Prepared to be wowed by this bubblelicious burlesque show by the sexy dynamic duo Kurt Murray and Iulia Benze, directly from a hugely successful run at Edinburgh Fringe. We both went in with an open, curious mind and left in awe at what we had just witnessed. An adult-only mixed visual incorporating bubble artistry and burlesque, although this is just the beginning of production.
The audience are immersed in the neon-glowing crypt of Barons Court Theatre. With mini pools of soapy watered wands awaiting, and other instruments hid in jugs near the back of the stage. With a hot and pumping playlist before the show begins, followed by a blackout, and we were off! No dialogue was truly said or required, as the two performers went right into an act of first date awkwardness to monster rebirths and even magic tricks to boot. Blowing and tossing bubbles left, right and centre, it wasn’t long before the adult-only aspect was truly ‘gestured’. And the shape of the bubbles complimented this.
The performance showcases their years of professionalism and talent in this 70 minute show, that encompasses all you can imagine being created with bubbles, and then some… The stage connection of Murray and Benze is clear to see in their confident delivery. Even when parts didn’t quite go to plan, they carried on as though it was meant to be. Bubble of all sizes and shapes, never ceased to amaze us and kept us begging for more!
The body strength of Benze is incredible, she put herself in so many acrobatic shapes in such a small theatre, and this must be applauded. Followed close by her outrageous qualities and personality, was the fool in love, Murray. As shapely as he is, Murray’s charm is in his humour of sleight of hand magic to draw out emotional bits of bubble and smoke fun. His capacity for airflow to constantly construct bubble after bubble is admirable, and a sight which we had never witnessed before.
This show is so much more than the title; incorporating burlesque, miming, innuendos galore and even shadow puppetry, combining classic theatre techniques into this undeniably unique arrangement. Even though the stories within this piece felt disjointed and didn’t always flow, we couldn’t take our eyes off the performance in anticipation of what was going to come next, not wanting to miss a second of it. A show about bubbles that makes a group of adults applaud, and in awe of what they are witnessing, is truly a remarkable statement.
Although we feel the story could be further developed, The Bubble Show for Adults will take you on a wild adventure where you can expect the unexpected. No matter how long or short it may feel. You will definitely enjoy yourself!
| BUBBLE SHOW FOR ADULTS ONLY | BARONS COURT THEATRE | UNTIL 24TH SEPTEMBER |
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