About Us
The Dames is a live cabaret musical duo. We have been making shows in Berlin since 2022 in queer spaces, theaters, and solidarity events. Through covers of popular songs we tell stories which reflect our inner worlds, our interrelation, and the world around us. With a piano and our voices we share the stage with guest performers and audience members. Our events are an emotional rollercoaster and a cathartic release, a dialogue between performers, musicians, and audience.
Formats
Variety Act – Short pop up performance
Cabaret Show – hosting a long format show with performances which relate to a central theme. Can be with special guests and audience participation.
Theatre Production – A long format show with a dramaturgical concept, set pieces, costume, and performance. Can be with special guests.
The Dames’ World
We welcome audience members into our world to share our stories and to meet our family of performers. There are many magical performers who we keep working together with to provide embodied performance alongside our music. This includes burlesque icon Chiqui Love, circus extraordinaire Jade Lee, drag king legend Bridge Markland, acrobatic sex symbol Connor Lingus, and the visionary beauty Mona LaDoll.
Shows
Voyage de Genre
A musical voyage from femininity to masculinity, through spirituality. A ritualistic gathering weaving glamour, grit, and heart into an unforgettable spectacle. With burlesque icon Chiqui Love, circus extraordinaire Jade Lee, and drag-king legend Bridge Markland.
Ballhaus Ost – 22-24 May 2026
Ballhaus Ost 16 & 18 October 2025
The Dames Sylvester
A Big Gay Countdown on the main stage of The Volksbühne. An evening of ceremony, celebration, and song. WIth live music from The Dames, Angel Maxine, Kaleo, Legion 7, Dornika, and Mad Kate and the Tide, with an afterparty from Lunchbox Candy.
Archive
2022
Monster Ronson’s, Tipsy Bear
2023
Birgit & Bier, Cabaret Saccage, Soho House, Tipsy Bear, UDK Symposium Weiblichkeit, Zum Starken August
2024
Kink, The Knast, Lunchbox Candy, Monster Ronsons, Soho House, Tipsy Bear, Volksbühne Roter Salon, Whole Festival, Zum Starken August
2025
Chez Olympe (Paris), La Bouche (Paris), Ballhaus Ost, Red Dawn Festival (Ljubljana), Tipsy Bear, Zum Starken August, Wintergarten, UFA Fabrik, Volksbühne Roter Salon, KISR Festival, Les Dominicaines, Volksbühne Main Stage
2026
Winner of Best Musical Act of 2025 at SPAT! Awards. Les Dominicaines Haute Alsace, Klunkercranich, Fusion Festival.