Dyckhoff And Gawne Theatre And Cabaret Making Duo
Touring Wales 2026

Showgirls & Sharks: Not everyoneโ€™s a showgirl, but everyone has a story to tell!

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About Showgirls & Sharks
Showgirls & Sharks: A madcap musical autobiography. 

The true story of how a young girl ran away with the circus and became a Welsh Burlesque legend.

Showgirls & Sharks follows fearless showgirl โ€œFooFoo LaBelleโ€ through an incredible musical re-telling of her lifeโ€™s story. 

Accompanied by musical Maestro Jenna Dyckhoff, the all-singing, all-dancing duo expose the secrets of a globe-trotting showgirl. This funny, touching and sometimes heart-breaking quest for stardom will take you on a journey of self-discovery which spans five decades and three continents. Youโ€™ll Meet ballet dancers, circus elephants, performing sharks and pantomime cats in this unique evening of storytelling, song and cabaret.

A real-life musical adventure uncovers a true story of surviving womanhood, showbusiness and all the world has to offer before finding the true joys of home. An unbelievable tale that will have you singing along, laughing out loud and wiping away tears as you discover that showgirls are like fine wine or smelly cheese: they only get better with age! 

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Stephanie Gawne
aka FooFoo LaBelle
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Jenna Dyckhoff
Madcap maestro
Reviews & testimonials
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Showgirls and Sharks is a hilarious look at the journey of Foo Foo Labelle becoming one of the biggest names in the Cardiff cabaret scenes. Dyckhoff and Gawne have provided a unique yet real look at the trials and tribulations of establishing yourself in the industry which can only have a positive effect on those who are looking to get into the scene. The two-person cast really flexes their creative talents with a wide plethora of special talents to create a highly entertaining and truly exciting performance.
Rhys Reviews Reviewer
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With only two on stage, the cast of characters is phenomenal - ranging from schoolchild to superstar, via puppet and elephant. The journey through the process of building a burlesque legend is fast paced and always exciting. Moments of audience participation show real versatility, and with such an array of skills showcased throughout there's plenty for everyone to enjoy!
Katie Glenn Audience Member
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Showgirls and Sharks is full of glitz, glamour, upbeat songs and stylish choreography. People write this about shows too often without meaning it - but I really was ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ถ๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜น๐˜ต, and as I looked around during the standing ovation I saw that others too were grinning, clapping and crying all at once. โฃโฃ๐˜š๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ๐˜จ๐˜ช๐˜ณ๐˜ญ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜š๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฌ๐˜ด is cleverly written and beautifully performed - a fascinating life story full of pain, joy and solace. I defy anyone not to enjoy this night out. โฃ
Megan Pritchard Audience Member
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Showgirls and Sharks is a wonderful piece of theatrical entertainment. It covers the making of a showgirl in six "simple" steps, telling the story of the multi-talented entertainment powerhouse that is "Foo Foo Labelle". There are happy bits, there are sad bits. To most people, the life described takes place in another universe, and it certainly is, but this production just oozes authenticity. The double-act is seamless, with Gawne sharing the tale of her life with Dyckhoff providing the structure, music and cues and banter, keeping Foo Foo firmly grounded. Pure entertainment - fascinating, thought provoking, inspiring and funny.
Nigel Foulkes-Nock Audience Member
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