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S1 Ep10: Catia Ciarico: The RVT’s Cabaret Programmer

S1 Ep10: Catia Ciarico: The RVT’s Cabaret Programmer

FromThe Dorothy Project


S1 Ep10: Catia Ciarico: The RVT’s Cabaret Programmer

FromThe Dorothy Project

ratings:
Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Aug 22, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Catia Ciarico is a programmer and producer at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, a historic venue which hosts a unique mix of club nights and performance. She’s responsible for programming everything from Belinda Carlisle to The Chemsex Monologues.Catia trained at drama school and as a clown, before becoming a stand-up comedian. But it was when she found producing roles that Catia really hit her stride. She’s worked with Swank, one of Britain’s biggest street theatre companies, as well as producing and programming at some of the most iconic venues in London including Madame Jojo's. We talked about the parallels between being a Dorothy and an immigrant, and why Catia held her own hen do in a gay club. She also changed my perspective on female drag queens...
Released:
Aug 22, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (33)

What’s the connection between certain women - from Lady Gaga to the Queen Mum - and queer society? This interview series, hosted by DJ and LGBT activist Alice Beverton-Palmer, explores the Dorothy in ‘friends of Dorothy’. Expect fresh, frank and funny interviews with famous names and unsung heroes, a new angle on the queer zeitgeist, and history you won’t have learned at school. Get involved on Twitter - we want your stories, and your guest suggestions. Tweet a name @Dorothy_Podcast and we'll try to make it happen. We're especially keen to talk to more women of colour.