A national radio regular and with several albums to her credit, including the hit Songs of Dory Previn, Kate Dimbleby has been described by The Times as ?One of the most versatile singers on the jazz/blues circuit'. A natural born performer and drawn to music from a young age, she grew up in a family where performing was the norm. Her father is the broadcaster David Dimbleby and her mother was a trained classical singer. Her uncle on her mother's side played jazz piano, trumpet and blues harp, and inspired her with his collection of gramophone records.Sing Happy - T01349164681 | |
| 7 Jun 19 | The Theatre Shop, Clevedon :: V02069918754 listing details L2017318670 |
A Show About Death with Kate Dimbleby: Is That All There Is? - T0906644394A special evening of music and conversation about death, loss and saying the wrong thing. Singer Kate Dimbleby & Naadia Sheriff (piano) in conversation with actress Rebecca Peyton and award-winning writer Cathy Rentzenbrink.Performer Naadia Sheriff (piano). Performer Rebecca Peyton. Performer Cathy Rentzenbrink. | |
| 30 Nov 17 | Crazy Coqs Cabaret, Inner London :: V01613972150 listing details L0912049437 |
Songbirds - T0691860720"For years I've made shows about other people's voices and stories - hiding behind the smooth sophistication of Peggy Lee, the bold blues of Bessie Smith, the fragile tones of Dory Previn. But I've always had another nagging voice in my head - what's my true story?" So I started listening... recording the sounds and people around me. If they had a song, what would it be? "This show is about the voices we keep locked up inside. About the need for connection. Outside and in. About me and you. Right here, right now" Kate Dimbleby.Company Theatre Damfino. Director Katy Carmichael. Sound Jack Drewry. Lighting Jeremy Costello. | |
| 30 Apr 17 | The Tobacco Factory Theatres, Bristol :: V1384579886 listing details L840746613 |
| 17 Feb 17 to 18 Feb 17 | Theatre Royal, Bath :: V854 listing details L0756000853 |
Women Be Wise - T1497598204'In an age where audiences are driven to elation by screeching high-belt notes, special effects and reality TV searches, a touching, raw-voiced storyteller brings us back home to what many subconsciously yearn for - authenticity.' The Stage. Internationally acclaimed performer Kate Dimbleby and pianist Naadia Sheriff return to the Crazy Coqs with a brand new songbook of soulful and mischievious songs inspired by the female songwriters of the 1970's plus a preview of original material from Kate's new acapella album "Songbirds".Performer Naadia Sheriff (piano). | |
| 30 Mar 17 | Crazy Coqs Cabaret, Inner London :: V01613972150 listing details L1109872451 |
| 26 Jan 17 | Crazy Coqs Cabaret, Inner London :: V01613972150 listing details L1638960327 |
Birdsongs - T1775410294From performing at the Royal Festival Hall, singing with her hero Bobby Mcferrin and a ?return' to Bristol to listen/sing with to the birds and people of her new home town. You are invited to join the birdsong...Director Kate Carmichael. Sound Jack Drewry. Music Jack Drewry. | |
| 14 Jun 16 to 16 Jun 16 | The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol :: V1322756877 listing details L1807320169 |
The Dory Previn Story - T1176619142In this highly commended show, the aacclaimed singer and storyteller Kate Dimbleby, accompanied by Naadia Sheriff on piano, explores the extraordinary songbook & life story of cult favourite Dory Previn, the queen of 70's confessional songwriters who died on Valentine's Day 2012, 40 years after the release of her most successful album Mythical Kings and Iguanas. Kate & Naadia roam freely across great songs from the heart, songs of emancipation, sweet revenge and the life of a vastly under-appreciated songwriter with a relevant story for today.Performer Naadia Sheriff (piano). | |
| 24 Jun 14 to 28 Jun 14 | Crazy Coqs Cabaret, Inner London :: V01613972150 listing details L01707902526 |
