I arrived at the theatre expecting to see a good burlesque act and I came away feeling like I'd seen a great show. I had interacted with several of the performers on the Fringe grounds, and what intrigued me was this burlesque troop’s mission to be inclusive about who's on stage: performers with various body shapes/sizes and levels of experience. They also mentioned it was the first time they were doing a full scale theatrical show. I went in with an open mind and they far exceeded my expectations.

I loved the storyline that Amelia de Ville, the director, created. The dance numbers brought immediate energy to the stage and sustained it for 60 minutes, and the story arc allowed the individual performances to be threaded in a cohesive way. And if you’re showing up for some hot burlesque, you’ll get it! Several shows at this year’s Fringe have drawn me in for 45 to 50 minutes but lost me in the last 10. Not this show! Espresso burlesque, you’ve created something special. l highly recommend this show!