Salford’s Lowry Theatre will host the talents of Le Gateau Chocolat in a cabaret-style music performance about spirituality and identity this May.
In an ode to ground-breaking Black American sopranos, Jessye Norman and Kathleen Battle, organisers said Le Gateau Chocolat embodies the beauty of Black Queer excellence through theatre and music.
Emulating and amalgamating religion and spiritualism, Le Gateau Chocolat: Spirituals is a transformative experience that speaks to the heart and soul.
Internationally celebrated, Le Gateau Chocolat’s work traverses drag, cabaret, opera, and musical theatre, with homages to his background and the talents of the iconic Black artists who precede him.
Noted for his performances at the Royal Albert Hall, Barbican Centre, Sydney Opera House and many more, Le Gateau Chocolat will be taking to the Salford stage this month at The Lowry.
In collaboration with renowned Musical Director Allyson Devenish and 90s frontman and vocalist Dr David McAlmont, the performance will feature a selection from Norman and Battle’s 1990 Carnegie Hall concert ‘Sing Spirituals’.
Blending the pride of Queer identities with the influence of his Christian upbringing, Le Gateau Chocolat embodies the beauty and power of Black Queer voices through an exploration of identity, heritage and self-acceptance.
These performances will be running at Quays Theatre, The Lowry from Friday 29 to Saturday 30 May. Evening showings are available on both dates from 8pm.
Tickets are available online for £22. You can visit The Lowry website for more information and to book tickets.
