Last night we went to see the most fabulous La Soiree at the Sydney Opera House. Amazing what you can do with an iPhone camera….
La Soiree bills itself as a theatrical phenomenon. “A unique and inspirational night of live entertainment, it’s a heady cocktail of cabaret, new burlesque, circus sideshow and contemporary variety (which has) has taken the world by storm”. It showcases some of the more twisted cabaret entertainers from around the world, including stars of the Olivier-Award winning La Clique.
If you want a night of laughing ’til your sides hurt coupled with clever, gymnastic cabaret – you definitely should grab the opportunity to see La Soiree if it rolls into town near you.
Some of the troupe performing last night:
Le Gateau Chocolat – an opera-singing diva with an amazing baritone and a penchant for body hugging lycra and a wonderfully warm sense of humour.
The English Gents – Denis Lock and Hamish McCann perform amazing acrobatics displaying incredible strength and balance while reading the paper, smoking a pipe and twirling an umbrella.
Ursula Martinez – If you don’t know about Ursula’s cult striptease act with her disappearing hanky, google her!!!
Captain Frodo – I think Captain Frodo was my favourite of the night. A clever, funny and incredibly bendy contortionist who had me in stitches.
David O’Mer – If you haven’t yet seen the ‘Bath Boy’ in action, words simply can’t do his performance justice.
There is a wee taste below…
Have a fab’ weekend!
(all images sourced from La Soiree)
Hi,
Wow, sounds like a really good night out, looks like fun. 🙂
Just finished watching the video, boy that is one sexy routine for us Ladies. 😀
Isn’t it!!! The woman sitting next to us at the performance had to reassure her husband she still loved him (four times that we heard!) 🙂
Sounds great! I pity the poor man…yet somehow totally feel his pain…. 🙂 Would love to catch that!
Hi Possum – have a gander at ‘Bath Boy’. My sister was transfixed!
Now, your kale pesto. Have all the ingredients at the ready. Somehow my day ran away from me, so it will be made tomorrow. Watch this space!
Have a fab day at your end. 🙂
Ooooooh, anxiously awaiting over here in the freezing cold! I’m-a-watching!
Going to check out ‘Bath Boy’….just hitting the gym first, as it’s TOO cold to run outside today!
🙂
your top photo makes me miss home!!! Great photos 🙂
That is a humongous compliment coming from you! Cheers! I shall have to take some more for you… 🙂
I would love to see more Sydney scenes – I miss the toaster buildings near the Opera House!! I love streetscapes so feel free to post any, and many, of those 😉 Thanks for sharing. I need to plan a trip home soon 🙁
Wow the first three pics are seriously awesome!
Thanks! I shall have to throw in some more!