London: The Saturday Supershow Cabaret at Phoenix Arts Club

The Saturday Supershow turns a night at the theatre into a lucky dip of cabaret, drag, comedy, and musical theatre. Host Michael Twaits keeps the evening moving, while pianist Sarah Rose supports the musical numbers and song requests. The lineup changes each week, so you cannot simply tick off the same acts and call it done.

I like the freedom to leave a song request, and I like the choice between a seasonal three-course dinner and vegan mezze with a cocktail. The main drawback is that food and drinks cost extra, and the two-hour show is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments.

Key points to know before booking

• A new lineup every Saturday: Acts can include comedy, drag, cabaret, musical theatre, fire, and aerial performance.
• Michael Twaits and Sarah Rose lead the night: Twaits hosts, while Rose plays piano and supports the musical side of the show.
• You can add dinner or mezze: Choose a seasonal three-course set menu, or a cocktail with vegan mezze, with 0% alcohol drinks available.
• Song requests are part of the fun: Leave a request and see how the performers respond.
• The venue is small and historic: The close setting suits celebrations and live performance, but it also means limited tickets.
• The ticket covers the show only: Food and drinks are paid for separately, and the price is about $39.74 per person.

What the Saturday Supershow is really like

The Phoenix Arts Club’s Saturday Supershow is built around variety. You are not booking a single singer, one play, or a fixed cabaret act. You are booking a changing evening of stage entertainment, with the exact mix decided by the week’s lineup.

That makes the show a good fit if you enjoy surprise. One Saturday might lean toward comedy and drag. Another could feature more musical theatre, aerial work, or fire performance. The supplied details do not promise a set order or fixed cast, so you should arrive ready for a broad mix rather than a carefully plotted story.

The show lasts about two hours. That is long enough for a proper night out without taking over your whole evening in London. It also works well if you want to meet friends for dinner before heading elsewhere, or if you want the performance to be the main event of your Saturday.

The tone is designed for a social night. You can celebrate a birthday, mark a special occasion, or simply choose something more unusual than a standard West End production. The intimate setting should make the performance feel close at hand, although anyone who prefers a large theatre with a formal production may find this format less predictable.

Entering the Phoenix Arts Club

The Phoenix Arts Club is a historic, intimate venue in London’s West End. That setting matters. You are not walking into a large auditorium where the audience sits at a distance from the stage. The room is part of the appeal, with the smaller scale suited to cabaret, comedy, and direct interaction.

A compact arts venue also changes how you should plan. Tickets are limited, with places capped as a small group of up to 10 participants for this experience. Early booking makes sense, especially if you are arranging a Saturday celebration or need a particular date.

The intimate room is helpful for acts that depend on timing and audience response. Comedy can land differently in a close setting, and song requests feel more natural when the night is built around a host, pianist, and changing cast. The tradeoff is that the room may not suit you if you need generous space or step-free access.

The venue is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments. Smoking and flash photography are not allowed. These rules are simple, but they are worth checking before you commit, since the accessibility restriction may affect your choice more than the entertainment itself.

Michael Twaits, Sarah Rose, and the changing cast

Michael Twaits hosts the Saturday Supershow. A host is especially important in a variety show because the acts need a thread connecting them. Twaits introduces the performers, helps shift the mood between comic and musical numbers, and gives the evening its shape.

Sarah Rose is the pianist. Her role adds a live musical backbone rather than leaving the performance dependent on recorded tracks. The piano also makes song requests a natural part of the night. You can leave a request and see whether it becomes part of the show.

The cast changes from week to week. You should think of each booking as one edition of a continuing Saturday series, not as a fixed production with identical scenes. This is a strong reason to return if you enjoy live entertainment that changes with the performers and audience.

The listed performance styles cover a wide range:

• Comedy
• Cabaret
• Drag
• Musical theatre
• Fire performance
• Aerial performance
• Other special acts

That list suggests an evening with shifts in pace and mood. A comic number may be followed by a musical performance, then a more visual act. If you want one polished story with a single style, choose a conventional theatre production instead. If you like not knowing exactly what will come next, this format has more appeal.

A two-hour evening, not a fixed theatre play

The two-hour length gives you a clear sense of the commitment. You are not signing up for an all-night event, and the performance should fit neatly into a Saturday plan.

The exact starting time depends on availability, so check the date you want before arranging dinner, transport, or another show. The experience description does not provide a fixed start time, and you should not assume every Saturday follows the same schedule.

You can treat the show as the center of your evening or combine it with food at the venue. If you choose the dinner option, courses are served throughout the performance rather than presented as one rushed meal before the curtain. That creates a relaxed rhythm, but it also means you should be comfortable eating while the show continues.

This format will suit you if you like dinner and entertainment in one place. It may be less appealing if you want to focus on every line and musical detail without any table service or meal activity around you.

