“The acts are fast paced and immensely varied – funny, daring, naughty and breathtaking”
The Aldwych Theatre plays host to the contemporary circus and cabaret show that is La Soirée. The performers are excited that they have “gone posh” with their new venue which will be their home for the next 11 weeks.
The show has mostly unreserved seating with some so close to the main stage that unsuspecting occupants are ripe to be plucked from the comfort of their seat and become part of the show. The overhang from the dress circle gives some of the stalls seats a very restricted view and some of the show is just not visible from the back rows. There is reserved seating with tables on stage that gives the feel of an intimate bar hosting a live show.
The acts are fast paced and immensely varied – funny, daring, naughty and breathtaking. Throughout the show my emotions swung from being mouth opened in amazement to hiding my eyes behind my hands due to either the perilous stunts of the acrobats or the cringe worthy moments of some of the comedy acts. The acts were short but their performances packed a punch.
The gymnasts and acrobats were amazing. The Chilly Brothers, Lea Hinz, Mallakhamb India, LJ Marles and Leon and Klodi wowed the audience with their daredevil acts showing supreme dexterity and suppleness. Their strength was phenomenal. Michele Clark’s hula hoop act was magical with her tricks seeming to defy gravity at times.
Daredevil Chicken have a unique brand of comedy which some may find a little bit too raucous. If you are sitting in the front rows be careful of low flying bananas! Comedy from the legend of the cabaret scene Amy G may not be to everyone’s taste but certainly had the audience belly laughing and holding their sides.
Due to some of the content, including some nudity, this show is definitely for adults only and for those that are not easily shocked. A great night out though featuring a cornucopia of talent – you certainly leave feeling you have been entertained!
ANNOUNCES AN ASTONISHING LINE-UP OF JAW DROPPING NEW ACTS AND RETURNING FAVOURITES FOR ITS WINTER RUN IN LONDON’S GLITTERING WEST END. JOINED BY ITS BRAND NEW FAMILY-FRIENDLY SHOW, LA PETITE SOIRÉE, THE SHOW WILL RESIDE AT THE ALDWYCH THEATRE UNTIL FEBRUARY 2018.
“We are beyond excited to be coming to London’s West End this Christmas to create havoc in the grand Aldwych Theatre with La Soirée and our brand new afternoon offspring La Petite Soirée. This glamorous old dame of a theatre has allowed us to present work above and beyond our beloved spiegeltent, so prepare to meet a whole host of new gravity defying artists that will make your head spin and as your sides split with laughter! And whilst the opportunities to dazzle have expanded we will still be performing on our little round, red stage and the much-loved intimacy of La Soirée shall remain. So we dare you…come on up to the Aldwych stage and get up close and personal with these astounding performers.”
Brett Haylock, Creative Producer of La Soirée.
La Soirée’s heady cocktail of intimate cabaret, comedy, circus sideshow and contemporary variety is more potent than ever and this is their most daring line up to date. Putting the Aldwych Theatre in a spin, La Soirée will transform this traditional theatre into an intimate cabaret club with La Soirée’s much-loved, in-the-round seating still in place. So step in from the cold, leave your troubles at the door and prepare to be charmed, astonished and electrified by the very loveable crème de la crème of the cabaret world.
DAZZLING AND DANGEROUS DEBUTS INCLUDE:
THE CHILLY BROTHERS CRADLE ACT featuring NATHAN BRISCOE AND MAXIME BLANCKAERT
MALLAKHAMB INDIA! featuring RAJESH AMRALE WITH RAJESH RAO
LEA HINZ on ARIAL HOOP
LJ MARLES on his unique TENSION STRAPS
MICHELE CLARK on HULA HOOP
HAIRHANG by FANCY CHANCE
HAND TO HAND featuring LEON FAGBEMI and KLODI DABKIEWICZ
SYMONÉ on HULA HOOP
RETURNING FAVOURITES FROM THE DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY:
AMY G
CABARET DECADENSE featuring ANDRÉ-ANNE LE BLANC AND STEPHEN QUINLAN
DAREDEVIL CHICKEN CLUB featuring JONATHAN TAYLOR AND ANNE GOLDMAN
This Christmas will also be the first time that La Soirée is offering La Petite Soirée, a family-friendly, fun and daring hour-long show for cabaret fans of all ages that promises all the spirit of the Olivier Award winning entertainment but less of the sauce. La Petite Soirée will play at 3pm on Saturdays and throughout the Christmas holidays.
More artists for La Soirée and La Petite Soirée to be announced soon.
La Soirée and La Petite Soirée are presented by Brett Haylock, Mark Rubinstein and Mick Perrin
LA SOIRÉE
24 November 2017 – 3 February 2018
Monday – Friday at 8pm | Saturday at 6pm & 9pm
Aldwych Theatre
Tickets from £19.50 | Early bird offer: £10 off all shows up to and including 7 December if you book by 15 November 2017.
Running Time is approximately 2 hours including interval
La Soirée may contain nudity and is recommended for ages 17+
LA PETITE SOIRÉE
Saturdays at 3pm
Extra performances on 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2017 & 2 January 2018
Tickets from £15
Running Time is approximately 1 hour with no interval
La Petite Soirée family friendly performances are suitable for all ages
Photography by – Matt Hennem, SweetLips photography, Pablo Wunsch Blanco, Brinkhoff-Moegenburg, Perou, Tom Watkins, GOP Variety, Chris Gardner and Claudio Raschella
