In 2013, I had the good fortune of working front of
house when Spiegelword brought its show Empire to Melbourne’s
Crown Casino. I was able to repeatedly watch a variety of world-class
artists performing in some highly skillful and often death-defying acts, which
also proved to be an exhilarating experience for audience members. Fast forward
three years and Spiegelworld have returned their spiegeltent to the Crown
Casino rooftop with Absinthe.
Inspired by cabarets of late-19th century Europe, Absinthe is a variety of burlesque,
circus, song and dance that will appeal to everyone. Given the theme of the
show and the physique and strengths of the performers, there is also quite a
bit of flesh on display and plenty of sexual innuendo and some not so subtle
sexual humour by the hosts, The Gazillionaire and his sidekick Penny Pibbets.