White Mink

Step inside the Spiegeltent and find yourself transported to a decadent speakeasy where the ultimate swing sounds and jazz styles of the 20s and 30s have been shaken up, electro-charged and smuggled into the 21st century. Famed for their impeccably-curated electro-swing parties, the inimitable White Mink : Black Cotton make their annual pilgrimage to Bristol for another very special night in the Spiegeltent. Expect a wild mix of sublime sounds, walkabout, burlesque, world-class cabaret, DJs, VJs and beautiful characters aplenty. While there isn’t a strict dress code, dressing up is de rigueur so dust off your dancing shoes, dig out your glad rags and remember, you’re never fully dressed without a smile. “Electro-swing’s infectious fun has taken the club scene by storm” – The Telegraph “One helluva turbo-charged party” – Time Out “Sublimely decadent” – Clash Magazine LINE-UP: Get ready to show your appreciation for… SWINGROWERS – This super slick Italian quartet have been taking the European swing scene by storm with their tight vintage riffs and heavy dance grooves The Hot Tin Roofs – Bristol’s finest retro rhythm ‘n’ blues outfit shake things up with their rockin’ sassy tunes Nick Hollywood – White Mink founder and Electro Swing pioneer on the wheels of steel And your cabaret and circus performers for the evening… Ophelia Bitz – Your sharp and vivacious compère for the evening Bongo Bolero – Extraordinary acrobalance and acrobatics Miss Radida DJ and Circus Artist – the legendary trapeze artist swinging from the rafters David Zilkha and Swing Dance Bristol – Bristol’s best swing dancers show us how it’s done! RUNNING ORDER: 20:00 – Doors open / Bristol Swing Dancers 21:40 – The Hot Tin Roofs 22:25 – Bongo Bolero 22:30 – Nick Hollywood 23:00 – Miss Radida 23:05 – Nick Hollywood 23:30 – Swingrowers 00:30 – Nick Hollywood 02:00 – Close Please note that running order is subject to change. BOOK A BOOTH: ** PLEASE NOTE - ALL BOOTHS NOW FULLY BOOKED** Fancy reserving your very own booth for the evening? A booth seats up to ten guests, comes complete with a bottle of prosecco to enjoy on arrival and will remain yours for the evening. Please note that General Admission tickets must be purchased in addition to a booth reservation. A booth costs £60 and can be booked via the event ticket link. SHOW INFO: Tickets cost £17.50 plus booking fee - available from christmasspiegeltent.co.uk/whats-on/white-mink. This is a standing show. Doors open at 8pm. Event ends at 2am. Over 18s only.