Between the Covers

Amazing story telling and great performances. Really enjoyed the group acts. I never thought opening a jar of pickles would be so glamorous.

Entertaining, as always! Burlesque isn't really my cup of tea, but the framing of House of Hush shows make them an exception to that rule. The frame narrative was fun, though it felt a little more disconnected from the performances than usual. There were some real standout routines, both hilarious and beautifully touching. Definitely worth attending, especially if you have someone who wants to be introduced to high-quality burlesque!

Some parts were better than others, which is the nature of an anthology show. I prefer the performances that had more of a meaningful or plotty vision, though nothing was bad by any means. There’s a reason why House of Hush is mentioned every time you talk about burlesque in Edmonton.

The theme was a bit too unfocused for me this year. One one hand, I liked the story of the emcee, and her character development was a lot of fun. On the other hand, I felt like the performances were then only lightly related to her life story. This is kind of all small potatoes though when you have performers this talented. And the costumes are, of course, stunning.

My other small gripe is that one of the songs was strangely low fidelity. It’s a shame because it was one of my favourite of the performances.

A celebration of ALL women in beautiful movement, music and costumes, all very cleverly stitched together a with well written story that is funny, open and honest. Deliciously quippy! Awesome performances and a great time!

What a celebration of women!! This burlesque show featured various vignettes and there was comedy, beautiful costumes, and gorgeous choreography. My favourite part is the glorious body positivity, showcasing stunning women’s bodies of all sizes. Tons of fun! Highly recommend!

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A fun and imaginative burlesque take on the romantic past of a romance novelist, with gorgeous costumes, entertaining dancing, and a storyline that kept things playful and engaging. There were plenty of funny moments and great breaks throughout the show, making it an enjoyable overall experience. That said, the performance didn’t quite have the usual captivating quality I’ve come to expect from LeTabby Lexington. At times, it felt like you could see her thinking through the next move, which took away from some of the carefree, confident feeling that makes burlesque so captivating. Instead of getting completely lost in the performance, I occasionally found myself wondering how well some of the choreography had been rehearsed. Overall, it was an entertaining and visually beautiful show with some great moments, but it didn’t quite reach the polished, effortless level I was hoping for.

Art that relies on being inherently sexual is often very underappreciated. This is something true of burlesque, and often of romance novels as well, so it should come as no surprise that those romantic novel cliches served as a source of inspiration for the people at House of Hush. In Between the Covers, the audience is led through the evening by Belinda Cornish as our lavish hostess whose unique manner of speech is evocative of Schitt’s Creek’s Moira Rose, and whose fantastical life stories may not all be quite as true as she claims… But regardless of their truth, the spectacles of the hostess’s life are the foundation for the highlight of the show - the dancing. Featuring a cast of six burlesque performers, the show includes a variety of group numbers, solos, and duets, and all six performers get a chance to bear themselves on stage, metaphorically and literally. Of course burlesque is not up everyone’s alley, but if you are a burlesque enjoyer, you will certainly love Between the Covers. The story of the show is not the most interesting thing you’ll see, but it’s also not what you’re there to see - you’re there for the dancing. And by that you most certainly will not be disappointed.