I’m a sucker for a Cabaret so when I got invited to the relaunch night of Sabrage having missed it the first time round I was excited to check it out. Sabrage describes itself as a cabaret blending acrobatics, French glamour and high end spectacle but does it do what it says on the tin? Sabrage itself is the act of opening a champagne bottle with a sword and this theme of decadence, drink and underlying eroticism ran throughout the evening.

The show presented a huge variety of performances puling from each of the 8 strong casts individual talents. We meet Rechelle who not only oozes sex appeal but is blessed with vocal talents, Flynn Miller and Kimberley Bargenquast perform as Duo Wonderlust and they are possibly the highlight of the evening with their sensual but spectacular ariel double act which comes towards the end of the show and really leans into saving the best for last.

Emma Phillips is billed as a world renowned circus artist and you can see why – she performs both parasol juggling along with table spinning all with her feet. Christian Nimri takes to the stage on skates although with the seating being lower than the stage it did make it difficult to really appreciate his skill. Last but by far means least Skye Ladel has the audience eating out the of the palm of her hand with her burlesque style dance ability.

Throughout the evening we are guided by our two very cheeky hosts Remi Martin and Spencer Novich who play with the audience expertly and contrasted with each other perfectly. They quickly get the audience onside with their flirtatious banter and they both have their own very unique acts. Martin performs possibly the most unusual musical performance I’ve seen (I’ll leave you to discover the details for yourself) and Novich utilises his physicality and his loose limbs in a unique lip syncing routine. There are times when the hosts were perhaps leaned on a bit too heavily and I would have liked more performance and less banter throughout the show.

It is not just solo and duet acts that make Sabrage a success, a huge amount of the energy comes from group numbers, from pillow fights with the audience, to bubble explosions whilst spinning round the audience filling their champagne flutes. The show also knows how to tease at titillation. The French maids routine performed by both male and female performers to ‘filthy gorgeous’ was just one example of this and a highlight, the Act 2 opener with the Sabrage companies version of the fan dance, with the performers attempting to keep themselves covered with a towel.

There are a few moments of the show that seem overly long or not up to the quality of the rest of the show, Marti’s ability to catch grapes in his mouth is fun to watch for a minute but this segment stays far beyond its welcome and equally the segment where Emma Phillips mimes masturbation to music pales in comparison to her previously impressive circus acts. You never quite know what is going to walk onto stage next at Sabrage but that is part of its brilliance.

The show also was not confined to the stage and I adored seeing the performers pop up around the venue and this really assisted in helping the audience feel part of the show and the lighting really enhanced this experience, especially as this is not a traditional theatre venue. I must also commend director Scott Maidment for his music choice throughout the show. It felt fresh and fun whilst still retaining an element of glamour.

Sabrage does do exactly as in says on the tin, or in this case on the bottle, and then some. For a night out unlike anywhere else in London which combines circus with burlesque and a big smattering of camp fun then Sabrage is the place to be.

Sabrage is booking until the 4th January 2026. You can find out more and book tickets here.

If you like this review you might also like my reviews of Evita, The Devil Wears Prada and Cabaret.