Not a show for everyone, but no one could resist but look

Jun 4  2010

Last Saturday night, Cirque de Sattuu performed for a full audience at the Candy Apple Martini Lounge and mesmerized everyone.

The performance was not for the faint-hearted or anyone with a weak stomach. The band opening for Cirque de Sattuu was Big Bang Baby. The group played lively covers which was an interesting contrast to the main performance.

Cirque de Sattuu started their pain endurance show with a marionette act. The assistant had hooks implanted into her arms with strings attached to them so that Max D could tug on them and act as a puppeteer. The show was set up like a dark comedy, and there were brief anecdotes before each stunt they performed.

It was revolting at times, but also so intriguing that I couldn't help but watch. At points, I noticed the audience cringing, but, like me, they wanted to know what on earth the duo was going to perform next.

The stunts the pair acted out included Max D juggling machetes while he was standing on a basketball, putting numerous nails through his cheeks and laying on a bed of nails while his assistant stood on him.

The stunts were mostly performed by Max D, however he did complete a body modification on his assistant, which consisted of him piercing her chest and putting rings in. Then he laced a string of ribbon through the piercing, forming a star of sorts. The duo also performed numerous suspension acts, some not suitable for this review.

Being that Cirque de Sattuu's whole performance was based on shock value, it's hard to choose which stunts were the best and most appalling. My personal favourite was when Max D punctured a long needle through his hand and connected a sparkler to it, showing everyone in the audience his hand to prove it was real.

The performers were both incredibly talented, and there wasn't a dull moment throughout their whole set.

Cirque de Sattuu most definitely strange theatre.