This is circus, but with a Spiegeltent twist: a naked man straining against cling film before rolling over giant blue balls; a dancer twisting and flexing on the floor like a woman with zombie limbs that leaves you feeling like you’ve been to a chiropractor.
Explore MoreLooking like they had been transported straight from a 1930s tea dance, the FB Pocket Orchestra brought the sounds of the early 20th century back to the Spiegeltent – the sort of music that would have reverberated around its mirrored walls at its creation.
Explore MoreThere are times when the Spiegeltent tent tingles: listening and watching to Lera Lynn was one of those times.
Explore MoreJust one week on from Eurovision, how much thirst would Norfolk have for French electro-pop act Broken Back?
Explore MoreSongs of death and despair can be a little spine-chilling at the best of times; combined with a slighty nippy Spiegeltent it could be quite hard to find some respite.
Explore MoreNorwich was in the mood to party tonight, and the House Gospel Choir was more than happy to provide the soundtrack.
Explore MoreIf the Spiegeltent hadn’t been standing for a week you might have worried for its structural integrity, such was the thumping, stamping raucous reception afforded to Molotov Jukebox.
Explore MoreI have a new infatuation, and her name is Camille O’Sullivan.
Explore MoreTime was when all authors had to do was to turn up and read from
their works — now they must fight for survival.
This was Norfolk and Norwich festival-goers’ chance to join the Frisky and Mannish School of Pop – but what did we learn?
Explore MoreThey’ve saved the best for (nearly) last: Circa’s Beyond is the pick of this year’s Norfolk and Norwich Festival.
Explore MoreWhen their cheeriest song is one about crucifixion, you know you’ve stumbled upon a rather odd band.
Explore MoreThe Spiegeltent was made for daring, cheeky, cabaret – and Les Enfants Perdus was made for the Spiegeltent.
Explore MoreNow a regular part of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival the
Spiegeltent is a venerable touring venue, said to be a century old. Dr Teeth
definitely gave the old girl a workout on Friday night.
Burlesque was back in Norwich for the first day of the 2010 Norfolk and Norwich Festival – and it was as camp as a row of Spiegeltents.
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