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Post by indabe on Jul 14, 2024 7:38:22 GMT
What a disappointment! We saw the first show in 2006, for the re-opening of the Roundhouse, my jaw was literally on the floor. It was Cirque de Soleil on Steroids! From the Running man set, to the swimming pool above your head, it was just so full of raw energy. We were there again in 2014, though not as fresh as the 2006 show, it was still an exhilarating experience.
2024 -AVEN is a major disappointment, no heart, no soul. Nothing original, no narrative to hold the set pieces together! Maybe times have moved on, it just felt unoriginal, seen better in other shows, the drumming somewhat passé I thought the show was badly thought out. I’m tall but so much was not visible to me. I had a momentarily glimpse of a screen at one end of the room. There seemed to be performers, who looked like they were sitting on bicycle seats, that was all I saw, as vision was obscured by a group of tall men. The acrobats who wizzed around the walls in previous incarnations, were replaced by a single woman, who circled around, suspended by a crane! The suspended swimming pool was much reduced in size and was so far away from us, we couldn’t see what was going on. A giant inflatable whale came on, reminiscent of a 90’s rock show. It didn’t do much and it just went on for too long, as did much of the set pieces. It all seemed very Ibiza nightclub, especially when water was sprayed from a hose, over the audience, couldn’t understand why! I booked ages ago and paid £49 per ticket, for a show that lasted 60 minutes, tickets have now been on offer for £15, which is basically what it’s worth! If you haven’t seen it before you would probably enjoy it but not in the mind blowing way of the previous shows.
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Post by gmoneyoutlaw on Jul 27, 2024 16:28:59 GMT
What a disappointment! We saw the first show in 2006, for the re-opening of the Roundhouse, my jaw was literally on the floor. It was Cirque de Soleil on Steroids! From the Running man set, to the swimming pool above your head, it was just so full of raw energy. We were there again in 2014, though not as fresh as the 2006 show, it was still an exhilarating experience. 2024 -AVEN is a major disappointment, no heart, no soul. Nothing original, no narrative to hold the set pieces together! Maybe times have moved on, it just felt unoriginal, seen better in other shows, the drumming somewhat passé I thought the show was badly thought out. I’m tall but so much was not visible to me. I had a momentarily glimpse of a screen at one end of the room. There seemed to be performers, who looked like they were sitting on bicycle seats, that was all I saw, as vision was obscured by a group of tall men. The acrobats who wizzed around the walls in previous incarnations, were replaced by a single woman, who circled around, suspended by a crane! The suspended swimming pool was much reduced in size and was so far away from us, we couldn’t see what was going on. A giant inflatable whale came on, reminiscent of a 90’s rock show. It didn’t do much and it just went on for too long, as did much of the set pieces. It all seemed very Ibiza nightclub, especially when water was sprayed from a hose, over the audience, couldn’t understand why! I booked ages ago and paid £49 per ticket, for a show that lasted 60 minutes, tickets have now been on offer for £15, which is basically what it’s worth! If you haven’t seen it before you would probably enjoy it but not in the mind blowing way of the previous shows. I’m so sorry to read your post. I saw Aven in Buenos Aires in February twice. I did pay £10 each time and loved it to death. I’ve not been to London to see it, but there must have been major changes. The venue in BA is purpose built so it’s exactly the best experience. The performers were having the time of their lives and I was able to reach out and touch then, they were that close. On my second visit performers were on the floor and eye to eye. Yes dress to get a light rain on. Is there a curtain in UK production? Could it be at the wrong venue. When they come to the US I will see it again as I won’t be in London during this run
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Post by happysooz2 on Aug 9, 2024 8:40:53 GMT
This really is the happiest show in London. I won’t fact check the OP as maybe they didn’t realise you can move around the venue, get as close as you want to each sequence and not be stuck behind someone taller than you.
I saw the original at the Roundhouse. I think everyone did, it felt like it was compulsory in the early 2000s. Oddly enough, I only remember the pool sequence. I suspect I will remember far more of this show, as so many of the visuals are so distinct and full of energy. I’m not going to describe as I do think the element of surprise is part of the wonder. I’d recommend (counter-intuitively) standing in the middle at the back, as far away as possible from the drummers who open the show, to be where the set comes out. Then you can be as close as you want.
I’ve taken my daughter twice. She wants to go again. She cannot stop talking about it. Wear something you are happy to get wet 😹
It is life affirming, fun and I’ll go multiple more times before the end of the run.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Aug 23, 2024 7:25:29 GMT
I quite enjoyed this as its fun, a lot more enjoyable than Cirque du soleil. Its definetley one to see with friends and have a beer beforehand. Some great images are created, perhaps 1 or 2 linger for too long?
I would happily see their stuff again but on a discounted rate.
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