Arthaus Lounge: Shaken & Stirred

Overview

Though not everyone thinks of James Bond's drink as a heavy-duty cocktail, the martini has been a symbol of suave operators since Bond started giving meticulous instructions on their ingredients in Fleming's novels and Connery's films. Its clear charm has inspired Sydney cabaret night Arthaus Lounge to style itself Shaken & Stirred after the icy beverage. At Parramatta's Riverside Theatre, this regular festivity by Arthaus is getting ready to break down the martini drinker's appeal into its constituent elements of glamour and sex-appeal. Shaken & Stirred promises to give you a smooth night of jazz, burlesque and R&B.

The evening runs under the direction of dancer and choreographer Paul Cordeiro, who has worked with Opera Australia and William Yang. He offers up burlesque act Jazmin Baret and Monsieur P, bringing their internationally toured act back from Paris. The Palumbo Ensemble do jazz, sharing the stage with Tango de Fausto and Bollywood Fire. If you still have the stamina after all the movement on show, DJ A.S.K will arrange the R&B for you to do some dancing yourself. No matter how you mix it — shaken or stirred — it's a potent brew.