The all-singing, all-glamour performing legend that is SuperGirly is coming back to the UK stage this July.
Entertainment Now catches up with her ahead of her shows at the Museum of Comedy, to find out more about her career and what we can expect from her new show…
Where did the idea for your larger-than-life alter ego “SuperGirly” come from?
It started in 1997 in the UK. I was singing in Balans in old Compton and no one was taking much notice so I started changing the words. Then I got more attention. The persona came after that, incorporating the girl groups of the time and girl power, now she’s has a whole back story of her own. I love that I can add more to her story all the time! She evolves more every time I put on her platform boots.
Did you ever expect audiences to love you as much as they do?
It has certainly been a lovely surprise. I think audiences love the fact that she is playful and silly and doesn’t take herself seriously. She may take the Mikey out of other people and celebrities but she takes the Mikey out of herself as well.
Has there been a most memorable audience?
There has been so many memorable performances but the first year at the Gilded Balloon at the Edinburgh festival was a highlight. I had never been and those shows were so exciting and really launched SuperGirly into the mainstream. The Audience really got the parodies and the concept and some started to even come back dressed up in feather boas and sequins. It was fabulous.
Can you tell us more about your Private Celebrity Parties.
It was a brilliant time of being asked to do all sorts celebrity parties, like a going away party for Madonna, or Bananaramas birthday. Every time it was a really fun experience and I just approached it with the idea of “if they don’t like me, oh well” I think that helped, I was never star-stuck or nervous. My favourite would have to be the Tiara ball at Elton’s house. It was a surreal experience but performing the songs taking the Mickey out of the celebrities that were there was extra special. And they were so gracious and lovely.
You were personally requested by Sir Elton John to support him on the Australian leg of his 2002 World Tour. How did this come about?
I had already done the tiara ball and a private party for the opening of the lion king, so Elton already knew the show and was, dare I say it, a fan. So when he was told he had to have an Australian support act he said he wanted “SuperGirly”. Luckily for me!
You’ve also appeared in films like ABC’s Valentine’s Day. What’s been the highlight of your career so far?
Besides working with Elton, who is a fav. I have recently been working more on some amazing films like “the very excellent Mr Dundee” and “That’s not my dog” with Paul Hogan and I did a series playing Rebel Wilson’s aunt called Bogan Pride which was one of my favourite jobs. I also just did a role for a Uk film called Assassin Guild which was so fun! But I think the best is yet to come!
You’re returning to the UK stage with your show Supergirly: Back to the Noughty 90’s at the Museum of Comedy. What can audiences expect?
This is a show fans have requested. I’ll be singing some of the old favourite parodies from back in the 90’s mixed with some of my new favourite ones. A flashback to the spice girls, Robbie, Cher, Steps and more, as well as a look at what’s changed since then. It’s been fun remembering the 90’s while writing this, it was a fabulous era! I’m hoping the audience come dressed up in 90’s or SuperGirly gear!
Do you have any other plans for the rest of this year?
I ALWAYS have plans! I have written a film and I am working on that with a UK production company. And of course, I have big plans for SuperGirly. I think it’s time she had her own late-night TV show so I am writing that at the moment. And apparently, I need to tour again according to a lot of my fans up north! That might have to be next year though. I have a feeling there will be other things in the pipeline soon after this show is unleashed, so watch this space!
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