In March, I had an evening out to see the theatre performance of "Cabaret" at The Playhouse (Kit Kat Club) next to Embankment station. This was my first visit to this theatre, and the story is about an American man who goes to visit Berlin in order to write a book in the backdrop of the late 1930s. There, he meets a woman working in a club, and the story has political undertones of the start of the build-up to World War II. I did not know what the story was about before I visited, and I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed it.
The entrance to the theatre was through the basement, which made it seem that you were entering a club. I received a shot of alcohol on entry (as did everyone), and I watched the entertainers dance around the different areas inside the club. I ordered a special drink at the bar, which was topped with champagne.
The music and dancing happened whilst waiting for the show to begin, and visitors could watch in the threatre itself or in one of the communal or bar areas. I loved that they did that so that the audience could feel immersed in a 1930s club. The theatre is a little bit different in that the stage is in the middle of the room with views on all the sides, but everyone got a good view no matter where they were sat as the stage did move as well.
I really recommend this show as I enjoyed it.
Leave a comment