The Odditorium - A Vaudeville Experience
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Thu 11 Jan 2018 - Sat 13 Jan 2018
When I think of Vaudeville, I think of a mix of acts usually with a Victorian or Steampunk style. I don't think I've ever seen a variety performance that fits those particulars - until tonight.
For those of you wondering what it is - vaudeville is a style of entertainment that was popular in the early 20th century and was usually a diverse range of acts. It would consist of singers, magicians, mimes and more. With the birth of cinema, this style of entertainment went in to decline.
**However, ladies and gentlemen... I present to you a spectacular revival in the true vaudevillian style - The Odditorium!
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Think 'The Greatest Showman' or 'Moulin Rouge' but no autotune and completely live. Anything can happen but what's a certainty is you'll get value for money. These three will make you laugh and amaze you at the same time.
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What is this thing called Odditorium?" our hostess Sophie asks rhetorically. "
We don't know either but it could be anything you want it to be." And well, I want it to be just what the trio presented me with tonight.
The audience is plunged into darkness and greeted by a spectacular, yet naughty, songstress Sophie Delightful. She's saucy and hilarious and plunges with gusto into her personal rendition of the song 'Poor Unfortunate Souls'.
Mr. Marmalade arrives on stage - incredible moustache attached, briefcase and doctor's bag in tow. His sleight of hand is impressive and will have you think "what theā¦? How did he do that?" but he'll also make you laugh with well-told stories of his grandpa's introduction to magic. And does he have a photographic memory or not? I'll let you decide when he gets a member of the audience to pick a page from
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes at random and can tell you the opening line.
After the intermission, Sophie comes back. "
I'm excited because the guy coming up...you're about to get a treat... in fact, he was the brains behind this whole thing," Sophie tells us. She's, of course, referring to the concept behind their vaudeville troupe, Odditorium.
The second act - Mr. Jeff - had me wondering what label to give it. There just wasn't one particular category Mr. Jeff fell under. It was circus. It was mime. It was clowning in a modern take on the traditional but my favourite was definitely his performance with the giant hoop - the strength and skill and sheer speed will amaze you.
This is two hours well spent and you'll leave with a sense of excitement thinking, "
I want more of this. The Odditorium needs to appear again."
Tips:
Book online - click here . Their opening night was sold out. The best seats for viewing and holding drinks are the tables at the front - but be prepared - you might be sat on my Miss Sophie Delightful or asked to join in one of the acts.
There is a bar selling snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at good prices.
Facebook link for Odditorium
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!date 11/01/2018 -- 13/01/2018
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