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Darren Charles / Saucy Davis Jr

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🎭 Actor
🎙Singer
🕺🏾Dancer
📸 Model
🤵🏿‍♂️Compere / Host / MC / Ring Master
🎬 Director
👨🏿‍🏫 Producer @theratpackburlesqueshow
🏘 Property Developer

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Saucy Davis Jr reel 😍

I've finally managed to put together some of my favourite Saucy Davis Jr moments thanks to a very long list of videographers, venues, shows, and production companies over the last few years 😘😘😘

It's been a wild ride since retiring from the Rat Pack Tribute world 🌐 which I learned so much from. But not as wild as when I decided to produce my own shows @theratpackburlesqueshow and create the character #saucydavisjr which opened up the world of writing, cabaret, burlesque, variety, hosting, Compere, Choreography, costume design and many more things 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

So I'm sending my love to some of the venues, companies, and shows that have made this footage possible ❤️❤️❤️

@nola_uk
@daisygreencollection
@stanleyarts.uk
@londonkindred
@phoenixartsclub
@ginhouseburlesque
@privatedramaevents
@belmondbritishpullman
@vsoetrain
@aneveningofburlesque
@entertainersuk
@crowdpleaser.prods
@loscarlondon
@secretcabaretclub_
@@thecocoabutterclub
@bungabungaldn
@windmillsoho
@beguilinghour
@crazycoqs
@lavidashowbar
@houseofindiastarr
@thehouseofdee2
@sommerrohouse
@restaurant_ours

Sorry if I've missed anyone, big love for all you do too 😘

#Compere #host #mc #cabaret #variety #tapdancing #jazz #ratpack #burlesque #singer #kingofcabaret #blackhost #newyorknewyork #darrencharles by @mrdarrencharles

What a fantastic night at The Pink Ribbon Greatest Showman Gala. There was music 🎶, dancers 💃🏻, aerialist 🎪, singers 🎤, saxophonist 🎷, DJ 🎧, acrobats 🤸‍♂️, jugglers 🤹‍♂️, raffles 🎟, a silent auction 🤫, three course meal 🍽, awards 🏆, myself hosting all of this with @pinkladyeverywhere and so much more. It was an epic, inspiring and emotional night 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

So glad I got to host this year's @pinkribbonfoundation Gala 💖 by @mrdarrencharles

Really love the #sketchfilter 😆

Anyway here's to my 40th in the 1890s 🇫🇷 #chatnoir which is such a fun show deffinetly recommend going to see it before it closes at end of this month ❤️ by @mrdarrencharles

It’s finally here 🎥🎙️The very first episode of Barney’s Backstage Podcast is now live with the one and only @mrdarrencharles

✨Join us in this episode as Darren Charles shares his inspiring journey through the performing arts, transforming from a young ballet dancer to a celebrated West End star, and venturing into film and television.

🎭 Discover his insights into the realities of showbiz, his creative process, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

What to expect in this episode:
• Darren’s first childhood performance at age five in ballet and early influences
• His experiences performing at Nottingham Hill Carnival and the magic of live shows
• The importance of continuous training and the biggest lessons from his theatre journeys
• How he prepares to embody iconic characters such as Sammy Davis Jr.
• The differences between performing in the West End and touring internationally
• His favourite roles, including Sammy Davis Jr. and his project The Screams of Kitty
Genoese
• The thrill and unpredictability of live shows and audience interactions
• How he developed his alter ego Saucy Davis Jr. and his love for cabaret performances
• Comparing stage acting to screen acting, and balancing multiple creative pursuits
• Perseverance in the industry, overcoming confidence challenges, and staying inspired
• Darren’s dream project inspired by Cirque du Soleil’s KA and his thoughts on industry / acceptance of diverse personalities
• Practical advice for aspiring performers with neurodiversity and his pre-show rituals

Head to YouTube now to watch the full episode via the link in our bio or listen wherever you get your podcasts. 📺🎧

#barneysbackstagepod by @mrdarrencharles

Fun evening with the Dead On Time Fam at #chatnoir which is such a good show deffinetly recommend seeing it ❤️

Big shout outside to
@neilkelso ❤️
@joemorose ❤️
@miss.coco.belle ❤️
@pithemime ❤️ by @mrdarrencharles

Some more very cool pics from @burghislandhotel event by the lovely @howard_southwest 📸❤️

Can you believe this was almost a month ago now. Time is flying way to fast looking forward to the next event 🌏 by @mrdarrencharles

A little throwback to I'm not sure where or when but I was definitely hosting in fact I forgot I had this green velvet jacket love it though 💚 by @mrdarrencharles

What a fun weekend Hosting a 60th birthday party on the beautiful private island @burghislandhotel 😍 and also basically being the warm up act for Tony Hadley the lead singer of Spandau Ballet.

Thank you @brooksandbaker such a fun weekend ❤️ by @mrdarrencharles

Some new updates to my website, new pics, commercials and show dates throughout the year, check it out

www.darrencharles.co.uk by @mrdarrencharles

Another great commercial by @fyxerofficial and yes for those of you who know me, know I love a tidy inbox, one of the joys of my day when I'm down to 0 unread emails 😁 by @mrdarrencharles

Deffinetly my favourite suit and I honestly can't wait to get back into it as Hosting/Compere King of old school #cabaret #SaucyDavisJr this spring 🤴🏿

www.darrencharles.co.uk

📸 @studiodelite by @mrdarrencharles