I entered The Lafayette at Underbelly’s Circus Hub in the Meadows, a giant circus tent that can hold 550 people. I sat down and looked into the smoke-filled space, a wrestling ring barely visible. The crowd seemed like a genuine mix from all walks of life and all ages. The atmosphere was electric and the show hadn't even begun.
The next hour and 10 minutes were an absolute rollercoaster of emotions.
I was worried that the show was just going to be cheesey overacting and very little plot whilst people beat the living snot out of one another. Instead, I was treated to the most adrenaline-raising theatre experience of my life. It was the perfect mix of story telling and action, and I even found myself learning so much about Norse mythology through the show.
It has its tender moments too. The story line involving Loki and his daughter genuinely made my heart drop and caused me to let out an audible gasp. You could have heard a pin drop amongst the sold-out venue.
These performers are phenomenal. Not only have they got the skills of wrestlers, every single one of them are solid actors that can make you laugh your ass off as easily as they can make you shed a tear.
I know some of you might consider a pro-wrestling show to be a little too low brow and thus maybe unejoyable, but let me tell you this: Mrslovesthefringe is a literal PhD candidate who loves Oscar Wilde, baking, and wearing flowery dresses, and I swear to God at one point I heard her scream, "FINISH HIM!"
You just can't help but get caught up in the story, cheer for the good guys, and boo for the bad guys, all the while having the time of your life!
This show was so much fun that I even stayed behind after to get my photo taken with some of the cast! I am delighted to announce that I am awarding them a Fantastic Fringe Award!
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I hope you are taking a chance on shows this year, and I hope you are having a fantastic fringe!
Love,
Tony x
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