The Sarah McGuinness Story - Grit Glitter and Gaslight
No ordinary cabaret. Sarah has been the muse of industry legends for years, this is her life story.
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Following a critically acclaimed run at the Etcetera Theatre in 2024, The Sarah McGuinness Story - Grit Glitter and Gaslight…A Cabaret Musical, returns to the stage by popular demand, opening at Circle and Star Theatre, Hampstead, on Tuesday 3 March for a limited three-week run.
The Sarah McGuinness Story sees this feisty doyenne to the stars strip back the shrouds of celebrity mystery, taking audiences on a jukebox journey through her life in showbusiness, from her childhood on the Irish border in Derry, through a complex relationship with her roots and family dysfunction, to the heights of international success as her life becomes entwined with entertainment icons.
Blending live performance, storytelling and song, the renowned documentary maker and musician turns the lens on herself, delving into long-forgotten memories that are traumatic and hilarious in equal measure. Set to an epic soundtrack featuring music by David Bowie, Kate Bush, Kurt Weill, Sondheim and Kander & Ebb’s Cabaret, alongside her own original work, this poignant and powerful cabaret tells the extraordinary story of a life lived centre stage.
Sarah McGuinness comments: “After my mother’s recent passing, an unexpected remark from my uncle disrupted everything I thought I knew about my past. It triggered doubt, unease, and questions I could no longer ignore - questions that led me back through memory, silence, and the stories I had been told to survive. I have spent my career helping others find their voices and tell their stories, yet I had never told my own. For the first time, I found the courage to do so - live, in front of an audience!”
As Sarah draws a line in the sand against past oppressors, audiences are invited to join a rallying cry for a better world, while gaining an intimate and intriguing glimpse into life among A-list celebrities and the unexpected bonds forged with Hollywood legends.
Where: Circle and Star Theatre, Hampstead, NW3 6TE
When: 3 March – 21 March 2026 ( Except 9 &13 March )
Tickets: £15
Venue details
- Address:
- Circle and Star Theatre
- 28 Heath St
- London
- NW3 6TE