Tag Archive: 1990′s
THE BEACON PLAYERS
1999
PAVILION THEATRE
BRIGHTON
‘Cliff Richard’
Fundraising event for Sussex Beacon by The Beacon Players, including Dave Lynn, Maisie Trollette and Dora Bryan.
FANTASY NIGHT
1999
CAESAR’S PALACE
LONDON
‘Host/Performer’
A multiple act show hosted by Jeff and co-starring The X Factor’s Chico and Danny Blue.
EFE: AN EVENING OUT
1999
THE NEW THEATRE ROYAL
PORTSMOUTH
‘Host/Performer’
A fundraising event organised by Entertainers For Equality on behalf of Stonewall.
FULL MONTY LADIES NIGHT
1997
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE
PORTSMOUTH
‘Host/Performer’
A multi-act live Ladies Night hosted by Jeff with eight male strippers, including Chico from The X Factor and The Chicago Blues Brothers.
THE JEFF KRISTIAN & JULIE PAID SHOW
1996 – 1997
NATIONWIDE
‘Performer/Co-creator’
Jeff Kristian, Stephen ‘Alf’ Short
Double act impersonation show of multiple costume changes with actor and comedy performance genius Stephen Short. This revue is best remembered for it’s duets – as a bitchy Agnetha and Frida from ABBA, a wildly over the top Boney M and the larger than life Weather Girls.
Much of Jeff’s parts were taken from his Diva Show. Stephen’s memorable additions included: Bjork, Riverdance, Dame Margot Fontaine, Marlene Deitrich, Liza Minnelli, Norma Desmond, Lily Langtry… and Johnny Mathis!
JO JO IN LIMELIGHT
1993
THE LIMELIGHT
LONDON
‘Performer’
Highlights from The Kinky Hanky Panky Show. With Richard O’Brien, Cleo Roccos, Kate Copstick and Eve Ferrett.
TROUBLE ON EARTH
1998 (SHORT FILM)
INDEPENDENT
‘Queen Of The Aliens’
Earth is invaded by Drag Queens set on taking over and destroying all trace of human existence. Also starring Gary Webster of Minder fame.
LADIES NIGHT
1993 – 2001
NATIONWIDE/EUROPE
‘Creator/Writer/Performer’
A comedy showcase with multiple costume changes, performed to Ladies Only audiences, often with support from a male singer and male strippers or exotic dancers.
Songs include a selection from Jeff Kristian’s Diva Show.
ATTITUDE
1993 – 2004
Infamous nightclub co-owned by Jeff and his business partner David Warrior. It began in a Peckham venue, which won three Reader’s Poll Awards, and moved on to Bar 9 in Vauxhall, The A Bar in Borough and finally Brief Encounter in London’s West End.
THE SPANGLES
1979 – 1992
The Spangles were a meet-and-greet group for Gary Glitter when he returned from bankcruptcy to work the University circuit… before more dubious allegations! Comprising of Jeff, Jeff’s cousing Jackie, Linda, Steve, Lynn and Martin, the Spangles travelled the country to hundreds of shows, tv and promotional appearances.
SKY ADULT CHANNEL
1998 (TV)
SKY TV
‘Performer/Promoter’
With Julie Paid as The Royal Vauxhall Tavern, London hosting a multi-act fundraising event in aid of The Elton John Aids Foundation.
SPOTLIGHT
1995 (TV)
HTV BRISTOL
‘Songwriter, Recording Artist’
An end of season special in HTV’s magazine programme Spotlight, to promote the release of the single Reach Out (I’ll Be There).
TRADING PLACES
1992 (TV)
LONDON WEEKEND TELEVISION
‘Jeff Spangle’
A live Saturday night special, where people and celebrities swapped jobs. Hosted by Cilla Black and featuring Hale And Pace and Brian Conley. The Spangles featured as part of Gary Glitter’s gang.
THAT GAY SHOW
1995
GREATER LONDON RADIO
‘Writer/Recording Artist’
Interview to promote the release of the single Reach Out (I’ll Be There).
THE DIVA SHOW
1993 – 2001
NATIONWIDE/EUROPE
‘Creator/Performer’
The critically acclaimed Diva Show was a slapstick song and dance revue with multiple costumes. Every study was of a female singing superstar and the audience were encouraged to partake in the changes, which took place on stage.
Impersonations included: Tina Turner, Cher, Diana Ross, Dusty Springfield, Cilla Black, Dolly Parton, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Edith Piaf, Eartha Kitt, Petula Clark, Barbra Streisand, Frida and Agnetha from ABBA, Ethel Merman, Bette Midler, Billie Holiday, Shirley Bassey, Lulu, Shirley McLaine, Liza Minnelli, Doris Day, Madonna, Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue, Marlene Deitrich, Celine Dion, Deborah Harry, Kate Bush, Annie Lennox, Olivia Newton-John, the Weather Girls, Helen Shapiro and Julie Andrews with further tributes to Evita, Norma Desmond and Cruella De Ville.
