John Barrowman is take over as the drag queen Albin in the West End stage production of La Cage aux Folles. He will take over from Roger Allam. John’s run is scheduled to end on 28 November.
According to his official website it looks like he’ll love playing Zaza:
the heart-warming diva drag queen, whose iconic “I am what I am” has become John’s own signature song
I can’t wait! I think he’s got fantastic presence on TV and I’d love to see him live. Meanwhile here’s a clip:
What a great performance! thanks for this Linda – I’m not keen on the sort of things of his that I’ve seen on TV, but what a great singer & stage performer! Heck, I might even have to go & see it now. Right, where did I put those curlers…