Strong Female Character – review
Prompt Creative Centre 9pm Saturday 1st June On Saturday we were lucky enough to catch the last performance of ‘Strong Female Character’ at the Prompt Creative Centre. This cosy and inviting venue was the perfect setting for a show that celebrated the diversity and tenacity of women, demonstrating that strength isn’t all about muscles. Presented by debut producer Brandy Snap, ‘Strong Female Character’ was an empowering celebration of...
Beating up the Beatles – review
Carclew House Ballroom 6pm Saturday 1st June On Saturday the Carclew House Ballroom was filled with the nostalgic tunes of The Beatles, reimagined with a jazzy flair by the talented Charlee Watt. Inspired by interpretations of legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone, Watt, in collaboration with gifted pianist and composer David Goodwin, breathed soul into the Fab4’s classics. We were greeted with warmth upon entering the venue,...
She Shanties – improvised adventure
She Shanties By Alex and The Babes The Howling Owl, The Monocle 7pm Friday 31st May Last night at the Howling Owl, the She Shanties cabaret show took its audience for an improvised adventure on the high seas. The Howling Owl is a venue with an inviting charm and even better gin list. We got there early to sip on gins from their Gin Bible, and snack on a very generous grazing platter. As you walk into the Monocle, where the show is...
Matt Hale’s hypnosis magic
The Peacock, Gluttony Until 17th March 4 Stars Hypnotist Matt Hale’s “Top Fun! 80’s Spectacular Remix” at the Adelaide Fringe is a vibrant journey back to the 80s, blending hypnotic wonders with the era’s iconic tunes, movies, and fashion trends. Think neon, knee-socks, and graphic tees. Whether you’re a staunch believer in the power of hypnosis or a sceptic like myself, this show is guaranteed to...
Saucy cabaret by The Delinquents
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...