Having seen a few great shows at The Clarence Street Theatre you can imagine the excitement at the thought of a great evening's entertainment when, for one night only, Cabaret Naughty but Nice was billed at this grand establishment. Being the talk of the office, a group of colleagues and friends arrived expecting to see a show of dancing, singing and comedy. Well, apart from the singing, (of which the artists had great voices) it was very cringeworthy watching them murder renditions of some fabulous 'cabaret songs'. I, as with some of my group were also perplexed with the racous crowd in the balcony seating : were they paid to 'enjoy' themselves? To bring down the house with cheers, screaming and woops.....?? It appears that they were the only ones enjoying themselves last night.....or were they? Perhaps my idea of cabaret differs from last night's performance? Perhaps I was expecting the razza mataz of olde New York style showgirls dancing perfect choreographed moves in time with their singing? Perhaps they two guys thought they were a comedy duo but weren't, delivering more crass than comedy. Perhaps it was an huge advertising gimmick for Blush Gin????? Or......just perhaps.......? Leaving at the break was the best option all round, (as it seemed with other patrons) Sorry Clarence but last night's...
Read moreFabulous venue unfortunately a horrible experience with an employee. My husband and autistic son went to see the World festival of magic. They were given complementary tickets for special needs and disadvantaged children. Anyone who understands autism, knows the struggle to feed their children and the cafeteria didn't cater to my son so my husband went to Pak'n'Save to buy him something for to eat during intermission (5:30-6:00 pm is his scheduled dinner time). This woman, who I wish he noted her name didn't politely explain to my husband he couldn't bring food into the venue despite others also bringing food, but shamed him in front of other attendee, yelled and and spoke down to him. The first half of the show I hear was amazing but unfortunately they could not stay for the last. More staff...
Read moreMy significant other and I recently went to the Motown Show held here at the Clarence Street 🎭 Theatre. They had a sold out show. The foyer took care of tickets 🎟 and had a bar with chippies and the like on offer. The ushers were friendly and directed us to our seats with no fuss. Ample leg room and comfortable seating made for a pleasant night 🌃 out. At half time the women 🚺 had to cue for a bathroom stop. Not the best. Parking was good. However I didn't see any disability entrances and since we used steps to enter the auditorium, I am not sure how they would be catered for. In spite of this, we had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the...
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