Flight of Fancy, led by the charismatic and soulful Whisky A’More, is equal parts cheeky fun and sexy burlesque goodness. The acts all felt well executed, making good use of playing off the audience, building a narrative arc to play with the anticipation and teasing, before a tumultuous climax.

At every step of the way it felt like the performers all felt comfortable and rehearsed with their acts, imbuing the performances with a confident sexiness while still feeling intimate, in part due to the small venue. The show was practically without a hitch, besides the fact that the speakers were too loud. This wouldn’t have mattered had it not been for one act that was vocal performance. It’s a shame that their talent was undermined, and, due to the small size of the venue, it didn’t feel as though she needed a microphone to begin with.

I had the pleasure of seeing the show on January 25th, which, as I learnt, was Robert Burns Day, the birthday of a famous Scottish poet. This meant that, in-between each act, Whiskey A’More expounded on her Scottish roots and recited a few of Burns’ poems (with some humorous editorialised translations). I can’t imagine this would’ve occurred in a show on a day that wasn’t Robert Burns Day, so the presentations felt personable and vulnerable.

In addition to the poetry, there was also some crowd work from Whiskey A’More, including a recurrent checking in on a couple who admitted it was their first burlesque show. This enabled a jumping off point to ensuring everyone was comfortable and on the same page for etiquette for the best viewing and performing experiences.

Overall, Flight of Fancy was a joy to see and a show I’d recommend for anyone looking for an introduction to burlesque, with a approachable and friendly vibe and a good balance of cheekiness and sexy teasing.