Titter's & Tassles at the Glee ClubA review of the High Tease Burlesque show.
High Tease promised to be a very Victorian Affair- prim and hopefully very improper. High Tease is an internationally known burlesque cabaret group, tonight they were performing at the Glee Club in Cardiff bay. Their particular formula of Burlesque draws on of American burlesque incorporating striptease, dance and song and elements of Victorian music hall entertainment, all this is given a modern slant.
There has been a massive revival in the popularity of Burlesque. Sexy, arty, humorous, live, glitzy, retro and massively entertaining – it hits all the right buttons for a modern audience. Its popularity cuts across sex and age and that was evident in the audience that night.
The compère Dusty Limits was a gay debonair chappy. Angular and lithe, kitted out in coat-tails and finely creased trousers and with slicked back hair he cut an elegant figure. He might have appeared of another time but his witty, rude topical observations were very much now and the banter flowed free and fast. He provided wonderful glue that held the acts of the evening together.
In one amusing scene a young girl (Kirsty Allan) attempts to attract the attention of a seasoned Victorian Gentleman. Her artful provocative disrobing fails to attract his attention. Stern and uninterested he fails to notice her charms and continues to read his news paper. The truth dawns, no female can ever interest him. But all is not lost, the amorous lass will not to be thwarted, she exits and reappears in the guise of handsome young soldier. The gentleman’s interest and desire is instantly kindled….
Local interest came in the form of Cardiff based Miss Pretty S’Vere. Miss S’Vere is an angel comprised by fate. She finds a pair of pair of devil horns, curious she swaps them for her angel halo. Seduced by their power she reluctantly but inevitably disrobes to reveal a blazing red corset. The transformation to ‘naughty’ devil was complete.
Pint sized Dolores Delight had real stage presence. She belted out her interpretations of old jazz and cabaret classics but with a real gusto and skill. Missy Malone raised the general temperature within the club. All eyes fixed on her as she performed her Jack Frost routine. She hurled glitter/ice - presumably to cool things?
And to finish? It was Elvis! Elvis made an unexpected entrance. Where had he been all these years? He looked remarkably well and sounded on absolutely top form. We all joined in a sing song and many got up on the stage with the King to dance. What a fantastic show! The creative director /mother of the show is Kirsty Allan, thanks to her for putting on an absolutely unforgetful evening.
There has been a massive revival in the popularity of Burlesque. Sexy, arty, humorous, live, glitzy, retro and massively entertaining – it hits all the right buttons for a modern audience. Its popularity cuts across sex and age and that was evident in the audience that night.
The compère Dusty Limits was a gay debonair chappy. Angular and lithe, kitted out in coat-tails and finely creased trousers and with slicked back hair he cut an elegant figure. He might have appeared of another time but his witty, rude topical observations were very much now and the banter flowed free and fast. He provided wonderful glue that held the acts of the evening together.
In one amusing scene a young girl (Kirsty Allan) attempts to attract the attention of a seasoned Victorian Gentleman. Her artful provocative disrobing fails to attract his attention. Stern and uninterested he fails to notice her charms and continues to read his news paper. The truth dawns, no female can ever interest him. But all is not lost, the amorous lass will not to be thwarted, she exits and reappears in the guise of handsome young soldier. The gentleman’s interest and desire is instantly kindled….
Local interest came in the form of Cardiff based Miss Pretty S’Vere. Miss S’Vere is an angel comprised by fate. She finds a pair of pair of devil horns, curious she swaps them for her angel halo. Seduced by their power she reluctantly but inevitably disrobes to reveal a blazing red corset. The transformation to ‘naughty’ devil was complete.
Pint sized Dolores Delight had real stage presence. She belted out her interpretations of old jazz and cabaret classics but with a real gusto and skill. Missy Malone raised the general temperature within the club. All eyes fixed on her as she performed her Jack Frost routine. She hurled glitter/ice - presumably to cool things?
And to finish? It was Elvis! Elvis made an unexpected entrance. Where had he been all these years? He looked remarkably well and sounded on absolutely top form. We all joined in a sing song and many got up on the stage with the King to dance. What a fantastic show! The creative director /mother of the show is Kirsty Allan, thanks to her for putting on an absolutely unforgetful evening.