording. By attending, you consent to being recorded, photographed and filmed, including your image and voice, and to Queer Theatre using this content in perpetuity for promotional, marketing, archive, editorial and distribution purposes across all media. There is no opt out. Audience participation is optional, but if you choose to speak or ask a question, you consent to your contribution being recorded and used in the same way. Unauthorised audio or video recording by attendees is not permitted.

Latecomers may be refused entry to avoid disruption to the recording. If admitted, you may be asked to stand at the back of the space regardless of ticket type. Seating is allocated on a first come, first served basis within your ticket area.

Entry is subject to the venue’s licensing conditions and security policies and valid ID may be required. Queer Theatre and the venue reserve the right to refuse admission or remove anyone whose behaviour is disruptive, unsafe, discriminatory, harassing, or who is intoxicated. Please take care of your belongings as Queer Theatre accepts no liability for loss, theft or damage to personal property.

Your ticket includes access to The Two Brewers’ late-night cabaret and DJ event after the recording, subject to venue capacity and standard venue entry conditions. The venue is wheelchair accessible. If you have access needs, please contact us in advance so we can support your visit as best we can, particularly as the event is expected to be busy.

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