More hairdresser than barbershop, this self-explanatory ensemble first performed at Soho's exclusive Groucho Club back in mid-2000. They went on to play in venues ranging from the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London's Mardi Gras, and in their own show LIVE AT LAST at the Kings Head theatre.
In 2001 they were spotted by the producers of the BAFTA and Comedy Award winning FRIDAY NIGHT WITH JONATHAN ROSS and were invited to become the resident house band. With an average weekly audience of over five million, they have provided musical introductions for Jonathan and his star guests including... Madonna, Paul McCartney, Paul Newman, David Bowie, Robbie Williams, and Quentin Tarrantino.
With their “jaunty re-workings” of show tunes, funk, punk, rap and swing they have become a household name and, following on from the success of 'Friday Night With Jonathan Ross’, they have been making a number of VIP appearances for such notable clients as Microsoft, JLT Solutions, Lloyds List Shipping Awards and the grand opening of Selfridges in Birmingham. They also had the honour of joining Jonathan Ross on stage to collect the 2003 British Comedy Award.
Christmas 2003 saw the release of their first single, CAMP UP YOUR CHRISTMAS which outsold Blue and Atomic Kitten in HMV.
In August 2004, they took their own show NEVER MIND THE BOTOX to the Edinburgh Festival where they played to sell out audiences and received rave reviews including the coveted 4 Star review from The Scotsman who cited the boys as having "enough panache to fill an entire jewel box" and went on to describe the show as "innovative, funny and sprinkled with genuine talent."
In December 2005, they were asked to record SCREAMING PARTY ANTHEMS! which received a ‘Best New Album’ nomination in the USA Outmusic Awards. This was a 12 track album featuring dance medleys from Abba to Queen, through the Pet Shop Boys to Madonna. In 2006 they toured with the legendary Joan Collins before returning to Edinburgh for anther sell-out run this time with their new show STRICTLY NEUROTIC!
4 Poofs And A Piano have toured the country extensively appearing in nightclubs, theatres, cabaret bars, concert halls, arenas and a couple of fields. They have sung at weddings, birthdays, barmitzvahs and batmitzvahs. They make regular appearances at LGBT Mardi Gras around the country and have several festivals under their collective belts including two appearances at Glastonbury.
4 Poofs And A Piano have appeared on numerous radio shows and many television shows including for the BBC - CELEBRITY FAME ACADEMY; CHILDREN IN NEED; MAKING YOUR MIND UP. For ITV – THIS MORNING; LK TODAY and GREASE LIGHTENIN’ and for Channel 4 Harry Hill’s TV BURP; RICHARD AND JUDY; THE TERRY AND GABY SHOW; GREATEST 100 MUSICALS
Previous Clients:
AGFA, AGR, BBC, Employment Lawyers Association, Greenwich Council, HBOS, ICA Awards, JLT, John Lewis, KPMG, Lloyds, MCPS-PRS Alliance, Microsoft, National Express, Nationwide, Ogilvie, Pioneer, Queen Mary II, Real Radio, Selfridges, Somerfield Managers, Switch Telecommunications, Walk of Fame, Waverley TBS, Wessex Trains.
*Please note* 4 Poofs And A Piano are happy to travel throughout the UK but for accurate quotes including travel expenses please speak to your agent.
4 Poofs And A Piano require (in general terms) the following:
- a suitable PA system
- return monitors on stage with 2 mixes (one for the vocals and one for keyboard)
- a performance spec. keyboard
- 4 hand-held radio microphones
- a couple of DI boxes
- lighting state
- adequate performance space
If required, 4 Poofs And A Piano are able to provide their our own microphines and keyboard.
For a full techinical specification pelase contact Warble.
4 Poofs and a Piano are already a huge success on the corporate circuit as they are in the unique position of being able to offer clients a wide range of services:
- Musical introductions for speakers or award winners
- An appropriate musical opening or closing number
- Compering conferences and seminars
- Team building Vocal workshops
- Musical Comedy Cabaret
- Up-tempo dance set
Please Note: The fees indicated below are approximate and based on a central location for each county. They are intended to provide a rough guide only and exact quotes can only be given once the date and exact location of your event have been provided.
South East
- Bedfordshire - £4,600.00
- Berkshire - £4,600.00
- Buckinghamshire - £4,600.00
- East Sussex - £4,600.00
- Essex - £4,600.00
- Hampshire - £4,600.00
- Hertfordshire - £4,600.00
- Isle of Wight - £4,600.00
- Kent - £4,600.00
- London - £4,600.00
- Middlesex - £4,600.00
- Oxfordshire - £4,600.00
- Surrey - £4,600.00
- Sussex - £4,600.00
- West Sussex - £4,600.00
