Review: La Soirée

Review: La Soirée

There’s something more than a little sinister about La Soirée which has opened in London after a three year absence. It’s difficult to pinpoint; it’s certainly not one act more than any other or a particular moment. There’s just a feeling that...
Mat Fraser: “I Thank My Mother Every Day”

Mat Fraser: “I Thank My Mother Every Day”

He’s been acting since the mid-1990s but 2014 will go down as a watermark year for London-born Mat Fraser. The London-born sideshow performer, writer, director and activist can be seen on the latest season of American Horror Story, set in a 1950s freakshow. In a...
Review: Jump, Sadler’s Wells

Review: Jump, Sadler’s Wells

South Korean martial arts circus Jump packs a punch. And a kick. And a slap. Coming all the way from somewhere below the 38th parallel, this steaming bowl of family-friendly South Korean chop-socky is a heartwarming and eyepopping treat. It started as a local...
Review: Cabaret Roulette’s Addiction

Review: Cabaret Roulette’s Addiction

Lou Safire at Cabaret Roulette. Image: www.lensintheface.com When Cabaret Roulette spins their wheel, there is no guarantee of what will come up. At heart, it is a great generator of new acts provided by some of the best variety artists around. Each show takes its cue...