the black goat in the cabaret with three young

[reverancepavane]

Tonight I went to see the one and only show of La Chevre Noir which played to a packed crowd at La Boheme. Which is a pity, because I would have liked to be able to recommend that people go and see it themselves. So <nah nah na na nah> You missed out on an excellent show. It was a fairly standard rendition of many of the standard Parisian cabaret songs made famous by Èdith Piaf et al, coupled with some interesting modern additions, linked together by a loosely themed skit that this was the final show to be held in La Chevre Noir ("The Black Goat"), a small Parisian cabaret. Starring Catherine Campbell, Sidonie Henbest and Jamie Jewell, with Christopher [Name Deleted For Security Reasons] on piano, it was a nicely intimate show (says the person in spitake range of the performance). Catherine and Sidonie were quite good (I think Catherine had an edge on Sidonie, possibly because she made more use of the audience as a prop, and thus connected better with the audience*), but as far as musical performance goes, it was difficult to beat Jaimie, especially with his excellent rendition of Lady Marmalade. Not to mention the bike shorts.** We were also treated to a selection of combined acts, of which my favourite was the titular song (La chevre noir). It would be difficult to not enjoy a show where the performers were having as much fun as they were obviously having. Most excellent. dalmeny, your friendship (and reputation) is safe.*** [* OK. She sat on my lap. I'm biased. Even if her husband (the doorman with the mustachio most elegantly waxed) was on the other side of the room.] [** We are not mentioning the bike shorts! OK!] [*** Especially as you are not my wife.]