Tender – Soho Theatre
Tender, written by Dave Harris and performed at Soho Theatre, centres on the struggling Dancing Bears strip club. Once thriving, the venue is now losing its appeal, with a rival club night down the street drawing sell-out crowds. Faced with declining audiences and relevance, Dancing Bears must reinvent itself to survive, setting the stage for a lively and unexpectedly thoughtful production.
From the outset, the show leans into its immersive concept. Audience members are handed dollar bills and paddles to signal participation, effectively transforming us into patrons of the club. This interactive element is one of the production’s greatest strengths, creating an electric atmosphere and blurring the line between spectator and performer. The crowd quickly buys into the experience, and the ...
