Review – Glory Box
Glory Box is a night of absurd seduction and shock! Putting very unique and often circus-inspired twists on classic burlesque routines, Glory Box is a modern burlesque show in the true sense of the word. Glory Box challenges everything the audience thinks they know about burlesque, the art of seduction, and their own limits. In one swoop of a hula hoop, the audience is asking for more, more, more, and the performers give everything they have. Featuring enthusiastic vocal routines, often hairy dance interludes, and costumes that thrill with their sparkle and ferocity, Glory Box is a night of devilish delights, and one not to be missed!
The strength of the show comes from the committed performances of the five talented dancers, singers and actors on stage. Clothes are of course tossed, and nipples are very much exposed, but when it comes down to it the real champion of this show is the intensity of, and commitment to, the performance. Each number has its own personality and its own shocks. Each twist from the ordinary is delivered with precision and the right amount of suspense, tantalising the audience and teasing those who think they know what is coming next. Balloons, hula hoops and straitjackets make brief appearances in the frivolity on stage, leaving the audience questioning how such stunts were pulled off, and more to the point, why! Nonetheless, there are many numbers which sparkle from pure talent. Amazing vocals and some impressive acrobatics feature heavily as the show draws upon cabaret and circus styles in their unique take on modern seduction.
Overall, Glory Box is a performance showcasing traditional (and some rather non-traditional) talents, both with and without clothes. The often unruly and unpredictable performance style is engaging and entertaining. So if you like a bit of pizazz, lots of laughs, and some absurdity, Glory Box is the show for you.
