For years, we've been wanting to do a show in a Spiegeltent. The venue loss finally encouraged us to get off our asses and make the contact. The result?
PRETENÇIÓN: un cirque de burlesque, un burlesque de cirque
9/13/08 & 10/18/08 at 10pm
Saturday, September 13 @ 8pm & Saturday, October 18 @ 10pm
Spiegelworld @ Fulton Fish Market
South Street Seaport, Pier 17, under the Brooklyn Bridge
Admission: $20 | Ticketing services provided by Ticket Central, 212-279-4200, Noon to 8pm Daily. Book online at www.spiegelworld.com
"Pretençión is the place where Mystery sits at a table with Elegance, and Imagination orders a round of drinks before dinner. It is a world where those drinks are served by a pompous clown."
SPIEGELWORLD, the leader in antique-tent-based entertainment in NYC and beyond, is pleased to announce the addition of the "Best Burlesque" in New York (New York Magazine) to its fall roster of shows, with a brand-new world-premiere event developed by Pinchbottom especially for the venue. Joining the ranks of Spiegelworld hits like "Absinthe", "La Vie", and "Desir" comes Pinchbottom's "PRETENÇIÓN" -- un cirque de burlesque, un burlesque de cirque.
"Join Pinchbottom on a sensual quest for Pretençión, an imaginary yet sexy element that turns burlesque performers from 'Jerkques' (ordinary people) into self-important 'Cirques': infuriatingly magical, unendurably spellbinding artistes who peel away the mundane with every layer of clothing."
PRETENÇIÓN takes cirque where only Pinchbottom can take it; past the bounds of good taste and into the realm of hilarious self-parody. Be dazzled as burlesque performers are transformed into erotic acrobats, self-hating clowns, impossibly accented ringmasters, incomprehensible lessons in morality, oblique songsmiths, spanking machines, and (of course) bunnies.
"We're couldn't be more thrilled that Spiegelworld invited us to be a part of their September and October lineup," said producer Jonny Porkpie, "And we hope that this show will honor both their history and the history of these wonderful Spiegeltents, while at the same time mocking it mercilessly."
With an all-star lineup featuring a tent full of award-winning burlesque performers, PRETENÇIÓN promises to be a high-falootin' treat for cirque-lovers and haters alike. Starring Nasty Canasta & Jonny Porkpie, plus Bastard Keith, Naughtia Nice, and Tigger!, with special guest stars 9/13: Amber Ray & Muffinhead, Clams Casino, Creamy Stevens, Trixie Little & The Evil Hate Monkey and 10/18: Delirium Tremens, Dirty Martini, GiGi La Femme, Little Brooklyn
"Step into the world of PRETENÇIÓN -- but be careful not to trip on the magic."
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