Adults-only circus: sexy, subversive and silly

THE BLUE SHOW Rating: 4/5 Circus Oz, The Circus Oz Melba Spiegeltent, January 13 until February 6 www.circusoz.com.au

By InvestSMART · 17 Jan 2011

By InvestSMART ·
17 Jan 2011

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THE BLUE SHOW

Rating: 4/5

Circus Oz, The Circus Oz Melba Spiegeltent, January 13 until February 6 www.circusoz.com.au

FINALLY, there's a good reason to visit Docklands: it's the home of Circus Oz's new 100-year-old Spiegeltent. From the outside it doesn't look like much, but inside, the mirror-lined walls and creaky wooden floors create a cosy, old-world cabaret atmosphere.

It's the perfect venue for The Blue Show, an adults-only revue with a vibe that's sexy, subversive, silly, and stuffed full of fun.

As a pregnant bogan couple, Flip Kammerer and Jeremy Davies are hilarious, swigging on UDLs and performing an interpretive dance to Eternal Flame.

Michael Ling and Paul O'Keeffe add a touch of beauty through synchronised stretching and spinning in a mesmerising double aerial act on the German Wheel.

Ling and Sarah Ward's musical duet is unforgettable. Whistling Bach's Air on a G String in nothing but sparkly red G-strings, they cleverly segue into cheeky partial nudity.

The danger levels are often hair-raisingly high, with hard hats provided for those in the front row seats as juggling clubs, tables and airborne acrobats are just a few of the items that could fly into the audience at any given moment.

Yet the skill of the cast in managing fast-paced feats such as the spectacular group juggling routines and incredible floor to ceiling human pyramids is, as ever, assured.

It wouldn't be a Circus Oz show without a smattering of politics and some great music, with Ward and Bec Matthews contributing queer-friendly songs and funky accompaniment.

The Blue Show is stacked with goofy entertainment and close-up circus thrills, a hot addition to the neighbourhood.

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Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…

What is Circus Oz's The Blue Show and where is it playing?

The Blue Show is an adults-only revue from Circus Oz staged in the 100-year-old Melba Spiegeltent at Docklands. The review notes its cosy, mirror-lined interior and cabaret atmosphere. (Showings ran January 13 to February 6; tickets and details are on circusoz.com.au.)

How might The Blue Show affect foot traffic and activity in Docklands?

The review calls the Spiegeltent a ‘good reason to visit Docklands’ and describes the show as ‘a hot addition to the neighbourhood,’ suggesting it draws visitors and nightlife to the area and can boost local activity around the venue.

What makes the Melba Spiegeltent a notable venue for investors or local businesses to watch?

According to the article, the Melba Spiegeltent is a unique, 100-year-old, mirror-lined cabaret space that creates strong atmosphere. Unique cultural venues like this can become neighbourhood draws, potentially supporting nearby hospitality and retail trade by attracting audiences.

What kinds of performances and acts are featured in The Blue Show?

The Blue Show mixes comedy, acrobatics and music: comic routines (for example a pregnant bogan couple bit), double aerial German Wheel acts, a memorable musical duet (including whistled Bach), group juggling routines, floor-to-ceiling human pyramids and cheeky partial nudity—all described as sexy, subversive, silly and fun.

Are there any audience safety or content considerations mentioned for The Blue Show?

Yes. The review highlights hair-raising danger levels in moments—front-row patrons are even given hard hats because juggling clubs, tables and airborne acrobats can come close to the audience. It’s also adults-only and includes partial nudity, so audience suitability is noted.

Does The Blue Show include political or diverse themes that could influence audience appeal?

The article says Circus Oz’s show contains a ‘smattering of politics’ and features queer-friendly songs and funky musical accompaniment, indicating content that speaks to diverse audiences and incorporates political or social commentary.

Where can I find tickets and official information about Circus Oz and The Blue Show?

The review lists the official Circus Oz website—circusoz.com.au—for show information and tickets. The article also provides the run dates (January 13 to February 6) for this season at the Melba Spiegeltent.

What should everyday investors take away from a successful seasonal show like The Blue Show?

From the review’s perspective, a well-reviewed, site-specific show can act as a neighbourhood draw—bringing people to Docklands and adding nightlife appeal. For everyday investors, that kind of cultural activity can signal stronger local foot traffic and vibrancy, which can be positive for nearby hospitality and retail businesses.