Review by Laura Money
JoJo Bellini is coming atcha! She is ready to entertain you with shock and debauchery and wash it all down with some classic tunes. Crash-Bang Cabaret is a show like no other. Bellini bursts onto the stage in a golden dress of Bond-girl proportions and is literally there to entertain you.
This is classic cabaret – the tables are situated near the stage and Bellini weaves herself in and out of them with poise. The topic is a little debauched, she speaks of strap-ons, dildos and anything kinky, and uses her brilliant writing talents to turn these thoughts into songs.
The venue is a bit too spacious and plain to be a true cabaret and while Bellini is a wonderful talent, she doesn’t quite make up for the rough-and-ready nature of the evening. I am about to contradict myself here, though, as she handles a wardrobe malfunction hilariously! Perhaps I mean that Bellini is not loud enough to fill the gaps in a large venue.
Venue aside, Bellini exudes wit, grace and charm. Her show becomes rather heartfelt as she strips away all of her showmanship to reveal a woman rendered stronger and tougher after a horrific car accident. An interpretive dance piece brings this accident to the fore in a beautiful and haunting scene.
If you love getting down and dirty, intimate, and a little turned on, this is definitely the show for you!
When: 1st – 4th February 2017 | 7:30pm
Where: HUBBUB at MANPAC | Mandurah | PERTH
Tickets: $22 – $26
Info: Duration 60 minutes | Recommended 18+ | WA Artist
Link: https://www.fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/event/jojo_bellini_crashbang_cabaret/d025fd4d-912f-4228-91b1-3d980a397861/
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