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    Low Down

    Swamplesque is a retelling of the 2004 hit film Shrek through a series of drag and burlesque performances. All of the classic characters from the film, from Shrek and Fiona to Donkey and The Dragon, dance across the stage to modern and classic hits.

    Review

    The title tells you all you need to know — Burlesque in the swamp.

    It’s not just any old swamp, though, it’s the most famous swamp of all time, Shrek’s swamp. The parody show is a loose retelling of the 2004 classic through a series of drag and burlesque performances. From the moment the lights go down straight through to the final pose, the cast brought energy, excitement, and a whole lot of skin.

    It’s worth noting that this is not a family-friendly show.

    There is near nudity, harsh language, and never ending sexual references.

    Burlesque theatre show

    This is to say, Swamplesque is a real burlesque show full of everything you would expect. Structurally, however, it’s different from the normal variety and cabaret style. Between each burlesque number, there were ‘cut scenes.’ The cast highlighted the ‘greates

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