"One of the darkest-hearted comperes on the burlesque circuit- not only a biting ringmaster but a unique singer as well".
-TIME OUT LONDON
"Armitage Shanks is an entertainer to be reckoned with! He has the dark, satirical humour of a traditional, twisted ringmaster; the bold energy, charm and wit that could give any contemporary comedian a run for his money; and the true showmanship that will guarantee to keep the show flowing, and command the attention of the crowd to run with it. He is your quintessential compere for any occasion."
-Chrys Columbine, UK Burlesque Starlet
Armitage Shanks' directing process saved us years of work, developing our show as well as a strong ensemble relationship. He brought our troupe to a new level of professional creativity and theatricality. Indispensible!"
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mesdames et Messieurs, Coprophagists and Prognosticators-
You are about to witness what can only be described as the penultimate parable of parodistic pageantry. Through this portal awaits a pinnacle of panhuman proportion, a paregoric of pulchritudinous presentments, a personification of pedigree par excellence.
This is no pedestrian pavilion for parading pachyderms or palsied palominos- Piffle. That would be patently pathetic. Perforce, with profluence and profligacy I partake this parlance in part to proffer this prologue and perhaps as proof of the Promethean parameters presented in this parable.
People you need possess both pith and passion as you prick these proceedings. And now without pause, please peruse this peculiar propanganda.
I want to hear from:
Thieves, strumpets, succubi, harlots, miscreants, tinkers, gypsies, carnies, freaks, circus trash and other lovely and disquieting people.
Really looking forward to meeting/creating mischeif/causing trouble with you in London! I'm definitely a fan and your music has certainly inspired a few things;) Cheers! xx Lola van Ella
Also, if you just can't wait to see Circus Contraption, the amazing Circus Contraption band will be celebrating Mardi Gras with a big bash at the Can-Can! (94 Pike St)
I know you would like to hear from thieves, strumpets, succubi, harlots, miscreants, tinkers, gypsies, carnies, freaks, circus trash and other lovely and disquieting people, but I figured my self-proclaimed status as a gentleman-geek-pleb might allow room for some kind of exception. Oh yes, before I forget: Your music is truly filthy and generally lewd. Delicious. Delicious I say. I hope I can catch one of your shows some time soon.
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