'STRIKING PRESENCE' Cabaret Scenes 'HOORAY FOR NICKY GAYNER' The Stage THRILLING' Dillie Keane
Nicky Gayner is a London based, International cabaret singer and actor. In London she has performed at classic venues such as The Pheasantry and The Crazy Coqs. In August 2014 Nicky took her fist solo show ‘Nicky Gayner’s Empty Nest’to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where it played to packed houses.
In 2014 Nicky had a sold out residency at the Pheasantry in London and performed ‘Empty Nest’ at the Metropolitan Room, New York. In 2015 she went on tour in both Zimbabwe and Norway.
In 2016 her show ‘Hooray For Love’ made its debut at Wilton’s Music Hall. Nicky then took it up to do 20 performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, before bringing the show back to London for an autumn season at The Pheasantry and again in the Spring of 2017. She also took 'Hooray For Love' to the Maldives in 2017.
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'Unashamedly Christmas' made it's debut in December 2018. Since then it has had sold out shows at The Pheasantry, the Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zedel. and Wilton's Music Hall. "Unashamedly Christmas' has established itself as a firm favourite on the London Christmas calendar with audience members coming year after year, becoming a cherished holiday tradition.
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'Musical Memories' played at The Pheasantry in April & May. 2024 Cabaret Scenes have said about it " Gayner's cabaret was a tender ode to nostalgia, a celebration of the melodies that bind us across time and space. With its blend of captivating storytelling and soul-stirring performances, it left an indelible mark on the heartstrings of all who experienced it."
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In 2025 Nicky is collaborating with the renowned Pianist Tom Wakekely to bring you 'Listern to her heart" A celebration of Nancy Lamott;s timeless music.
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Upcoming Shows
Nicky Gayner & Tom Wakeley ”Listen to Her Heart"
A Celebration of Nancy LaMott's Timeless Music.
Nov 10 & 11th at The Crazy Coqs, London
Tickets on sale soon
This November, “Listen to Her Heart” will bring the spirit of New York cabaret legend Nancy LaMott to London, marking the 30th anniversary of her passing. This evocative tribute features acclaimed London singer Nicky Gayner, exceptional pianist Tom Wakeley, and direction by esteemed composer David Friedman. More than a cabaret, it’s an intimate homage to LaMott’s artistry, showcasing songs by Friedman and others, with arrangements by Christopher Marlowe. The show transports audiences through poignant melodies, heartfelt lyrics and personal stories that defined LaMott’s career, captivating both fans and newcomers. For Nicky, the project is deeply personal, as her connection to Nancy’s music is rooted in shared experiences. “If Nancy were alive today, everyone would know her name,” Nicky says. With Friedman, who produced all of LaMott’s CDs, the show promises an authentic experience, blending New York cabaret with British sensibility to celebrate life, love, and the enduring power of song.
