Allan Chapple

BLACKnGOLD

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BlacknGold dancers

Briana Bluebell, Miss Burlesque Australia 2012, has brought to the Slide Lounge a cheeky little cabaret show with an enthusiastic cast of two of each gender. But it was more than a fairly traditional version of burlesque. (I once visited the “Follies Bergere” in Paris and after three numbers I was hanging out for the punctuating sight acts!).

No there’s more: Ms Briana has a pleasing voice and I particularly liked “Young and Beautiful”. The dancers came alive from about the fifth number with the jazz and jive duos a standout. In the second act “Judas” and “The Best of You” were memorable.

I had a good night, notwithstanding the late start and a dirty glass accompanying my beer!

Worth seeing, BLAKnGOLD played at the Slide Lounge, 41 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst on 41 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst.

Published by Allan Chapple

Allan Chapple has done over three thousand performances, including the series director in 2005 Tele movie ''Dynasty – Behind the Scenes'', two thirds of which involved singing, and has produced a dozen or more dramatic and comic plays, 2 full scale musicals, 6 theatre restaurant shows, 20 pantomimes and children’s shows, 2 short films and written and directed some 60 corporate and training videos. He has taught acting for TV and Film at Ensemble Studios as well as acting for theatre at Brent Street and many other schools, and corporate communication skills for many top leaders in the public and private sectors.