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What's on in London: Kiki & Herb Are Trying!

Queer cabaret at its peak.

Gaydar

10 May 2025 — 2 min read

Justin Vivian Bond and Kenny Mellman return to London as Kiki & Herb with their latest show, Kiki & Herb are Trying!

For over two decades, Bond and Mellman have been setting the standard for queer cabaret with Kiki & Herb.

“I first saw Kiki & Herb over 20 years ago, my first opportunity to work on our comedy and cabaret programme at Soho Theatre..." explains Steve Lock, Head of Comedy at Soho Theatre. "They are, without doubt, one of the acts who have helped define, shape and influence everything we want to be at Soho Theatre, putting us on the map for boundary breaking artists. We genuinely couldn't be more honoured to be hosting them at Soho Theatre Walthamstow, introducing them to another generation who get to see them for the first time.”

“I was relatively new at Soho Theatre when a VHS video tape of Kiki & Herb live in New York landed on my desk..." adds Tim Whitehead, associate producer at Soho Theatre. "I'd never seen anything like them (who had)? The level of artistry and sheer talent filled my weird queer heart with joy and I was smitten. I was fortunate to work with Vivian and Kenny on many engagements at Soho in Dean Street to the Sydney Opera House. After all these years it's a privilege to be back, working with two performers who had an immeasurable impact on my career, I owe them a great debt of gratitude, there is nobody like them.”