We are welcomed by producer, director, and performer, the sultry, Madame Fafi D’alour and invited into an intimate 1920s London Cabaret Club. We really felt, as was intended, as if we were experiencing the dressing room behind the scenes. A cheeky glimpse into a world rarely seen.
Side plots unravelled in the background of the impressive cabaret performances and one of our favourites was the jealousy between Madame Fafi D’Alour and the dancer Tara. We won’t give too much away – you’ll have to see this one for yourself! We will try to match the performers’ teasing though to suggest that as well as jealousy, you will be privy to lust, passion, drama, intrigue and the full gamut of emotion.
Our highlights:
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Emile on Saxophone, emotive and sultry musical addition to the show that set the rhythm for the movement of other performers.
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Zahnee. An incredible aerial acrobat with poise and strong stage presence.
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The amazing vocal range of Eliza Dickson, and her equally stunning and dazzling costumes.
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Stunning movements of burlesque artist Hannah.
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The fiery Madame Fafi D’Alour’s solo performance.
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The chemistry between performers and evident support as they play off of each other and weave in and out of each other’s performances.
Overall, It’s humorous to watch as Madame D’Alour wrestles the mischievous, yet amazingly talented, cast together in an attempt to put on a stunning, and professional, cabaret experience. She does it all whilst revving up the audience, and having a bit of a laugh with them along the way.
Highly recommend!
Purchase tickets from the Adelaide Fringe website, here.
Reviewed by Grace Burke for Sam About Town
