RISQUE REVUÈ

Be transported to a world of decadence and debauchery at Slide’s latest production, Risquè Revue. Set in the heart of Paris, the aptly named show will bring audiences daringly close to indelicacy with its ultramodern neo-burlesque, aerial routines, erotic shadow play and sexy soundtrack.

“Whereas burlesque is really about the strip, neo-burlesque is about the tease,” explains Steven Watson, the only male performer of six involved in the show. He promises some titillating teasing of the senses.

While eyes wonder at the aerial striptease overhead, tastebuds will be sated with a decadent French-inspired three-course meal.

With lavish costuming, state of the art lighting and rigorous training to ensure performers can tease with grace up in the air, audiences can expect more than some feathers and a wiggle at Risque Revuè.

“The high production value makes it a fully immersive experience,” says Watson.

As a male burlesque performer in a female dominated world, Watson was enticed into the burlesque industry seven years ago.

“Coming from a dance background, I’ve always been a performer and burlesque is just a different style of performance that’s fun to explore,” says Watson. (MT)

Mar 5-May 15, Slide Lounge, 41 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, $75, slide.com.au/risquerevue/

BY MELODY TEH