A fast-paced fusion of reality, comedy, music... and a touch of tragedy. A strikingly original, unpredictable singer's story of attempting a final comeback, fueled by too many vodka martinis and Kurt Weill's dark and daring songwriting. Whiskey Bars features 11 of Weill's songs, from his earliest work with Brecht in Germany through to some of his last compositions written for the New York stage.
A performer battles an invisible critic, trying every trick he knows to win a good review - lies, seduction, charm, anger and outright begging - and in the process reveals more then he expects about himself.
Whiskey Bars has won awards and recieved four star critical reviews in every city it has played. An innovative blend of Cabaret and Theatre, it weaves together comedy, tragedy and the amazing music of Kurt Weill. Whiskey Bars sets each song into an emotional context and allow the songs to live as stage works, not just as songs in concert or recital.
Whiskey Bars has been performed to five star reviews at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Hamilton International Fringe Festival
Ottawa International Fringe Festival
Thunder Bay International Fringe Festival
Winnipeg International Fringe Festival
Minneapolis Fringe Festival
Toronto International Fringe Festival
Edmonton International Fringe Festival
London, Ontario Festival of Solo Performance
Don't Tell Mama's Cabaret New York
Duplex Cabaret New York
Theatre des Dechargeurs, Paris
Theatre du Temps, Paris
La Comedia, Paris
Whiskey Bars is an ongoing work, changing constantly and with input from many people. Tracy Darin directed this version of Whiskey Bars. Bremner would like to thanks R. Burns for his amazing work on a previous version of the show.
