The troupe - Adem Endris, Liudmila
Nikolaeva, Lena Ries, Daniel Leo Stern, Mario Espanol and Moritz Haase - are on
top of their game with their physically demanding and challenging acts. The
acrobatics between Espanol and Haase create a firm highlight, displaying the performers' athleticism and strength, and also being a rare opportunity where I have seen
same-sex relationships highlighted in mainstream circus. Nikolaeva has
a commanding presence each time she appears on stage, as she executes a variety
of tricks with finesse and skill.
Joining the cast on stage is Soprano Jennifer Lindshield, who adds an operatic tone to Tal Bashai’s musical arrangements. While this seems like a peculiar choice, the genre is integrated thoughtfully and creatively with the rest of the show. Lindshield's "Splish Splash" re-imagining is particularly entertaining to watch and hear, as is Nicole Ratjen commendable clowning ability in warming up the audience and providing laughs during the very smooth transitions.
Joining the cast on stage is Soprano Jennifer Lindshield, who adds an operatic tone to Tal Bashai’s musical arrangements. While this seems like a peculiar choice, the genre is integrated thoughtfully and creatively with the rest of the show. Lindshield's "Splish Splash" re-imagining is particularly entertaining to watch and hear, as is Nicole Ratjen commendable clowning ability in warming up the audience and providing laughs during the very smooth transitions.
Daniele Drobny's stage design of six
bathtubs raised to various heights captures our attention before we’ve even
taken our seat and its authoritative presence is never forgotten. The bath
theme works well in creating moments of playful fun, like Endris' juggling
striptease, to something more intense and intimate, such as the loved-triangle
themed acrobatic performance by Stern, Nikolaeva and Ries.
Soap is world-class circus that is bound to
have audiences' transfixed by what is being presented on the stage. It's full
of surprising moments and acts that - while may have been done before - have never
been done in this way. An extremely polished show that will have you looking at
your bathtub in a different light.
Venue: Malthouse Theatre, 113 Sturt Street, Southbank
Season: until 22 April | Tues - Sat 7.30pm, Sat 4pm, Sun 6:30pm
Length: 85 minutes
Tickets: Prices from $44.50 to $56.50
Bookings: MICF website
* Original review appeared on Theatre Press on 5 April 2017.
Venue: Malthouse Theatre, 113 Sturt Street, Southbank
Season: until 22 April | Tues - Sat 7.30pm, Sat 4pm, Sun 6:30pm
Length: 85 minutes
Tickets: Prices from $44.50 to $56.50
Bookings: MICF website
* Original review appeared on Theatre Press on 5 April 2017.
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