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Tom Tom Club

Strut & Fret with Udderbelly Productions

Fitter than fiddles, quicker than whippets and bursting at the (very toned) seams with talent, you simply won't know what's hit you after an hour of power with the superb 'Tom Tom Club'. The seven-strong Australian collective comprises four acrobats, a DJ, human beat-boxer and drummer, all of whom are individually gifted and together create an utterly thrilling edge-of-the-seat experience. This is truly innovative circus performed by a bunch of charming dare-devils who are clearly having a great time, evident from the humour that underpins the show. Highlights included beat-boxing whilst break-dancing and the insane human see-saw contraption, which results in dazzling, back-flipping action. It was no surprise when the show ended with a standing ovation as the 'Tom Tom Club' have clearly got something very, very special.

Udderbelly, 2 – 25 May (not 19), times vary, prices vary, fpp 39

tw rating: 5/5

published: Aug-2008

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