Avanspettacolo: Cabaret Dinner Show in Venice

It was typical touristic show, but what was unexpected: Broadway-clone, not Italian at all (except dancers and the place). I came in just in time, but the small hall was already overcrowded and no indications shere to leave the coat and where to check-in, not mentioning about the rest room.. Check-in was a disaster, as the only way to check who-is-who were the old-fashioned process of searching for the names through the few paper pages (no 21-t century code scanning, ecc.). After that the glasses for the welcome drink were finished, so skipped this phase. Note that check-in process you cannot bypass: you need your table number! Once in the main hall, it was very hot, so everybody dressed in old-fashioned style (18 century) were very disadvantaged! Places/tables are very close to each other and looked very similar to the Munich October beer fest: maximum extraction from each sq.meter. Show started 21:50 (20 min.delay): the afro-american singer as well as the dancing group were really good, but cannot overcome the whole lack of Italian creativity and taste or good regie! Food was according to the expectations, but was not asked about vegetarian option (ate what was delivered). Additional water arrived 40 min. later after few notes - waiters are really trying to do their best, but they are overbusy! No choice of vine: just red or white! After one hour more of Broadway i left; pls. note that at midnight - allow 10-15 min. for cab to arrive! Personnal was very helpful, otherwise .. You can go, if can afford the budget for American culture clone in the heart of Itsly!

Caberet style was very entertaining, some great performers. Expensive to get taxi there, but they have a shuttle to drop you back to the station, very much appreciated as it finishes after midnight and I dread to think of the taxi cost at that time! Very helpful and attentive team looking after you.