The Ruby Dolls Are Alive.

Just about. They’ve been away for a while. They’re juggling it all – the big and the banal – and now they’re back. As the world continues to get ever messier, they have plenty to say about it and say it in gorgeous four-part harmony they will! Accompanied by Benjamin Cox (Operation Mincemeat) on piano, this cabaret weaves the story of a shocking murder from the 1940s through an eclectic mix of music. The Ruby Dolls switch from medieval hymn to Britney Spears, 16th century folk to Mary Poppins with a sprinkling of Noel Coward and a dash of Beyoncé.

Expect poetry, dodgy accents and forest-core fashion.

So what are you waiting for? Take a break from your phone and come and sit in the dark with The Dolls.

“Will there be singing in the dark times? Yes, there will be singing about the dark
times” – Bertolt Brecht.

 About the company

The Ruby Dolls are a critically acclaimed, multi-disciplinary ensemble with combining theatre, cabaret and close harmony singing with 15+ years experience.

The Ruby Dolls have 2 Edinburgh hits under their belts, a national UK tour and have created 5 full-length theatre productions to date as well as a long list of standalone cabarets and private bespoke gigs. They have been commissioned to perform at many London theatres including: Soho Theatre, Riverside Studios, The Other Palace, Shoreditch Town Hall & Jermyn Street Theatre.

They have performed at High Tide and were the official musical act for the Royal Parks Half Marathon on a festival stage in Hyde Park. They have performed on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, BBC Radio 3’s The Verb, BBC Radio Stoke, BBC Radio WM, BBC Radio Scotland, The Guardian Book Podcast & London Live.

This show features performers: Jenny Grove, Susanna Giustiniani, Jessica Sedler and Rebecca Shanks.
Pianist: Benjamin Cox

“Goosebump inducing” The Stage

“Hugely Enjoyable” The Guardian

“Highly unorthodox, highly imaginative” The Scotsman

“If you can catch them, you must.” The Spectator

“Buzzing with warmth… these talented musical-theatre performers want nothing more than to entertain us” The Times

Additional information

Duration: 75 mins

Age guidance: 12+

Content warning: mentions of historical murder.

Pre-show meal offer at The Dinosaur Cafe

Book your pre-show meal at The Dinosaur Cafe and get 20% off food!

Book between 5pm and 6.30pm on the day of the performance, and show your ticket to receive your discount (offer excludes drinks).

Address: 5 New North Road, Exeter EX4 4HH

Venue: Studio 1, Exeter Phoenix

*Subject to a £1.50 ticketing system charge. We don’t charge this to make a profit. Find out more >>