THE DIANA MIXTAPE

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★★★★★

“Bold, brilliant, and bursting with love”

What do you get when you mix pop music, drag royalty, and one of the most beloved figures in modern history? You get The Diana Mixtape musical, a joyful, high-energy, and heartwarming show that completely blew the roof off! This isn’t just a musical. It’s a full-on party, a tribute, and a celebration rolled into one fabulous, glitter-filled night.

Telling the story of Princess Diana like you’ve never seen it before, the show turns her life into a gig of a lifetime. With iconic music originally performed by Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Katy Perry, Kylie Minogue, Ariana Grande, and more, the soundtrack is pure pop perfection. The songs fit Diana’s journey so well, blending fun, emotion, and strength in every beat. You’ll laugh, you might cry, but most of all, you’ll be dancing in your seat.

In a brilliant and bold twist, Diana is played not by one actor, but five drag superstars: Courtney Act, Divina De Campo, Kitty Scott-Claus, Rosé, and Priyanka. Each brings their own sparkle, wit, and charm to the role, showing different sides of the People’s Princess. They aren’t imitations, they’re tributes, each full of love, power, and sass. Watching these performers own the stage is nothing short of magic.

And then there’s Keala Settle as Queen Elizabeth II, and what an entrance she makes! Best known for her powerhouse voice in The Greatest Showman, Settle brings the house down with her performance. She’s commanding, hilarious, and totally unforgettable, delivering both comedy and class with ease. Her scenes light up the stage, and her presence is simply outstanding.

Noel Sullivan is a fantastic Prince Charles, balancing charm and awkwardness perfectly, while Lucinda Lawrence brings a cool confidence to Camilla. The dancers, Ashton Bradley, Henry Chatfield, Jordan Jewell, Theo Simpson, and Leo Udvarlaky, keep the energy sky-high with fierce moves and flawless timing.

Behind the scenes, the show is just as strong. Directed and created by Christopher D. Clegg, every detail is polished to perfection. Costumes by River Smith bring back Diana’s most iconic looks with a glamorous twist. Choreography by Taz Hoesli is sharp, clever, and full of attitude. The wigs, the lighting, the video design, everything works together to create an unforgettable atmosphere.

But beyond the glitter and laughs, there’s real heart in this show. It’s a beautiful tribute to Diana’s legacy, her kindness, her strength, and the way she made people feel seen and loved. The Diana Mixtape is full of fun, but it’s also full of meaning. It reminds us why Diana is still adored by millions.

If you love pop music, drag, theatre, or just want to feel good for 90 minutes straight, this show is a must-see. Bold, brilliant, and bursting with love, The Diana Mixtape is a royal triumph. Long live the Queen of Hearts!

THE DIANA MIXTAPE

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Reviewed on 31st July 2025

by Beatrice Morandi

Photography by Harry Elletson

Previously reviewed at this venue:

PRISCILLA THE PARTY! | ★★★★★ | March 2024

THE DIANA MIXTAPE

★★★★★

“An incredible night out.”

“Priscilla The Party” is joyous, tremendous musical fun. Based on the 1994 Academy Award winner “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert”, “Priscilla the Party” hails from Australia in 2006. It is a rip-roaring celebration of drag, queerness and camp musical theatre. Each scene is calibrated towards entertainment and intrigue from the start. The story follows ‘Tick’ (Owain Williams) as he travels across Australia to reach his wife (Kimberly Blake) and his child (a stooge) as part of a fabulous trio of drag queens travelling in a bus they christen “Priscilla”. Adam (Reece Kerridge) and Bernadette (Dakota Starr) accompany Tick as he travels throughout Australia battling homophobia, transphobia, making allies, and delivering hit after hit. The show is an immersive experience (developed and directed by Simon Phillips), with staging and actors moving throughout the crowd on the dancefloor. The set (Brian Thomson and Justin Nardella) and direction make great use of the atmosphere of a club with an impressive line up of dance hits from “Say a Little Prayer” to “Born This Way”. A tale of love, adversity and Aussie humour shines with amazing theatrical gravitas throughout.

Every cast member performs with outstanding energy, delivering a varied set of pop/dance songs in a jukebox musical for the ages. The quality of musical performance is high with remarkable talent on display throughout as Queens deliver ballads and romps with equal intensity and stage presence. Beautiful vocals draw us into the story and relay the emotions of the characters. The band are brilliant and you can tell they know they have the best gig in town (Musical Arrangements and Orchestration Stephen ‘Spud’ Murphy). The stage management team work tirelessly to coordinate movement of stages as they weave throughout the crowd. The sound design (Ben Harrison) includes familiar hits, punctuated by topical music in the breaks that ensure a continuation of the party. The multi-media venue makes use of video backgrounds (also Thompson and Nardella) and vibrant club lighting (Per Hörding). The show includes all the best parts of a drag show with all the precision and thought of a well-crafted musical (Musical arrangements and direction Steve Geere). A highlight are the fantastic costumes (Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner) and wigs, delivering camp, classic and heightened drag in the best possible way.

Seated dining experiences are available, though dance floor tickets make up the bulk of audience members who get to join in the concert-like drag-show-esque party atmosphere. “Priscilla the Party” is stunningly unique and totally immersive, taking the audience on a hugely enjoyable road trip through Australia whilst delivering one spectacular party en route. The close to three hours playing time flies by as the colourful scenes progress in and around the gloriously camp ‘Cockatoo Club’. Arrive early to enjoy the full experience, as there are superb opening acts to enjoy. With drag queens and musical actors combining their strengths, “Priscilla The Party” makes for an incredible night out.

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THE DIANA MIXTAPE

★★★★★

Here at Outernet

THE DIANA MIXTAPE

Here at Outernet

★★★★★

“Bold, brilliant, and bursting with love”