Jen Byrne, the creator behind the cabaret persona Bernie Dieter, reveals how her formative experiences distorting perceptions of sexuality fuel her creativity. In a candid conversation with the Guardian, Byrne discusses her childhood memories, particularly a revelatory moment watching The Rocky Horror Picture Show, that influenced her artistic identity. Now shedding the Dieter character, Byrne aims to unveil her authentic self through her new show, Club Kabarett, blending personal experiences with the historically subversive spirit of Weimar cabaret. Her performances promise to engage audiences with both humor and depth, maintaining the essence of Dieter's electrifying stage presence.
Fast-forwarding past the usual scenes of her christening video, Jen Byrne discovers remnants of a German prison porno, evoking childhood memories of sexual awakening.
Byrne recalls the abrupt shift into adult spaces from a young age, reflecting a blend of innocence and rebellion that informs the sexuality of her cabaret persona, Bernie Dieter.
In her new show, 'Club Kabarett', Byrne drops the mask of Bernie Dieter, bringing a personal dimension to her work while navigating the transition from character to creator.
Dieter's performances are a celebration of interwar Weimar cabaret, merging subversive political themes with a distinctly outrageous, yet intimately personal experience.
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