Desmond O’Connor’s And The Devil May Drag You Under premiered on the London stage in July 2008 and went on to gain critical acclaim and cult status at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2008. Desmond O’Connor has been praised for the show’s unique format, innovative programming and his cutting edge delivery as the Master of Ceremonies.

Following its success at the 2008 Fringe And The Devil May Drag You Under has appeared at Theatres and Festivals throughout Europe. The show has been honed and refined to become a touring, site-specific theatrical experience with a cabaret format. Focussing upon a visually stunning, heady mix of International cabaret acts, circus performers and outstanding experimental musicians, And The Devil May Drag You Under transforms the Tron Victorian Bar into a den of diabolical delights, where unexpected shocks and pleasures lie behind every corner. The Devil himself pops up where he is least expected to lead the audience on a twisted odyssey of musical mayhem and camp capers.

As part of the Glasgow Cabaret Festival, the show offers a forum to other festival performers to promote their own shows, as well as booking local talent.

STARRING:
Desmond O'Connor
Frayed Knot Circus - Amelie Soleil & Edd Muir
Vendetta Vain
Les Romanesques
Frisky & Mannish
The Creative Martyrs
Miss Leggy Pee

Desmond O'Connor is an internationally renowned musical comedian whose bittersweet lyrics and insanely catchy melodies never fail to shock, charm and entertain. With a comedy song writing career that began as musical director of the Cambridge Footlights under the presidency of David Mitchell (Peep Show), Desmond is now one of the most exciting and original acts on the Burlesque and Variety scene. Regular club and festival performances in London, Dublin, Amsterdam, Berlin and New York, alongside an acclaimed appearance at the New York Burlesque Festival 2008, have earned Desmond a far-reaching army of loyal fans. His work as a presenter for MTV at Bestival and The Big Chill this summer has furthered his status as a well known name on the UK music and cabaret circuit.