Her incredible voice and acting talents have already taken her to the West End, Broadway and beyond.
And Denise Van Outen was on top form as she performed her first night starring with Cabaret All Stars at the Proud Embankment Club in London on Thursday.
The multi-talented performer, 45, gave some razzle dazzle in a sequined black corset and a red tailcoat jacket.
Razzle dazzle: Denise Van Outen was on top form as she performed her first night starring with Cabaret All Stars at the Proud Embankment Club in London on Thursday
The actress showed off her look in her dressing room, wearing iconic black fishnet stockings and strappy open-toe black heels to add to the glamourous outfit.
She styled her voluminous golden locks in loose curls which she kept tidily underneath a top hat.
The stunner exaggerated her features with a full face of Hollywood-glam inspired make-up which featured a smouldering eye and a bright red lip.
She’s a star! The multi-talented performer, 45, made her theatrical return with a new Vegas-style cabaret show filled with dancing, singing and theatrics
Return: ’I am absolutely thrilled to be hosting the Cabaret All Stars night and to have worked… to curate a show that features some amazingly talented acts.
The singer accessorised with classy diamond stud earrings and a few silver rings to complete the showbusiness look.
For the show, which initially runs for six weeks, Denise belts out six crowd-pleaser hits and also ends the show with a ‘grand performance’.
And after finishing off her first performance, the star beamed with pride as she stepped out of the venue in a bold leopard-print coat and a plunging black dress.
Taking to Instagram, she told her followers: ‘Last nights opening night @proudembankment thank you @glamdoll.ie for my dressing room mirror (gift) it’s perfect’
Denise looked pretty happy with her efforts as she clutched two bouquets of roses and tulips.
Taking to Instagram, she told her followers: ‘Last nights opening night @proudembankment thank you @glamdoll.ie for my dressing room mirror (gift) it’s perfect ❤️.
‘Loved lasts nights audience and the “All Stars” acts rocked it. @jessicats_ you’re a legend. #burlesque #over18s #cabaret.’
Backstage beauty: Denise gave some razzle dazzle in a sequined black corset and a red tailcoat jacket.
Glamour: The stunner exaggerated her features with a full face of Hollywood-glam inspired make-up which featured a smouldering eye and a bright red lip
Denise became a big name in the West End when she played Roxie Hart in hit musical Chicago at the Adelphi Theatre in April 2001.
After helping to sell out a 20-week run, she landed a reprisal of the role on Broadway show, before later returning to the UK.
Speaking about her new gig, Denise said: ’I am absolutely thrilled to be hosting the Cabaret All Stars night and to have worked closely with our show director Jess to curate a show that features some amazingly talented acts.
Headed home: After finishing off her first performance, the star beamed with pride as she stepped out of the venue in a bold leopard-print coat and a plunging black dress
Flowers: Denise looked pretty happy with her efforts as she clutched two bouquets of roses and tulips
Performer: For the show, which initially runs for six weeks, Denise belts out six crowd-pleaser hits and also ends the show with a ‘grand performance’.
‘I’ve had some memorable nights at Proud in the past, so the opportunity to sing some of my favourite songs at such a fantastic London venue is something I’m really excited about.’
Guests can expect live music embodying the spirit of the swinging sixties & sexy seventies, world class jazz musicians and on-stage bands, and award winning acrobats, fire breathers and burlesque beauties
And performances by a star-studded line up including internationally renowned burlesque star Miss Betsy Rose, UK’s only identical twin cabaret duo the L’Sheila sister and Jolie Papillion, an award-winning Burlesque Superstar and highly-skilled showgirl.
Proud Group Show Director Jess Talbot Smith said: ‘The idea behind the show was to showcase that Proud Cabaret has the highest calibre of performers in the UK and beyond.
Off we go! Denise was still wearing her fishnet stockings and strappy heels as she got into her car following the performance
Good times: ‘I’ve had some memorable nights at Proud in the past, so the opportunity to sing some of my favourite songs at such a fantastic London venue is something I’m really excited about’
‘What better way to celebrate this than with an All Stars show featuring Denise Van Outen!
‘It has been an absolute honour to work alongside Denise and she completely understood our vision to bring the influence of the New York jazz clubs with a gut-punch Vegas twist to Proud Embankment.’
The show launched on Thursday, and will take place every Thursday through Saturday for six weeks (with some Wednesday shows).
Tickets start at £45 with premium and VIP tickets also available to book.
Breakthrough: Denise became a big name in the West End when she played Roxie Hart in hit musical Chicago at the Adelphi Theatre in April 2001 (pictured in 2002)