![]() ![]() Most of the performers are clad in bright colors, spandex, or neon, bringing to mind an 80s explosion. On the tech side, there is a wonderful interplay between the lights (Mark Galione), costumes (James David Seaver) and set (Niall Sweeney) of RIOT, which is mostly a backsplash of opened overlapping umbrellas with different colored lights shining on them. ![]() Two drag queens grace the stage: The “Queen of Ireland,” Panti Bliss, dazzles with wit and charm and is quite gifted at lip syncing and strutting around in high heels and special guest Lady Bunny, who provides a rousing rendition of Kate Bush’s “Wuthering Heights.” Electrifying physical artist Ronan Brady performs on Cyr Wheel and various aerial conveyances, also with a humorous bent. Dance duo Up and Over It (Suzanne Cleary and Peter Harding) perform several routines including a cheeky send-up of classic ballet, Irish Step, and their famous hand dancing. The energetic and comedic acrobatic duo Lords of Strut (Cian Kinsella and Philip Connaughton) bring the laughs with their madcap slapstick. Spoken word artist Emmet Kirwan impressively spins rhymes and word play with lightning speed while the vocalists accompany him. RIOT is peppered with original music composed by Alma Kelliher and sung by Kelliher, Adam Matthews, Nicola Kavanagh and Megan Riordan. Created and directed by Jennifer Jennings and Phillip McMahon, RIOT evokes a rousing party atmosphere that is sure to get you dancing in your seat, if not in the aisles. Irish company THISISPOPBABY, presents their celebration of queer and pop culture with RIOT, a blend of song, dance, circus, spoken word and cabaret at NYU Skirball. Theatre doesn’t get any more sparkly than this. THISISPOPBABY - "RIOT" Shown: Panti Bliss. ![]()
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