Cabaret: It’s the Bee’s Knees.
Poets. Artists. Composers. Actors. All given a space to share ideas, works and a love of art. That is how Cabaret began, in the Montmartre district of Paris. As the entertainment evolved, diners were given the opportunity to indulge, even interact with performers while enjoying a drink and/or meal. Post WWI, the art-form became even more popular across Europe, giving people a welcome opportunity to escape their lives for a night.
Cabaret
I’ll admit, I fancy a cheap night out with live music, up-and-coming artists—entertainment that’s uncut and fun-loving. I somehow always find myself a couple beers along (yes, cheap date) singing along to words I didn’t know five minutes earlier with the rest of the audience, pushed up next to the stage, immune to heat and smells that are but a byproduct of the venue. One of my previous posts highlighted a couple of these great places to go in London, and one shouldn’t live or visit this city without seeing some of this raw entertainment.
But, I also liked to get dressed up. Cocktailed (yes, cocktailed). Dined. Entertained. Served a delicious three course meal by someone in fancy dress, while sipping on something other than a pint glass.
There are a few things the French have done just right. And knowing how to enjoy a meal is one. We so often rush through our meals, our interactions—sometimes even becoming frustrated when our dining experiences don’t match our “fast” food expectations. Mais, non. Cabaret, Burlesque, jazz—these acts are about taking your time and enjoying your company well into the night.
Meet Proud Cabaret. Slow down and enjoy, without breaking the bank.
What are your favorite food and entertainment spots in London?
Today’s Deal for London | (Running till the end of Tuesday the 19th October, 2010) |
Photography: fide
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