You know when someone recommends something to you and so you go watch/see/listen whatever to it without knowing anything about it and it turns out to be amazing? Slava's Snow Show is just that. I may just be saying this partly because this amazing show is so indescribable that I cannot find the words to talk about it, but nonetheless before I continue further I must say GO AND SEE IT. Even if you don't like the sound of it from this review or you don't even read what I write, without a doubt go and see this show. Whether you're old or young, whatever you are into, you will love it. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity seeing this show.
It starts with what I'd like to say a depressed clown trying to commit suicide. Yes, you read correct - a clown trying to commit suicide - but bear with me. It isn't even sad. There's nothing sad about this show. And FYI, he doesn't commit suicide in the end! To be honest though, the show's stars aren't exactly clowns...nor are they mime artists..it's very hard to describe what they actually are. This show doesn't follow a storyline and it doesn't make sense. But if I really had to describe it I would say its a magical, inexplainable, hilarious magical show.
I can't tell you what happens within the show without ruining it but I will reveal a little bit. The show focuses immensely on the audience. Don't worry, if you're shy you won't get forced on stage or be made to stand up in front of anyone. What I simply mean is that it's very interactive with the audience and involves them a lot - from a giant 'cobweb' emerging from the stage that you will have to pass over your heads to the people behind you, to a paper snowstorm that will quite literally bury you in paper snow. Sounds weird? You bet. Fun though? Most definitely.
It's funny, heart warming and is fun for all the family - plus it will get you in the Christmassy mood. Slava's Snow Show was created and staged by Russian performance artist Slava Polunin and won the Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience. It was also nominated for the Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event.
Just a note, when it comes to the intermission, I would recommend not to be too long in the toliet/getting your drinks or whatever. They all come out into the audience at this stage, wandering about at first but then 10 or so of them are suddenly causing full on mischief! And I mean absolute mischief, one girl even got picked up and they ran away with her on stage! It was absolutely hilarious. The first time I saw the show one of them came up to me and hugged me then revealed a massive old granny bra from his pocket, waving it above his head as if I was the one wearing it. Then when I went recently, another one climbed over me and, well, lets say paused for a good minute with his 'downstairs area' in my face, causing absolute hilarious embarrassment on my half. And if you do get a chance to see this show, I wouldn't recommend getting seats that are in the stands or on an upper tier/floor or whatever as you will miss out on so much of the show if you do.
I'm not bonkers by the way for this mad review trying to explain it. Angelina Jolie is also a massive fan of this show so if she likes it then trust me, it's worth it!
