Barbu
- Sydney Opera House 8th Feb - 4th March
- Sydney Opera House 8th Feb - 4th March
There
is only word to describe Barbu and that is WOW! Not the Cirque Du
Soleil sort of wow (which is a pretty big wow). I'm talking super zany slapstick out there and very
very queer sort of wow.
Cirque
Alfonse could very well be the smaller, wilder and rebellious younger
sibling of the aforementioned Soleil. Barbu combines pure in-your-face
comedy with a variety of highly skilled circus acrobatics and delightful peculiarities. All this is performed by some very
sexy bearded men and women on a tiny stage in the Opera House's studio theatre.
Barbu invigoratingly dismantles any gender appropriating beliefs with enthusiasm and will have you laughing
until you wet your pants!
One character that had a big impact on me was The Mentalist played by Lucas Jolly accompanied by his pet rat Milette. This double headed Mad Scientist/ Failed Magician reminded me
of a cross between Dr Frankenfurter from Rocky Horror show & Doctor
who's arch Nemesis - The Master.
This
fabulous spectacle was accompanied by a group of hectic musicians and
and a psychedelic digital backdrop that heightened the already buzzing
atmosphere that kept us hooked throughout, including a few surprising
moments of brief nudity. Sometimes there was so much going on you just
didn't know where to look.
Cirque
Alfonse's chaotic and mesmerising show comes in the exciting run up to
Mardi Gras where everything finally turns gaymazingly normal for a
little while. Barbu with extra beards glitter and sparkles will be
playing at the Opera house until the 4th march. Get your tickets while they are sizzling hot... Remember first person to laugh gets a bitch slap!
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