Wayne Edward Bellamy-Wright AKA Miss Levi G came to Benidorm over 29 years ago and is Benidorm´s longest serving British Drag Queen.
Wayne started his performing career as a Red Coat at Butlins when one night his boss said "you have to compare tonight´s show" handed him a velvet dress, red wig and shoes three sizes too small. The show went down a storm and Wayne was asked to do the show every week - Miss Levi was born.
Wayne then went to work in a nursing home in Bradford where one of the residents said "Oh Levi, get to Benidorm, there are people like you there, you´ll have a better life there" So one day, he just walked out of the job booked a ticket to Benidorm and as they say the rest is history.
The name Miss Levi comes from Wayne´s great granddad´s name, Thomas Levi Griffin. "I thought it was a universal name - male of female".
Miss Levi´s show features elegant dancing, great lip-syncing. and a fantastic array of costume changes and of course lots of stand up comedy with perfect comic timing and always some great off the cuff one liners. Miss Levi was once described as "wittier than Simon Cowell and sharper than Judge Judy".
Most of Miss Levis costumes come from Thailand but some are hand made which takes weeks and weeks to sew on all the elaborate sequins and feathers etc.
You can find Miss Levis show schedule on our WHATS ON GUIDE
Miss Levi was the Benidorm Seriously Award winner for favourite Drag Act 2015 and 2016
Wayne and his partner Dez are both very active with the Busy Bees Charity in Benidorm and donations to the charity can be made via the Benidorm Seriously shop
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One Vision a tribute to the hit West End musical "We Will Rock You" and the music of Queen. The show consists of Mark Harty, Joanne Crowle and David Wenzel all very successful singers from the UK. Mark originally from South Wales started in showbiz at the age of just 11 as part of a family act The Harty Family then teaming up with David Wenzel to form a very successful duo called Smart Move.
David Wenzel from Middlesex was part of a band called High Surciety who toured Australia & Asia for two years before he met Mark went on to top the bill for five years at Blackpool's famous Leyton club, then going on to do corporate work all over the UK as well as 5 star cruise ships traveling the world for many years before they both settled in Spain.
8 years ago they put One Vision together & have gained so many fans the show have gone from strength to strength. Joanne Crowle from Wigan recently joined the show, she has also come from a long line of family entertainers and has worked all over the UK & abroad from Holiday centre's to Army Bases.
The blend of the three voices and harmony´s are second to none,
You will find One Visions Schedule here on our WHATS ON GUIDE
One Vision are winners of Benidorm Seriously Favourite Tribute act 2015 and 2016.
Sticky Vicky the Benidorm Legend, passed away on 29th November 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Vicky retired from performing on 13th February 2016 after being a Benidorm legend for many many years. No trip to Benidorm was complete without seeing her act.
Demaria Leyton (María Gadea Aragues) carries on the family tradition and returns to the stage after announcing her retirement back in April 2017 See when and where you can see Demaria perform HERE.
The history of Sticky Vicky - The Early Years
Born Victoria Aragues Garcia on 15th April 1943 in Santa Cruz De Tenerife (Canary Islands).
Victoria´s mother, María Gadea met her husband whilst travelling, in Santa Cruz De Tenerife, sadly he became an alcoholic and was wanted by the police he eventually left his wife and children, Maria was just 20 years old and his eldest daughter Victoria (Sticky Vicky) was three, so the early days for the Gadea family were very tough.
Below Victoria´s mother María Gadea.
Sticky Vicky comes from a family of artists, and military, her father and grandfather were military and army musicians. Vicky´s grandmother was a also a talented opera singer and her mother sang Zarzuela. (Zarzuela is a type of Spanish musical theatre which is very dramatic and is a combination of song and speech. Most zarzuelas work as trios and duets, solo songs are known as romanzas, it also contains various types of local folk music and dance).
At the age of 6 the family moved to Barcelona to be with her grandparents.
Sticky Vicky was only 8 when she began her dancing career with her sister Chantal who was a contortionist.
When Victoria was around 11 years old, she began work in a radio factory on the assembly line later moving to another factory with her sister packaging baby food.
Did you know? - Victoria studied classical ballet for 15 years.
In the afternoons she attended classical ballet school, with a Russian teacher called Margot.
The sisters and a classmate from the ballet school were asked to go on tour with a show called "Women of the Championship", which was a show dedicated to a variety of dance styles, although this seemed like a great opportunity, Vicky was not happy as it was her dream to become a classical ballet dancer, it was also a disappointment for her ballet teacher who expected her to go far in classical ballet. Vicky asked an adult friend of the family to sign documentation renewing their work contract in the factory so they would not have to go on tour, and leave the ballet school which she loved, but this plan upset their mother who wanted to leave the theatre and accompany her daughters on tour.
