Over the holiday weekend I went to the Hippodrome in London to see La Clique. This is a modern day burlesque and is a show well worth seeing. The theatre itself is odd as theatres go, the stage being a circular raised dais no more than ten feet in diameter. Stalls seats are of the fold up wooden variety and other seats are scattered around the converted night club. There are even tables with waiter service if you can afford the drinks that is. Eight pounds a pint seems a little excessive for bottled beer, but then I guess you don't have to drink.
It is a small company and each act is very different and quirky to say the least. The semi naked male gymnast performing in a bath of water appealed to many, as did Ursula Martinez, whose only prop is a small white handkerchief, with which she tranfixes,and fascinates.
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One of the most grotesque acts however was the contortionist who managed to climb through two tennis rackets. There were people there whose thighs would not fit through such a small space and yet he managed to squeeze through both rackets at the same time while entertaining everyone with his antics.
It was a wonderful evening and spending such quality time with the family was an added bonus. I do recommend La Clique, though be aware that it is for over eighteens only.
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