As if inviting the audience to enjoy their indulgent forthcoming meal, Katy Perry’s Bon Appétit soundtracked the opening performance of CAKE - Late Bite. With that performance, Milo Hartill offered the first taste of what was to come, and it was clear we were in for a real treat.

At the edges of circus and burlesque, CAKE - Late Bite creates something dazzling and unexpected. From gravity-defying feats to the hilariously unhinged, the show packs hit after hit of incomprehensible talent and chaos. There wasn’t a down moment as CAKE seamlessly moved from act to act. While the contents of the show were outlandish, its structure and organisation were highly polished. Unhinged? Yes. Talented? Absolutely.

There were numerous astonishing moments in CAKE - Late Bite. None floored me more than Leopold Pentland’s aerial rope tricks. At one stage, I found myself literally clutching my pearls as I watched him spin towards the ground. 

CAKE is a feast of stellar performances. Kamilaroi Cowboy Dale Woodbridge-Brown served sexy whip-cracking. Memphis Mae did sword swallowing with an inflatable twist. There was pole dance, baked beans, acrobatics and shenanigans too unhinged to put on the internet. If you’re craving sultry circus CAKE - Late Bite is sure to satisfy.