The photo below shows Sticky Vicky (approximately 22 years of age) on the right and on the left her sister Chantal (21 years old).
Below Vicky with her mother (María Gadea) and sister Chantel. Maria Sadly passed away at the age of 50.
The sisters act began to be highly respected by other artists and the public and shared billboards and stage with many of the great artists of the time.
June 1966
The sisters travelled all over Europe, and whilst in Sicily where Vicky was performing as a classical ballet dancer she met and fell in love with a Sicilian man who frequented the theatre, Vicky became pregnant and gave birth to a baby boy named Eduardo.
When Vicky became pregnant, she was told that it was Sicilian tradition that the family raise the child and she as a woman would not have a voice and would have to stop working, more importantly that this man was a dangerous mobster, after hearing this news Vicky and her mother returned to Barcelona and were later joined by her sister Chantal. During her time in Barcelona, she became involved with El Molino theatre, which was known as Le Petit Moulin Rouge, where she was offered a job as their ballet choreographer.
Vicky has two children Eduardo who has delighted her with two grandchildren and a grandchild and of course María Gadea Aragues (29/11/1981) known as Demaria who continues the family tradition with her famous artistic act here in Benidorm.
Sticky Vicky the Unique Show
Life was tough in the early days as Spain was under the iron rule of General Franco which meant that even a glimpse of naked flesh was frowned upon.
With Franco´s death in 1975 Spain went mad with the sudden freedom and you needed to be doing something very different to get noticed.
Vicky was told the place to get noticed was Benidorm and moved here from Barcelona where she was managing the La Molino theatre. She realised on arrival in town in the early 80´s that she needed an act that was totally original, and a sexy magic show was certainly that, it took a lot of practice, and indeed a couple of nasty accidents (you know where) before she was happy with the show.
Her notoriety spread rapidly, and even after more than 30 years of performing the sexy magic show and right up until the day she retired she could fill any venue in Benidorm.
Another performer (María Rosa Pereira, known as Sexy Barbara) actually registered the name Sticky Vicky as her trading name so the real Sticky Vicky (Vicky Leyton) couldn’t use that name anymore.
In 2001 Vicky sued her fellow performer, for using the stage name Sticky Vicky. Although Vicky won her case in the Benidorm court, the ruling was overturned on appeal by the Audiencia Provincial of Alicante, which, however, ruled that the name could be protected as a choreographic work. In 2009, and the court determined that María Rosa had acted in bad faith and generated confusion by registering the name and awarded Vicky the legal trademark for her stage name Sticky Vicky.
Vicky´s daughter Demaria (María Gadea Aragüés) followed in her mother's footsteps and also performed a similar show including fabulous acrobatics.
Their fame was not just limited to Spain, Vicky and Demaira attracted a huge amount of media attention back in the UK after being on the TV Series "Benidorm" and Demaria performed her first ever UK show in Blackpool in 2016.
Maria and Vicky enjoying a stroll in Benidorm January 12th, 2022
One of the reasons Benidorm is Europe's most popular holiday resort is the towns party atmosphere. One of the reasons The Blues Brothers Experience - Benidorm are one of the town's most popular acts is because every show is a party.
A visit to Benidorm is never complete until you have experienced the fun.
This is a Blues Brothers show with a difference, gone are the old clichéd jokes and sketches performed by every Blues Brothers tribute of the past 35 years. This is a unique take on the theme which includes all the music of the much loved movie and a lot more. By far Benidorm´s most energetic show. It´s almost a challenge to keep up with Elwood and Jake as they guide the audience to party mode every night. The Blues Brothers Experience Facebook page has accumulated over 5,000 likes and fans comments on the page testify to the popularity of the act.
Comments like "If you haven't seen these guys, you don´t know what you're missing" and "This is even better than Universal Studios" are common remarks.
David Young from Scotland and Derek Blevins from Northern Ireland teamed up December 2013, and have made quite a name for themselves throughout the Cost Blanca. Their performance as head line act at the Moriara Music festival over the last five years has spread the news throughout the region.
The guys can be seen regularly at some of Benidorm´s top cabaret venues such as Rock and Roll House, and Heartbreak and have the audience dancing most nights at 11 o´clock while other bars are still only warming up..... They can also be found performing in many of the Hotels throughout Benidorm. Trips out of town are now rare due to the demand in Benidorm but they do make the occasional appearance out of town.
While in Benidorm, make a visit to the Blues Brothers Experience a priority, but make this an early part of your holiday. You will want to see them again before you leave as every show is slightly different.
