Camille has become something of a star at the Fringe, known for her enchanting, if brief, appearance at La Clique’s show every night. However, it is in her solo performances that she really lets rip and what a show she puts on!
Her stage presence really has to be seen to be believed: bold, brilliant, sexy and just a little bit terrifying. For over an hour she demands the audience’s full and undivided attention and she gets it from a captivated public. Her set list is perfectly chosen, never missing a beat as she transforms the tragic songs of Brel, Weill, Waits and Cave into something quite unique. Her passion for the music clearly comes through during her act and a t one point, during a song to her mother, genuine tears roll down her face.
Though, this is not to say that this is a gloomy affair, far from it. There are some hysterical numbers thrown into the mix, like My Favourite Colour, which sees her seducing an unsuspecting member of the crowd. While this was thoroughly entertaining, the most impressive number was In These Shoes, which had every single person in the audience grinning from ear to ear.
Praise must also be given to Camille’s wonderful jazz band, who gives the show a sound that can only be described as epic.
Do what ever it takes to get a ticket, as it can’t be long before somebody has the common sense to turn her into a super star.
5/5
Martin Miller