Choosing between dinner, mezze, and drinks

The show ticket does not include food or drinks. At about $39.74 per person, the ticket price gives you admission to the performance, while anything ordered at the venue is extra. That distinction is important when you compare the total cost with a standard theatre ticket.

You can add a seasonal three-course set dinner. The menu changes with the season and includes both meat-based and vegan choices. Dietary requirements can be accommodated, but you should raise them when booking or before arrival rather than assume every need will be handled automatically.

The alternative is a cocktail paired with vegan mezze. The mezze comes with flatbread and dips, so this is a lighter choice than the three-course menu. It may suit you if you want something to eat but do not want a full dinner during a cabaret performance.

0% alcohol cocktail options are available. That gives you a proper drink choice without requiring alcohol, useful if you are driving, avoiding alcohol, or simply want to keep the evening clear-headed.

The kitchen is nut-free. That is a helpful safety measure for anyone with a nut concern, though you should still share your dietary requirements directly so the venue can confirm what is suitable.

The best value depends on your plan. The ticket alone makes sense if you want a two-hour performance and have already eaten elsewhere. The dinner pairing is more convenient if you want to stay in one place, while the mezze option offers a middle ground. Since the food and drink are not included, set a spending limit before ordering.

Why the rotating format matters

A fixed theatre show gives you certainty. You know the cast, style, and rough shape of the evening. The Saturday Supershow gives you variety instead, and that is both its main attraction and its main risk.

You might find the changing lineup more exciting than a repeatable show. The possibility of fire, aerial work, drag, musical theatre, or comedy in one evening creates a wider range of entertainment than a single-genre performance.

You also need to accept that the balance may not match your personal taste on every visit. If you mainly want drag, for example, the particular Saturday you choose may include only a smaller drag element alongside other acts. The supplied information promises a rotating mix, not a guaranteed number of performers in each style.

That uncertainty makes the show especially good for groups with mixed interests. One person can enjoy comedy, another can focus on musical theatre, and someone else may come for the visual spectacle. It is less ideal if you are booking specifically to see one named act, since the lineup changes.

The right kind of night out

I would recommend this for friends who want an unusual Saturday plan in central London. It is also suited to birthdays and other celebrations, since the room is intimate and the format allows for a more personal feel than a large theatre production.

The show can work for a couple, but the strongest match is probably a small group that enjoys live entertainment and does not need a predictable script. Song requests add a participatory touch, although you should not expect every request to be used.

You should also consider your comfort with the venue format. This is not described as a formal seated West End play with a fixed story. It is a cabaret night with food options, audience involvement, and a changing set of performers.

For a first visit, I would book when the variety itself sounds appealing. For a return visit, the changing lineup gives you a reason to choose another Saturday. The show is designed so that seeing it once does not tell you exactly what a second visit will be like.

Booking value and practical limits

The price is about $39.74 per person for the show ticket. For a two-hour performance in a historic West End arts venue, that can be reasonable if you value live acts and the chance to see several styles in one evening.

You should compare the price with your full bill, not just the advertised ticket. Dinner, mezze, cocktails, and other drinks are not included. A ticket-only visit can remain fairly controlled, while adding a three-course dinner and drinks will change the total considerably.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the experience for a full refund. You can also reserve and pay later, which helps if your London schedule is still moving around. Those policies reduce some of the risk, but limited availability means you should not wait too long for a popular Saturday.

The group is limited to 10 participants. That keeps the booking small, but do not confuse it with a large private performance. The show itself includes a wider audience setting at the venue, while the activity booking is described as a small group.

Should you book the Saturday Supershow?

Book it if you want a two-hour London night built around variety, especially if comedy, drag, cabaret, live piano, musical theatre, fire, and aerial acts all sound appealing. The rotating cast, song requests, and intimate Phoenix Arts Club setting give the evening a character that a standard theatre ticket may not provide.

Skip it if you need wheelchair access, dislike eating around live performance, or want a known cast and fixed storyline. Also budget for food and drinks separately.

For most people, the best approach is to choose the ticket-only option if you want to control costs, then add the seasonal dinner or vegan mezze if staying for a full evening matters more than keeping the bill low. Book early, check the start time for your chosen Saturday, and treat the changing lineup as part of the deal.

FAQ

What is included in the ticket?

The ticket includes entry to the Saturday Supershow. Food and drinks ordered at the Phoenix Arts Club cost extra.

How long does the show last?

The experience lasts about two hours. Starting times vary, so check availability for the Saturday you want.

Who hosts the Saturday Supershow?

Michael Twaits hosts the show, and Sarah Rose is the pianist.

Is the lineup the same every Saturday?

No. The show has a rotating lineup, with different combinations of comedy, cabaret, drag, musical theatre, fire, aerial acts, and other performances.

Can I order food at the venue?

Yes. You can choose a seasonal three-course set dinner or vegan mezze served with flatbread and dips. Courses are served throughout the evening, and food and drinks are not included in the ticket.

Is the venue suitable for wheelchair users?

No. The experience is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments. Smoking and flash photography are also not allowed.