THE CABEYTU BROTHERS
BENIDORM SERIOUSLY AWARD WINNER -
THE BEST MUSICAL ACT 2015 & 2016
The Cabeytu Brothers (Cris and Diego) originally from Argentina have celebrated 14 years of entertainment in Benidorm. Cris and Diego would like to say a massive thank you from the bottom of their hearts to everyone that has supported them on their musical journey. This includes the venues in Argentina, Benidorm and the UK, the bookers, the songwriters and musicians, family, friends, management, road crew and most of all YOU the fans.
Many of whom have become not only amazing fans but close personal friends.
Don't be surprised if they have to be dragged off the stage. After all "We love this stage, we don't wanna go home yet!" is their catch phrase.
Cris and Diego are still working together with their UK tours but generally only do a few shows a week when they are both in Benidorm as the Cabeytu Brothers they also work individually here in Benidorm Diego doing solo shows and Cris has teamed up with Chris Chronos as The C Sharp Project.
A Chat with Cristian.
Ten years ago you travelled 10.000 kilometres from St. Luis, Argentina to come to Benidorm. Why?
Actually just looking for a new experience in my life, so when Diego proposed that we come to Spain I just said 'Yes, lets go man ! ! ! I still remember that day, we knew it would be a good thing.
We started to work to save the money for the flights, which is no easy thing to do in my country, but we did it! Looking back now I know it was one of the most important decisions in my life.
How was your childhood?
Well, it was quite normal to me. I was a shy boy who hated school. I loved to draw but I was not very good at it. I enjoyed sports and also loved cartoons on TV.
Who are your hero's?
Obviously my mom and dad, they worked hard for us to make us happy, set
good examples and made me the man I am today.
What was the most important day of your life?
It was the day I went to live in the big city. Buenos Aires. I was 19 years old when I went to study artistic photography and that was the beginning of my independence working for a living. It was largely with the help of my mom who helped me financially in the early days.
How many brothers and sisters do you have? Do you all get along?
We have an older brother called Flavio. he is a journalist and he the one that most influenced the musical tastes we both have now and yes we all get along most of the time.
What's the first song you learned to play? On which instrument?
It's quite funny but have to say it was La Bamba. Can you believe it ?? Shoot me; now. My first instrument was a Citarina which is basically a small wooden box with 8 wire strings, really easy to play.
What's your favourite music?
Bruce Springsteen, The Police, John Mllencamp and Munford and Sons.
What would you been if you weren't musician?
A photographer. I did it for ten years at the local newspaper before I came to Spain and perhaps I could have been a film maker. I did some videos for friends this year and it was a good experience for me to be a director for them.
If you could choose any musician alive or dead, who be in your "dream" band?
Bruce Springsteen he is my rock.
What's next For The Cabeytu Brothers'
I'm writing songs to make an album with my own creations, certainly it would be nice to start writing my own material again. Hopefully I can do it soon, it's on my wish list!
What do you like most about being a professional musician?
Making new friends all the time and travelling the world.
What do you like least?
I guess the only thing that I don't like is to be away from my family and friends in Argentina for such a long time.
Who do you have no respect for?
Politicians in general but mostly of my own Country. My songs always speak about it! I don't think it's fair that we pay taxes just to line their pockets and corruption etc. I thought that just happened in my country but now that i have lived in Europe 10 years I realise it's all over the world.
Cristian is now also working with the C-Sharp Project with Chris Chronos a Beatless show with Pablo Bloom and his own solo shows here in Benidorm. Check out the WHATS ON GUIDE for show times and Venues
A Chat with Diego
What do you do in your spare time?
I love sport. I would love to be a professional tennis player or a musician. but I realised I'm not tall enough.
Which do you enjoy most. a night on the town or staying in with that someone special
Definitely staying in with that someone special.
What's the side of you that, your fans never see?
What you see on the Stage is quite similar to how I am in real life. Maybe sometimes you'll find me a little shy.
Who's your favourite Sports person?
I admire Roger Federer, I share this passion with my dad.
Is it hard to maintain a relationship when you work almost every night?
Mmm... I don't think it's too hard. What I do now is what I have always done! you just get used to working nights.
If you could be any animal which one would you be?
I would probably choose a cat because it's my favourite animal. I would like to feel the sensation of flight too, so a bird would be great.
What's best about being a member of The Cabeytu Brothers?
I guess the best thing is that it's just Cris and me! It must be in our genes that we both like to be professional and responsible. Hopefully you can see this in every show, in the quality of the sound, lights, backing music etc. In ten years living in Spain we have done almost 8.000 gigs and we have only ever cancelled just one show that can remember. Mind you, I did have a fever of 41 degrees!
Diego is now doing very well with his own solo shows,
Schedules for all their various shows, can be found on the WHATS ON GUIDE