A ‘jaw-dropping’ circus and cabaret show will take place on the roof of Mayfield Depot for six weeks this summer. The worldwide touring La Clique, which has performed shows from Paris to New York, will take up residence for the first time in the north from May 25.
The show will be performed in a specially designed 1920s ‘spiegeltent’, which will be erected specifically for the run of shows. The lavish production, which combines everything from acrobatics to comedy, is being brought to the city by Edinburgh Fringe regulars and festival organisers Underbelly.
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Ed Bartlam and Charlie Wood, co-directors of Underbelly, said: “We’re beyond thrilled to finally bring Underbelly to Manchester this Summer, and we can’t think of a show more perfect than La Clique.
“La Clique is all about audiences having the most incredible time in the majestic Spiegeltent, being entertained by the world's best circus, cabaret and comedy performers - your jaw will be on the floor one minute, and your stomach in pain from laughing the next.
“Surrounding the Spiegeltent, we’re bringing our famous Underbelly pop-up flair, taking over the incredible rooftop of Depot Mayfield with a beautiful outdoor bar and delicious street food. Join us for the event of the Summer, we promise it won’t disappoint.”
David Bates, creative director and producer of La Clique, said: “La Clique has been described as ‘Over the Head, Under the Skin and Below the Belt…’ – it is the original circus cabaret that has taken the world by storm from Paris to New York, and everywhere in between. It’s sexy, it’s funny, it’s dangerous... Manchester, strap yourself in, it’s your turn now to feel the thrill and we couldn’t be more excited!”
Among those performing at the Olivier Award-winning production will be tension strap artist LJ Marles, singer Chastity Belt, aerial contortion artist Miranda Menzies, and comedy and stunt performer Sam Goodburn.
The spielgeltent, or ‘mirror tent’, that the show will be performed in is an original Belgian style tent from the late 19th century, and will feature both main auditorium seats as well as private booths. The shows will run from Tuesday to Sunday.
Tickets starting at £19.50 are on sale now.
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