Em Hoggett brings her twist on the one-woman cabaret show to C Venue. She’s certainly got a story to tell and from the very beginning, she, or should I say The Master, has us hooked.
Em Hoggett is one of the freshest faces on the cabaret scene
It’s a testament to Hoggett’s talent as a performer that she’s able to keep up an insane level of energy for this wild ride of a show. It’s not just her acting chops that are put through the ringer. Her musical talent shines through. Classically trained on piano, Hoggett keeps a keyboard in the corner, seemingly becoming a comfort to her during this dark narrative. The keyboard appearances are always a highlight (I’ve never seen someone play the piano behind their back before, quite a mean feat.)
Hoggett’s story is a personal and intense one. The final ten or so minutes are particularly harrowing, evidence of Hoggett’s ability to keep an audience hooked. It’s very powerful. I’m not here to critique her own story – that’s not for me to do. The hour itself is a great start for Hoggett, who has much greater plans for the show going forward. On the whole, Showtime! does suffer from some structuring issues, however, the show demonstrates why Em Hoggett is one of the freshest faces on the cabaret scene.
