The show, a collaboration between the Menier Chocolate Factory and Strut & Fret, will run at live music venue Lafayette from the 15th March until the 6th July.
Menier Chocolate Factory and Strut & Fret has announced the world premiere of Sabrage, a brand-new theatrical experience combining the worlds of circus and cabaret and set to open at leading live music venue Lafayette for a strictly limited run.
The show – taken after the ceremonial practice of opening a champagne bottle with a saber – invites audiences to delve into the world of allure and seduction within this intimate venue.
Lafayette has held performances from a huge range of artists including: Charli XCX, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Maggie Rogers, Dave, Olivia Dean, Beck, Becky Hill, Anne-Marie, and The Pretenders.
Talking about the news, Lafayette founder, Ben Lovett (Mumford & Sons) said: “With over 250,000 music fans who’ve walked through our doors, we’ve had the privilege of hosting countless unforgettable moments—nights where artists have made our venue their home, even if just for one show. This year, we’re excited to evolve and expand our definition of what an arts venue can be. Partnering with Sabrage, we’ll introduce a one-of-a-kind experience to Lafayette, blending creativity and innovation in new ways.”
Directed by Scott Maidment, public booking for the show will open on the 14th February at 9am. Further details have yet to be revealed, but it has been described as “an intoxicating blend of vintage French glamour, high-end spectacle and titillating acts to infatuate, illuminate and inspire.”
Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase VIP access to the backstage hideaway – Nola’s Bar—an opulent speakeasy that channels the heady glamour of the Roaring Twenties. Tucked away like a well-kept secret, this hideaway fuses vintage elegance with a house-party spirit, where plush surroundings, handcrafted cocktails, and a rhythm of live music create an atmosphere of unbridled revelry.
Commenting on the announcement, Maidment said: “We are delighted to partner with the Menier Chocolate Factory to bring Sabrage to life at Lafayette. Our production infuses risqué cabaret acts and voyeurism with an intoxicating spectacle of burlesque and circus performance. With Menier Chocolate Factory’s commitment to championing groundbreaking productions and Lafayette’s reputation for delivering unforgettable experiences, Sabrage couldn’t be a better fit!”
To find out more visit: https://sabrageshow.co.uk/