Chelmsford Fling Fest

Well, I its 12:26 and I have yet to shower and clean the make up off my face from last nights gig. A few hours of sleep on Jay’s sofa, and a very pleasant breakfast in his garden in Brighton this morning. So with a fuzzy head and a filthy body I will attempt to recall the Fling festival.

Beatrix Von Bourbon put together a great team, a solid and colourful variety, including classic stripteases from Vendetta Vain, mind boggling juggling from Remi Darbois, hilarious stand up and comedy sets from Anil Desai, spot on pole burlesque acts from Miss Glory Pole (give me that pole) Mysti Vines stand up talking vagina, funny, Miss Margot’s incredible balancing acts and Chrys Columbine’s delicate stripteases.

Sitting cheek by jowl with us in the cabaret tent were Miss Behave, Chris a modern clown and emcee and a team of soft ropers, clowns, and other such wonders.

For me, it went pretty well, the re-considered mouse is working well, its still a little messy and the confetti popper I am using is unreliable. I think I can play a little more with this act, fleshing out the wrongness that I am drawn to. Pubic hair cough ball methinks.

The Squid sadly suffered, due to the odd and constricting conditions the festival placed upon the venue. These included time constrictions, as well as power constrictions which after a day of the venue having power cuts and other technical problems, which had left us running late, left poor Chrys and myself and Mysti bolting through our final acts. So for me it was a bit blurry. Focus was placed on exiting rather than being.

However, bar the technical oddities and time issues, the team were incredibly professional and got through it all without throwing hissy fits, hats off to Miss Glory Pearl who continued her pole routine after both lights and sound had cut out.

Reflecting upon the night, mmmm, the heart is big and cumbersome, I want someone to design a slot together metal heart/pole, easily transportable for me, any sponsors please raise a hand. Next, I want to reconsider the squid and get the squid ink back. I’m thinking water bombs and paddling pools. I may also need to reconsider the scooter for venues without side stage entrances.

The rest of today will be rest, sorting out the costumes and perhaps doing a little reading.

Tags: Anil Desai, Beatrix Von Bourbon, Chrys Columbine, Miss Behave, Miss Glory Pearl, Mysti Vine, Vendetta Vain