Lynne Lancaster

THE BURLESQUE HOUR

Moira Finucane stars in THE BURLESQUE HOUR. Pic Heidrun Lohr

Till November 24, the York Theatre at the Seymour Centre is transformed into a salon swathed in red Chinese lanterns to present THE BURLESQUE HOUR.

You’re likely to see more at the Seymour than you’ve seen at the Seymour before as this Glory Box edition features a fair phalanx of flesh, specifically from Moira Finucane, Queen of Provocative Variety, and co-creator and director of this rambunctious, risqué and ribald entertainment.

Her transcendent transgender flash trash wettish fetish is a treat and raincoat brigaders should flock to the table area, although umbrellas are issued if you’ve decided to front bare Mac. And watch out for her prick teasing balloon dance! What a bust!

Regular co-stars include Maude Davey, Holly Durant, Anna Lumb and Paul Cordeiro, with guest stars throughout the season, including Meow Meow, Toni Lamond, and Lily Paskas.

Opening night saw guest star Lilikoi Kaos put herself through the hoops putting the ooh la la in to the hula, and giving a whole new meaning to the creation of smoke rings.

Another guest star, Pamela Rabe, slinked in a sheath like some haute couture condom delighted the audience with a vulgar verbal about her vulva. Talk about vagina monologues!

The show’s title is a misnomer – THE BURLESQUE HOUR takes two hours which includes an interval and an invitation to participate in an ad hoc finale, a sort of feckless dancing ovation.

A free falling free forming structure belies the skill and artistry on show here, a sense of dishevelment accompanies the dishabille; an artistic anarchy reigns, thanks not only to the performers but the stage management and the electric light orchestrations.
A mixture of the great and grotesque, you’d be berserk to miss it.

THE BURLESQUE HOUR, which opened at the York Theatre, Seymour Centre on Thursday 15th November is playing for only twelve performances and closes on Saturday 24th November, 2012.

© Richard Cotter

16th November, 2012

Tags: Sydney Theatre Reviews- THE BURLESQUE HOUR, Seymour Centre, Richard Cotter

Published by Lynne Lancaster

A passionate theatre person Lynne is originally from Sydney and holds a B.Ed (Art) - a postgraduate Diploma in Information Management (Librarianship) and an MA in Theatre. While living in London ( 2002 -2007 ) Lynne completed the dance criticism course at Sadlers Wells linked in with Chichester University. Lynne has worked for both Ticketek and Ticketmaster here in Australia and was involved with the original production of THE BOY FROM OZ An Ausdance member Lynne is passionate about dance and has studied ballet and Flamenco. Before moving to London she photographed the Sydney Dance Company and Australian Ballet among other companies and has exhibited internationally. Lynne is a SAMAG member and a volunteer at the Art Gallery of NSW. Currently Lynne writes for arthub, danceinforma and sydneyartsguide.