After 5 weeks, 35 shows and a lot of lipstick, Kate Dimbleby’s show ‘I’m a Woman’ came to an end yesterday afternoon at the New End Theatre in Hampstead. With numerous outstanding reviews and many a man being lured willingly(!) on stage whilst Kate sat beside them and sung, the show was a huge success.

For those who missed it, or those who just want more, we shall leave you with a video of Kate singing one of the songs from the show, Nina Simone’s ‘I Wish I Knew How it Would Feel to be Free’, accompanied by the Honky Tonk Angels. Enjoy!

(Written on October 4, 2010 )

We speak to Kate Dimbleby as she begins her 5 week run at the New End Theatre, Hampstead. You can buy tickets by clicking the link and also by calling the box office on 0870 033 2733.

Kate’s show at the New End Theatre runs from 31st August to 3rd October and is a personal homage to the women in music who inspired Kate to become the success that she is today.

(Written on September 2, 2010 )

After reading ‘50 Words for Classical Music Marketers to Rest’ earlier today, discussing the most overused ‘buzzwords’ in marketing and press releases, we decided to write an alternative press release for Kate Dimbleby incorporating as many of the 50 words as possible…

Back by Popular Demand: Kate Dimbleby on stage

In this unique, not to be missed show, the beloved Kate Dimbleby celebrates powerful women of song at the New End Theatre, Hampstead – 31st August – 3rd October

With rave reviews citing her as “one of the most versatile singers on the jazz/blues circuit” Kate Dimbleby is celebrating the definitive women who’s music inspires her. Being a distinguished jazz singer, Kate will be performing soulful music from timeless favourites, featuring songwriters Bessie Smith, Dolly Parton and Dusty Springfield – her soaring vocals paying tribute to these immortal divas.

She makes a return to the stage with the legendary Cirque du Soleil director Cal McCrystal, with whom she is working for the third time, collaborating with her new band, The Honky Tonk Angels as they explore the highs and lows of a woman’s life, at home, at work and at play – inspired by Kate’s own magical experience of being a powerful woman; a mother of two and a successful singer.

After the amazing debut of her heartwarming show in London, Kate will culminate her impeccable 5-week run of this exciting range of songs with a UK-wide tour.

An award winning singer, Kate has established herself as one of the rising stars on the jazz/blues circuit. Critically acclaimed, reviews of her past concerts and recordings speak of her versatility, passion and soul. Not only is Kate an extraordinary singer, but she has emerged as a gifted songwriter, producing a spectacular album of her own music entitled Things As They Are in 2009.

Kate’s diverse career has seen her wow audiences with flawless performances across Britain and at stunning and phenomenal venues including the Royal Festival Hall, Pizza on the Park, The Stables at Wavendon and Soho’s exclusive club, Kabaret. She has frequently appeared at the iconic Lenny Beige’s Regency Rooms and Madame JoJo’s in Soho. She has toured Australia and New Zealand with her shows Fever! and Music to Watch Boys By.

Maturing from wunderkind to a stellar modern diva, Kate’s magisterial voice makes her the one of the world’s finest and leading ambassadors of the music of the blues era.

I’m A Woman includes masterpieces ranging from the wistful Hold On (One of Kate’s own, inimitable, compositions) to a triumphant rendition of the Rolling Stones’ Mother’s Little Helper.

(Written on August 13, 2010 )

On August 31st, Kate Dimbleby’s brand new show I’m A Woman opens at the New End Theatre, Hampstead. A celebration of women in all their guises and roles I’m A Woman features music by artists ranging from country superstar Dolly Parton to jazzy renditions of rock classics by The Rolling Stones.

We were lucky enough to have Kate and two members of her new band, The Honky Tonk Angels visit us in the office to record a short preview video for the show:

I’m A Woman runs from 31st August until 3rd October. Show times are 7.30pm Tuesday-Saturday, 3.30pm Sunday matinee.

Tickets are £20 (£18 conc.) and are available from 0870 033 2733 or via offwestendtheatres.co.uk

(Written on August 11, 2010 )

We felt that it was about time to introduce you all to another of our newer clients: Kate is a jazz and cabaret singer and at the end of August she is launching a new show called I’m A Woman at the New End Theatre, Hampstead.

Described by The Times as “one of the most versatile singers on the jazz and blues circuit”, Kate is celebrating the women who’s music inspires her. In a 5-week run of 35 shows she will perform music by singers and songwriters including Bessie Smith, Sophie Tucker, Peggy Lee, Dolly Parton and more.

Kate will be backed by her new band, The Honky Tonk Angels (aka Naddia Sheriff on piano, Jonty Fisher on bass, Sophie Alloway on drums and Chris Allard on Guitar) as they explore the highs and lows of a woman’s life at home, at work and at play.

