2 posts tagged “human zoo”
Put together a trapeze arist, zookeeper, sinister ring leader, and a pair of Zebras and you could be at the hedonistic themed party the Human Zoo. Creatively fusing performance art, music, magic and other surprising quirks, this one-off event saw a tremendous crowd of 250 fun loving party goers!
Musically The Gentle Mystics brought a powerfully psychedelic dose of Gyp-Hop- imagine circus freak show era Tom Waits on ecstasy and peyote. The Bohemianauts demonstrated new standards and squeezebox revivalism with gypsy jazz, songs about vodka and daring stunts. In addition to this Ophelia Blitz performed alongside the band, playing the washboard and divulging in sick cabaret, setting herself on fire!
Kid iD rocked the place with their original and upbeat performance, playing music from folk to funk and ska to drum'n'bass. I highlight for me was the point where Ian (one of the lead dudes) had to get his trousers gaffer taped up onstage as they were falling down- hilarious! Testimonial from the band;
"Absolutely tiptop. Quirky, fresh, fun and friendly. One of the best nights we've played in London town!" Ian Dudfield, Kid iD
Big thanks also go out to our DJ’s who took a wrapping by the venue manager for
there apparent “strictly roots” music policy!! Symmetrik, Chin Suppressor, Spin-K, Burn Bros and Hungry Man took good care of the decks.
Standnotamazed were also a fantastic addition to the evening, creating a sexy and interactive element that is soooo important at our events. Watching the gents jaws drop wide when Lucy performed ‘The Rope’ on stage was a memory for me! The performance collective create work fusing contemporary magic with movement based theatre. Established by movement director Lucy Cullingford and contemporary magician John van der Put, the company seeks to create groundbreaking theatre blurring the line between the real and the imagined.
We very much missed the fabulous Lisa Devaney, our resident spit poet performer who was away jet-setting for the event. However, she has created a new show over the past few months that I’m excited to see at Madame Jo Jo’s for the Finger in the Pie festival this week end. Watch out for my business partner the fabulous Simon Harris performing as an American transvestite, hola hola!
Video footage of the night is in production and will be posted up on this site and the facebook event. Please add yourself to the guest list if you would like to keep informed about up and coming interactive puddings.
The only problem now is thinking up an original, quirky business name to put to our themed parties. Watch this space for our own next summer masterpiece, already in progress- think country mansion, think interactive, think summer sun…
“Dance as if no one is watching;
love as if you can't be hurt.
Sing tho' no one is listening;
live as if it's heaven on earth.”
Author Unknown
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls. It’s feeding time at the Human Zoo. Come feast on the spoils of a millennia of civilization. The meek shall inherit the earth but the freaks will rule the night. Allow the Human Zoo to coax you from your cage to enjoy an evening of ‘dark beyond the fringes’ fun.
The team that brought you the Nativity Hoedown have joined forces with Standnotamazed, who provide the finest contemporary cabaret and magic. Expect another unforgettable night of rabble rousing bands and alternative entertainment. The Human Zoo is a celebration of the age of rubbernecking and an opportunity for all of you to get down and just show off. Expect the sounds of ska, klezmer, dub and folk.
Dress code : As inspired
£8 entry
March 29th at Passing Clouds 440 Kingsland Road, Dalston, London E8
PLEASE RSVP FOR COMPULSORY GUEST LIST- either by facebook or missrisk@gmail.com
