2014 Edinburgh Fringe
In Vogue: Songs by Madonna
Michael Griffiths is Madonna as you've never heard or seen her before. No accent, costume or wig. Just Madge accompanying herself on the piano, leading you on a journey through her tough life and tender songs. Strike a pose and get into the groove as Madonna opens her heart! 'This is a borderline religious experience' **** (Time Out, Sydney). 'Wry, camp and exceedingly funny. Exquisite piano arrangements enhanced by Griffiths' mellifluous vocals' (Adelaide Advertiser). 'An original and deliciously waspish take on the superstar's career' (London Evening Standard).
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Jersey Boys star and Madonna fanatic Michael Griffiths is transforming himself into the Material Girl for his one man cabaret show at the Edinburgh Festival once more after the sell out success of last year's show when he dipped his toe in the water for 5 dates. He also performed a week-long London run at the St. James Theatre in December. This time the show is back in Edinburgh for a full stint at the Assembly Checkpoint.
Michael graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts with a Bachelor in Music Theatre in 1999 and has a Diploma in Music Composition. He is a singer, pianist, composer and musical arranger. Michael received a 'Green Room' award nomination for his performance as Bob Crewe in Jersey Boys', which he finished in last June. Before this he toured Australia and New Zealand in Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Michael performed in the Australian and Japanese tour of We Will Rock You amongst other shows.
After sell-out seasons in New York, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland, In Vogue - Songs By Madonna sees Griffiths embody Madge at the piano and use the Queen of Pop's back catalogue to take the audience on a journey through her life. Written and directed by Dean Bryant (Prodigal, Liza on an E, Britney Spears: The Cabaret), the show features 35 song references and 12 Madonna songs.
Performances
Date | Time | Venue |
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31st Jul 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
1st Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
2nd Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
3rd Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
4th Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
5th Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
6th Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
7th Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
8th Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
9th Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
10th Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
12th Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
13th Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
14th Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
15th Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
16th Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
17th Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
18th Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
19th Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
20th Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
21st Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
22nd Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
23rd Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
24th Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |
25th Aug 2014 | 18:00 | Assembly Checkpoint |