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London theatre reviews and interviews
Category: Circus & cabaret
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Wonderville Magic & Illusion is, as its title suggests, an evening of (family-friendly) magic and illusion but with the occasional bit of variety thrown in – think roller-skating hula hooping. Wonderville: Multi-award-winning mind reader and TV star Chris Cox. Photo by Pamela Raith And while much of it is a variation of stuff you'll have…
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When theatres had to close in March, I thought it might be a month or two before I was back watching live performance again. As the weeks passed, it became obvious that it was going to be much, much longer and I stopped thinking about when I might return. Did I imagine, that at the…
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NoFit State's latest circus show Lexicon starts before the start with the band larking among the audience as they arrive making a competing cacophony with various wind instruments. Luke Hallgarten in NoFit States Lexicon, Roundhouse. Photo: David Levene. Do I sound old if I say it was a bit loud and well, annoying? It doesn't…
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There is a festive start to the La Clique cabaret of song and acrobatic show but naturally, it is ironic. Zoe Marshall and Lydia Norman in La Clique. Photo Craig Sugden. This is the church of misfits and weirdos where difference is celebrated in a decadent, saucy and sometimes humorous way. Our hostess/compere for the…
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Little Death Club is a cabaret of the late night variety, a kind of seductive circus of misfits and certainly not for the prudish. Bernie Dieter and the Band in Little Death Club at Underbelly Festival Southbank – Photo: Alistair Veryard Photography Introduced by the catsuit and feathers-wearing Bernie Dieter the club, we are told,…
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Circus 1903 is a joyous show it brings wonder, thrills and humour back to the circus. Circus 1903, Royal Festival Hall. Photo Manuel Harlan Circus 1903 is a journey back in time to the huge travelling shows of early 20th century America which unearths new levels of thrills and entertainment. Who would have thought that…
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Jessica Connell is a hula hoop artist performing in Circa's Peepshow at the Underbelly. She talks about creating the show, training schedules and popular misconceptions about acrobatics. Jessica Connell performs in Circa's Peepshow What was the inspiration behind Circa’s Peepshow? The inspiration behind the show is about seeing and being seen. We were inspired by…
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You leave feeling like you've experienced something like a strange but comforting dream; sweet, sassy and definitely sparkling with spectacle. Circa's Peepshow, photo by The Other Richard A combination of dance tumbles and seemingly impossible acrobatics Circa's Peepshow has more about it than just human daring, physical ability and skill. Moments akin to an interpretative…
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A street-edged show of dazzling and nerve-jangling acrobatics which captures a joyful, c'est la vie camaraderie while entertaining with the most jaw-dropping feats. The Circolombia troupe of 13 singers and acrobats chorus: 'A deep breath as I walk, as I fly and as I fall' and it is an appropriate summation of the essence and…
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It's a sexy show but good clean fun with a big dose of playfulness to much of what is performed Try writing a review of comedy/acrobatic/opera show SOAP at Underbelly without using double entendres. I mean there are bathtubs, water, men in pants and pink balls for goodness sake. Themed around bath-time, when the cast…