Kate’s diverse career has seen her perform across Britain at prestigious venues including the Royal Festival Hall, Pizza on the Park, Madame JoJo’s and Soho’s exclusive club, Kabaret. She has toured Australia and New Zealand with her critically acclaimed shows Fever! and Music to Watch Boys By.

I’m A Woman opens on August 31st and runs until October 3rd. Tickets are available at the reduced price of £15 if booked before July 31st. Normal ticket price £20 (£18 concessions). For more information and to book, please visit offwestendtheatres.co.uk

Finally, to keep up to date on Kate and the show you can find her on these sites:

KateDimbleby.com

Facebook

Twitter

(Written on July 8, 2010 )

A year ago today I began working at WildKat PR. Since then there have been some fairly exciting and radical developments. When I began working here as an intern (3 days after receiving my final university results, 2 days after my 21^st birthday party, and 1 day after moving to London) we were based in Soho and I had no idea what to expect.

The first few months were a huge learning curve. Little of what I learned at university seemed to apply in the real world and I spent hours on end familiarising myself with newspapers, journalists, websites, bloggers etc. After 2 weeks we moved to our new office in Mayfair, working on the boss’s garden furniture while we waited for our new desks to arrive…

In the first few months we were working with Dilettante, Ivor Bolton, Richard Anthony Jay, Christoph Denoth and Hauschka. I went quickly from reading the newspapers every day to managing mailouts, regional press campaigns and assisting on Dilettante’s Daily Proms Spotlight.

The highlight of my first few months had to be attending the Gramophone Awards. Kat and I arrived early in the office so we could at least get a couple of hours work done before heading off to The Dorchester for the ceremony. My first important networking event – it was clear I was the youngest person in the room. I felt it and probably showed it!

With the company ever expanding we began working with The Forge, Camden; The Mozartem Orchestra Salzburg; and Morpheus Rising, as well as October’s big project, Dilettante’s Digital Composer-in-Residence, with an exciting concert at Wilton’s Music Hall. It was around this time that I became a ‘proper’ member of staff with a paycheck. We were really happy at this time to have Irène join our happy little team. We began working with Charles Hazlewood and LSO’s principal 2^nd violinist Tom Norris on his album launch.

We ended the year with the WildKat Christmas party. Following a meal at The Hospital Club I had my first ice skating experience at the rink by the Natural History Museum. I was apprehensive, to say the least, but I am pleased to be able to say that I still have all my fingers and actually quite enjoyed myself!

The new-year kicked of with Charles Hazlewood’s Beggar’s Opera Project, which was part of The Roundhouse’s Reverb Festival. Combining John Gay’s music from 1728 with his own, psychedelic interpretation, Charles – along with the Unthank sisters and musicians from Portishead and Goldfrapp – gave a really exciting, unusual performance. In February we saw Hauschka perform at King’s Place and in March Ivor Bolton conducted Handel’s Tamerlano at the Royal Opera House.

2010 has, thus far, been incredibly exciting, and I’ve been able to work with some outstanding people – in January we started working with cellist Peter Gregson and have seen him become The Hospital Club’s Creative-in-Residence for music in that time. Juliana Farha from Dilettante was included in the government-supported Cultural Leadership “50 Women to Watch” list, flagging her as one of the most exciting and innovative businesswomen in the cultural sectors. Dilettante was also featured on BBC World News, and information about the site was broadcast to countries in Europe and Asia!

We’ve worked with Chloë Hanslip on her UK tour with the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, and I made my page turning debut live on BBC Radio 3 with her and pianist Ashley Wass! We’re now working with cellist Alban Gerhardt, who performed the terrific Dvorak’s cello concerto with the Philharmonia in May, and then joined the cello section of the orchestra for Sibelius’ Second Symphony.

I’ve attended too many exciting events to list them all here, but a few notable mentions would have to include Alex Ross’ lecture at Wigmore Hall for the Royal Philharmonic Society, and the launch of the Classical BRIT awards (where I was mistaken for an artist and papped by lurking photographers!).

My first year at WildKat has been a very educational and exciting one. Looking to the future, I am really excited about working with mezzo-soprano Daniela Lehner (a member of BBC Radio 3’s New Generation Artists Scheme), and conductor Stefan Solyom. We are also involved with the upcoming attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest orchestra (they’ll be needing over 7,000 players so sign up here – I may even dust off my flute and get involved!), which is taking place on October 24^th. Just last week we had two new interns join our team, who we are really excited about working with.  We’ll also be working with the conductor Alessandro Crudele, jazz singer Kate Dimbleby and performing artist, Norman Perryman over the coming months. As if we weren’t busy enough, as I write this we have just moved into our new, first-floor office (we’re going up in the world!). We’ll let you know when we’re having the office-warming party…

(Written on June 15, 2010 )