Halloween and White Mischief go together like a horse and carriage.
There are few events through the year with an impressive bill onstage yet, as the pictures below show, just as much to admire offstage. White Mischief’s Phantasmagoria once again gathered together the steampunk fraternity (plus one lucky competition winner) and some of the best homemade costumes anywhere in London. They were presented, as ever, with an excellent and eclectic entertainment bill.
Dorian Black oversaw a line-up including gentleman juggler Mat Ricardo, “mummified” hoopster Emily-Rose and burlesque duo Cherry and Ruby adorned in magnificent Day Of The Dead facemasks. Acrobalancer Andre Felipe Reyes and Chinese pole performer Conor O’Neal provided dazzling displays of strength and skill.
Another highlight was Rubyyy Jones‘s bukkake burlesque number which finishes with her popping a multitude of black balloons festooned to her body. The balloons – which contain a mixture of icing sugar and water and take an hour to prepare and attach – shot their loads across the front of the audience with one unlucky male audience member getting an eyeful – something some ladies around him may have considered to be karmic justice.
Cherry and Ruby are a rare burlesque duo in a scene dominated by solo performers and the occasional troupe.
Acrobalancer Andres Felipe Reyes displayed skill and dexterity on the Scala stage.
The ladies of the London Contemporary Voices choir didn’t forget the Halloween theme…
…and neither did the gentleman choristers.
The dark content of the choir’s murder songs were a fitting addition to the night.
A member of The Oompah Brass band showing his devilish side.
The variety and quality of homemade costumes at White Mischief never disappoints.
Gentleman juggler Mat Ricardo walked away with the Best Speciality Act award at last year’s London Cabaret Awards.
This year, Mat Ricardo has been nominated twice: as Best Speciality Act and for his own show London Varieties.Gentleman juggler Mat Ricardo walked away with the Speciality Act award at last year’s London Cabaret Awards.
Rubyyy Jones’s bukkake burlesque act was one of the evening’s highlights.
Each balloon contains a mixture of icing sugar and water. The costume takes Rubyyy Jones an hour to assemble.
The Oompah Brass band’s backing dancers included a pair of clowns.
Coulrophobics would have missed a barnstorming set by Oompah Brass which included Thriller and Bohemian Rhapsody.
Host Dusty Limits conducted the evening flawlessly, in this case with the aid of one of the glowsticks which doubled as candyfloss holders.
It was not just costumes that were caught the eye: the make-up of some audience members was highly effective.
Hoopster Emily-Rose’s burlesque act was well-received.
The Scala stage setup allowed audience members to see cabaret at close hand.
Guys as well as girls made an effort to get into the Halloween spirit.
The original steampunk ethos of the White Mischief events is still strong.
The audience at White Mischief events are themselves a major reason to go.
One lucky winner won a pair of tickets to White Mischief’s Phantasmagoria in our competition. Check out our recent postings for your latest opportunity to see some of the best cabaret around.
The next White Mischief event is on New Year’s Eve. Watch this space for details.
If you want to get ahead, get a hat. And a head. With superb details such as this performer found in a stairwell alcove, we will definitely be covering a future White Mischief event.
Scarlett In The Wilderness opened the evening’s proceedings.
See White Mischief’s official site for upcoming events and other details.
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