Page 12 February 28, 1986 The Other Press theatricl DECADENCE X2 Do you like to play bingo? Do you like tuna? If so then you'll love El Crocodor - an original cabaret. The El Crocodorians, illegal aliens from El Crocodor, have’ escaped their land to find refuge here in O’Canada. Fearing that their illegal, decadent, sexual cabaret will be reported back to the El Crocodorian fascist secret police by Canadian Immigration offi- cials, they use fronts for their un- authorized-’‘acts ot theatrical finesse’ like church socials, garage sales AND...ssshhh...BINGO HALLS!! The El Crocodorians who are now in Vancouver at the Firehall Theatre til March 8 are: the irresistible M.C. BONZIE BRASH (Dwight Koss,) the ““unapproachable but highly afford- able’’ CHEEKY YAYA (Lesley Ewan) the profound pessimist GEORGE NOTHING (David Balser,) the amaz- ing, hot KEN DOLL (Allan Zinyk,) sweet MICHEL (John Ormerod, seen in Odd Jobs,) the prim prisoner in chains MRS. DAME ANNA KOREA ANYBODY (Sandra Head,) the feisty RITA COCO RAZZELLE (Corrine Koslo, seen in Season’s Greetings,) and last but not least, draped in gold lame, MADEIRA MADAME (Wendy Donaldson.) El Crocodor is wonderfully tacky (the focal point of the stage are lamps,) and it is HYSTERICAL! Full of music, by Sandra Head, puns, baa jokes, stabs at Canada, dance (the underwater ballet is everything but graceful,) and songs, lyrics by Peter Anderson, like Menage-a-trois, who knows YOU may even get an offer! The costumes are fantastic, imag- inative, creative, delightful...El Croc- ador has Glitz! Glitter! Drama! Ro- DESTINY Can history and improvisation be mixed? Why not! At least thats the reply you'll -get at City Stage when you go see Destiny, and the idea is a good one. What the play tries to do is reenact the antecedents of the ‘‘Great Fire of Vancouver’’ using a few (but impor- tant clues mixed with the suggestions of the audience. The audience is asked to give names, places, oc- cupations, etc... and the very talented and funny cast pieces it together. There’s a twist mais oui, one might say paranormal intervention, 0000000 scary!! Be careful if you go through because how good Destiny is is not necessarily a reflection of the cast, but the audience. If boring, stupid suggestions are given one cannot expect the product to be much better. Be creative if your picked to fill in a moment of lost history. Names like “Mrs. Smith,’’ and ‘‘nose picking’’ as a ‘‘bad habit’’ are hardly ingredients for a tasty pie. Destiny is presented by Theatre Sports at City Stage on Thurlow. P.S. buy a cookie, they’re ggrreeaat! "\ El Crocodor—this enamouring cab- aret captivated the attention of the audience with song and dance recap- turing the magic and music of the ‘“illegal’’ 20’s. The alluring and se- ductive performers gave way for im- agination and intrigue, while the bizarre and uncanny setting intensi- fied the humour in the air. The key to the whole performance is the way the audience is induced into participating in the whole affair which started off with a simple bingo game. As far as everyone knew it was legitimate, but it wasn’t long before we were made aware of the shady part of the deal. Bonzie Bash appeared in his ‘‘at- tention-grabber’’ suit and informed everyone of their purpose there that night. Anticipation brewd and grew as each entertainer appeared in his and her outstanding costumes, and the “‘illegal’’ attractions began. Aggressive singing and saucy dance moves were the highlight of the entertaining evening. El Crocodor — The Original Cabaret was directed by Roy Sorett and scripted by Peter Anderson, and is showing at the Firehall Theatre from Feb. 14 to March 8th. by SUE SHARMA Left to Right: Madeira Madame (WendyDonaldson), Michel (John Ormerod), Cheeky Yaya (Lesley Ewan), Ken Doll (AllanZinyk), Bonzie Brash (Dwight Koss), and Rita Coco Razzelle (Corrine Koslo) mance! Comedy! Adventure! and more! It’s got Sex (very Rocky Horror Picture Showish]!Decadence! And it even has ‘‘culture, you know, like yogurt!’’ A must see,experience, live! (am | emphasizing this enough?) This show doesn’t stop til the end. El Crocodor is at the Firehall Theatre UIHLO SHI LNO UWIA INO Nl til March 8. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. Tix are $6-$8 available at the Firehall Theatre: 280 E. Cordova, 689-0926 and Front Row Centre: 1025 Robson St., 683-2017 and The Bay Downtown, 681-6211. 2 for 1 performances are Tuesdays and Sundays. Really, in- dulge in this event! by Kirstin UPCOMING COLLEGE EVENTS ART Contemporary Northwest Coast Indian Art. March 4—27, Social Science display room 3417. From A—Z, an exhibition of callig raphy and illumination. March 11— April 20, Performance Theatre Foyer Gallery and in the library. MUSIC Noon at New West Bruce Clausen, guitar Kathryn Cernauskas, flute Thurs. March 6 12:30 p.m. Performance Theatre THEATRE The Would—Be Gentleman [le Bourgeois Gentilhomme] a comedy by Moliere. March 14, 15, 17—22, 8p.m.Matinee Sun. March 16, 2p.m. Douglas College Performance Theatre Admission $6, students $5. Call 520— 5488 for reservations and information.