Mantawoman featuring Pretzel Cage

9th August 2025

Olby's Soul Cafe

Pregame your Pride evening festivities with Olby's in Margate!

Doors open at 7.30 pm... Show starts at 8pm

Emerging from the deep, Mantawoman, Siren of Change, beckons the broken-hearted to join her on a healing voyage across the seascape of human emotion. Her vessel is Nomad, an enchanted, steel-stringed instrument whom she commands with bamboo mallets, conjuring iridescent melodies that transport the listener. Mantawoman vows to steer her passengers through the treacherous waters of Confusion, Grief, Lust, and Rage, and ultimately lead them to the hallowed land of Euphoria… on one condition: they must raise their voices.

Performed solo, Mantawoman’s eponymous extravaganza is genre-fluid, collaging together virtuosic Chinese repertoire, original dreamfolk songs, pop covers and mesmerizing improvisations. Tailored to the tastes of the LGBTQIA+ community, the show incorporates entertaining lip-syncs, comedy, wushu, and psychedelic video art. Listeners will be invited to sing along and reflect on their personal paths to wholeheartedness.

Featuring a special guest performance by the illustrious Pretzel Cage (aka local legend Lolo – come pregame with us!)

Soul Cafe Menu Available BOOK A TABLE to secure your spot (this event will take place upstairs in the restaurant area)

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