Elberace : Gay Elvis - Elvis Impersonator | Blackheath, London

Show Description

Elberace (Gay Elvis): A Hunk of Mincing Love is the first worldwide awarded LGBTQIA+ Elvis Act at The Internationally renowned Porthcawl Elvis Festival. Known for his vibrant and energetic performances James Haslam’s queer cabaret subverts and disrupts the hetero- and cis- dominated world of Elvis Tribute Acts (ETAs).
Elberace is a unique blend of Elvis flair and the politically charged flamboyance and individuality that James brings to the stage in his set of songs and stand up; Elberace turns the traditional Elvis on his head while staying true to the glamour and iconic rhinestones of t ... he man himself.
This award winning and boundary-pushing Elvis act is breathing new life into a performance genre that was losing its appeal.
Since winning the 2019 Best LGBTQIA+ Elvis Tribute Act, Elberace has been celebrated and featured nationally in magazines, radio, and television.
BBC Radio Wales – Owen Money Show
ITV Wales News
Listed in the Top 5 Must Sees Acts at the Elvis Festival 2019 :
Feel fabulous with the first LGBTQ+ Elvis category
We are singing from the rooftops in celebration of the first LGBTQ+ Elvis category that is premiering at this year's festival. Sweeping the stage and winning the 2019 title with his charming tribute is the iconic Elberace Gay Elvis. Renowned for his kitsch and saucy performances offering his unique take on the best of the King's work, ranging from an interactive singalong with Elberace to Yoo Hoo From Hawaii’
CONTRARY LIFE : Featured by Caroline King in Shake, rattle and roll your way to Porthcawl Elvis Festival
TRANS RADIO UK: Spotlight Artiste on Shea Coffey’s show Scratchy Old Records
MEN’S RADIO STATION: Artist Interview
TimeOut featured Elberace and the Porthcawl Elvis Festival in its list of The 40 most exciting things to do in the world in 2020
Indie London: ‘Haslam is an Absolute Riot’
Boyz Magazine's Stephen Vowels reviewed Elberace at London’s Union Theatre
‘Rising Start on the cabaret circuit…It’s all there: the gyrating hips, the lip curl, the arm movements, the shaking of the torso. This is an act of pure robust energy performed in a unique style. Upbeat, joyful and immense fun. Elberace works because Haslam has studied the man, the legend, and what Elvis stood for as an exceptional showman and the ‘King of Vegas’. Stand out numbers include Walk A Mile In My Shoes and Suspicious Minds. A fabulous show – and I’m sure James’s star will rise to great heights on the current cabaret circuit.’
Remote Goat
‘His Stage Presence and timing are perfect, he knows who he is and what his comedy is about and you can almost taste his future success. Catch him now before he’s really famous!’ Read More

Biography

James Haslam trained as an actor at Rose Bruford College. He has been performing cabaret since
2004 in Londons hottest cabaret spots including Pizza On The Park, The Pheasantry, Pizza Express
Live Holborn, St James Theatre, Camden Festival etc.
His self penned show James Haslam’s Clutching Pearls was nominated for a Whats On Stage Award
in 2011.
Acting credits include: Guest appearance in Yorkshire TV’s Heartbeat, Charles II in The Libertine
ICA London, Dalek Commander in The Evil Of The Daleks, Theatre Royal Portsmouth.
AT PRIDE
Medway Pride 2020
Gravesham Pride 2020

Reviews     (25 Reviews)

Experience

James has performed sell out shows at many of London’s top cabaret Venues such as: Pizza On The park, The Pheasantry Chelsea, St James Theatre, Leicester Square Theatre, Camden Festival 2008 & 2009, Make A Wish Foundation (Home Farmhouse), Jermyn Street Theatre, Canal Café Theatre, I.C.A London, Soho Theatre, Battersea Barge, Crystal Palace Festival, Medway & Gravesham Virtual Pride 2019. BBC Radio Wales Owen Money Show, Spotlight artiste TransRadio Uk, featured interview artiste Mens Radio UK plus many private bookings etc. My self - written show ‘James Haslam’s Clutching Pearls’ ... was nominated for a What’s On Stage Award in 2011. I have also appeared on Yorkshire TV’s Heartbeat. Read More

Suitable for

Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Christening Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Corporate Event Dinner Party Jewish Wedding Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Trade Show / Exhibitions Virtual Event

Additional Information

Fully PAT Tested and public liabilities Insurance issued by Actors Equity

Virtual Services Offer

Elberace Live Show

Full costume performances. Elberace has been receiving great reviews for my online shows during lockdown from birthday shows and also raising donations for the NHS and Gay Pride events.
Elberace approaches each virtual show with high professional standards as would be expected with any live performance . Shows can be live feed or pre-record to watch and keep send to you in Mp4 or Mpeg format. Elberace is always happy to try to include special requested songs where possible and will work closely with you to acheive a set list that you require.

Review for a received for a 60th birthday virtual show:

Event Type: 60th birthday Lockdown Live feed
29th May 2020
All the family and friends who tuned in last night have been giving rave reviews, and we're all really keen to see your next gig in person. You should absolutely market your lockdown show for birthdays and occasions because it was truly fantastic beginning to end and the most fun we've had in weeks! Wish you could have seen the look on my dad's face when the backing track started! I can't thank you enough for the level of work and energy you put into it, it really showed and the result was a total production!! It truly felt like a live show just for us, and exceeded all my expectations, you should be proud as you are a very talented performer. Worth every penny and you've definitely gained some new fans for live shows and your online presence :) XXX Kirsten

Song requests

Elberace is very happy to learn a record any song you'd like from the Elvis catalogue . Elberace has a commercial release song SPinout available on all major digital streaming platform.

Event Type: 60th birthday Lockdown Live feed
29th May 2020
All the family and friends who tuned in last night have been giving rave reviews, and we're all really keen to see your next gig in person. You should absolutely market your lockdown show for birthdays and occasions because it was truly fantastic beginning to end and the most fun we've had in weeks! Wish you could have seen the look on my dad's face when the backing track started! I can't thank you enough for the level of work and energy you put into it, it really showed and the result was a total production!! It truly felt like a live show just for us, and exceeded all my expectations, you should be proud as you are a very talented performer. Worth every penny and you've definitely gained some new fans for live shows and your online presence :) XXX Kirsten