“I want to see this show again and again, I want to see it again and again and again because it makes you feel the world is a better place”
Clióna Roberts
“This show is as unique, beautiful and hilarious as the man himself. They say you never step in the same river twice well you never step into the same Danny twice… Each show is morphed and molded through the wonderful machinations of Danny’s mind- I promise you you’ve never seen a show quite like it. If you like fairy lights, intimacy and all things bonkers then by CHRIST this is the show for you.”
Phil Dunster
“Touching, extremely funny and anarchic. An evening with Danny feels with Danny feels like a life expressed through songs. Pure magic.”
Danny Sapani
“I would put Danny Is Fantastic in my top 5 pieces of theatre ever. It’s intimate, hilarious and very touching. Gently wild and inventive, every performance is a bespoke piece of art for the night. Danny creates a profound connection with his audience by merging his stories with theirs in an inclusive, but never invasive way, even as mad silliness ensues. I laughed a lot, I cried a bit, I heard Danny sing and I left full of a kind of joy that carried on for days!”
Pandora Colin
“Danny IS Fantastic. Bastard! I look at him in awe already, of his freedom to communicate a story with absolute honesty of heart and mind and the sweet icing of humour. I had the Privilege to receive his artistry. The curation of the evening's performance made me love this artist even more deeply. A weaving of art, heart and thought. Ok. I cried. And his freedom! How could you not when a song is sung directly to/for you. His observations of his London life are raw and hilarious. His connecting of bygone times. His mastery of music in voice and piano feel magical to me. He's my artist friend. Truly. This creative human is fantastic. Get on the Danny train.It's a deeply beautiful view”
Noma Dumezweni
“What an unusual and delightful evening - Danny takes us in a journey full of the oddity and charm of his encounters with people and life. He shares with us these moments that have touched him as he weaves his way through this life. Special serenades are just heaven.”
Tania Wade
“Danny IS fantastic (adjective. extraordinarily good or great ; synonyms: grand, howling, incredible, marvellous, rattling, terrific, tremendous, wonderful, wondrous, extraordinary. beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable.)
And this gem of a show is beyond anything that could remotely be described as ordinary or usual. Part memoir, part celebration of art, part poetry, part musical extravaganza, it really has to be experienced to be believed.”
Julie Hesmondhalgh
“Intimate, esoteric and witty. Simultaneously touching clever and bold. An evening with Danny C is all these things, all at once. I can’t wait to join him again.”
Susannah Doyle
“I'm so glad I got to see a preview when it was even more intimate. I was exhausted when I sat down, but the witty whimsical, whacky show totally re-vitalised me. A perfect touch of intimacy for a solo experience, or a quirky surprise for a fun date night, Danny is fantastic whichever way you go.”
Chipo Chung
“Charming and uplifting, Daniel's brilliant show takes the audience on an unforgettable journey though time, passing on the way some of his heroes and heroines, his eclectic range of interests and passions. Always curious, his show moves us by reminding us of what connects us, what makes us human. Loss, laughter, love - Cerqueira explores a complex landscape, crisscrossing songs with poems with short speeches in a heady cauldron.
Not to be missed.”
Jackie Kay
“People talk about intimacy with regard to performance all the time. But we rarely experience it in the way we do in Danny’s performance. There is personal detail woven into every element from Danny, but also from the audience as we are invited to make our contributions, our offerings. The songs are great-funny and surprising. It all adds up to a warm, gentle ritual of sorts. Again, in performance, we talk about ritual often, and again it’s rarely experienced. We do here. And I loved it.”
Matthew Dunster
“It’s a privilege to be invited into Danny’s salon.
This is a rare and unexpected experience.
There is no one like Danny. He’s unique.
And this glimpse into his perspective is a true delight.
In Danny’s salon you are in the moment
Thrilling.
Miranda Foster
“An extraordinary tender evening full of love, humanity and laughter. And when he sings in Portuguese...Mama Mia Papa Roma.
Aicha Kossoko
“An incredibly personal, funny, engaging performance bursting with soul and lyricism. Was deeply moved and very nearly brought to tears.
Jean Ormerod Kossoko
“I went to see "dani is fantastic" at a particularly low point in my life. The world and it's vagaries had knocked the stuffing out of me and I had lost all faith in joy. Sad, I know. The evening was the kick up the arse that I needed to remind me, and all of us that magic and love and laughter are still there for the taking and that artists exist and can be in charge of their own creativity.. Dani is truly fantastic and I'm so glad he whispered in my ear, 'live, live, live"
Michelle Butterly
“I can nver forget Danny Cerqueira's beautiful show. Gentle, funny. mesmeric and emotional. It will lift your heart.
Errollyn Wallen
“Danny is an extraordinary performer, he magically takes you from poetry to song to hilarious anecdote. It’s an experience of pure connection, every single performance is adapted to the people in the room. You come away feeling totally enriched and properly entertained. It’s a very special night out.”
Jodie McNee
“A truly unique experience- it begins at the most intimate level- an invitation with others to share an as yet unknown theatrical encounter. You meet the other people with Danny before and share moments of conversation in anticipation of being summoned to your seats for 90 in the theatre for 90 minutes of theatrical magic. It is fine storytelling, personal stories intermixed with portions of classical stories, whimsical musings, funny sad and moving. Songs. You come out with people you went in with and share wine tea and conversation with your host. I can report much laughter and much joy. An original idea and experience.”
Jude Akuwudike
“I went not knowing quite what to expect but knowing Danny I trusted that the evening wouldn't fail to entertain. I was delighted by the poignant, moving, hilarious, wonderfully unpredictable and unforgettable, intimate Salon performance and highly recommend it.”
