Heels over Head in Love

Michael Topping celebrates his Golden Jubilee with a lyrical romp through the ins and outs of love and relationships as seen through the eagle eye of an experienced old queen.

Laugh and cry as he travels the 50 year long rocky road of love and disappointment with the Man who never Came, unrequited love for a senior politician, the girl who cant say yes and the many facets of geriatric passion.

This intimate musical is a perfect start to a festival day and suited to all ages and genders - particularly those of indelicate dispositions.

Head over heels in love

Michael Topping the senior half of Topping and Butch is returning to his solo satirical roots for this years Edinburgh Fringe Festival – his new show ‘Heels over Head in Love’ is a lyrical romp highlighting the ups and downs of love, sex and relationships as seen through his demure yet knowing eye.

Michael Topping 67, has been performing professionally since he was 17 years old – his first performance was as the rehearsal pianist for the Blackpool Children’s Pantomime. The ensuing 50 years have encompassed a wide array of manifestations including Musical Director, solo cabaret, working with Hinge and Brackett, drag cabaret as Countess Malitza Von Hove and for the last 12 years he has been partnered with Joe Simmons as Edinburgh Fringe Festival Cabaret Award winners and firm favorites Topping and Butch.

‘Heels over Head in Love’ is Michael’s first foray into solo performing for more than 14 years and he has compiled a programme of songs and stories that commemorate the 50 year long rocky road of love and disappointment including ‘The Man who never Came’, unrequited love for a senior politician, ‘the girl who cant say yes’ and the many facets of geriatric passion to name just a handful!

Michael will also be joined by a variety of surprise and wonderfully talented guests during the run – including Mezzo Soprano Maria Tecce (who is playing at the Assembly Rooms, and who worked with Topping & Butch in their West End show ‘Sex Drugs and Harriet Harman’ and also at the Waverley Care Valentines Night 2010 at the Pleasance Theatre. Other guests to be confirmed – but expect a veritable variety of style, top quality and quirkiness!

“Heels over head in love” with Michael Topping is playing at the Space Venues at Surgeons Hall from 4th-28th August at 11.45am (show runs for 1 hour). Press performance is Friday 6th August.

Michael is available for telephone interviews until August 1st and then will be in Edinburgh for TV, Print and Radio interviews and performances. For more information please see www.michaeltopping.com; Facebook – Michael Topping or contact Producer/Press Agent Terry Finnegan on 07961 731045 email: terry@terryfinnegan.org.uk