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# BRIGHTON FRINGE REVIEW: Bourgeois & Maurice: How to Save the World Without Really Trying @Spiegeltent
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/review-campy-clever-clowns-spiegeltent/
- Published: 2017-06-10T23:40:23.000Z
- Updated: 2017-06-10T23:57:10.000Z
- Description: By far, one of the best shows I’ve seen in this year’s Fringe is Bourgeois & Maurice: How to Save the World Without Really Trying.
- Author: Spencer Charles Smith
- Tags: Arts, Cabaret, In The South, News, Reviews, Theatre, Brighton Fringe, Brighton Spiegeltent

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## Campy, clever clowns

By far, one of the best shows I’ve seen in this year’s Fringe is *Bourgeois & Maurice: How to Save the World Without Really Trying*.

Politically charged, tongue-firmly-planted-in-cheek and incredibly catchy, the music from intergalactic dynamic duo **Bourgeois & Maurice** had me grinning like an idiot throughout the entire 70-minute performance. Personal favourites include the merciless anthems *Goodbye Europe* and *British Values* (an apropos serving of irony in our silly post-Brexit world) and the outrageous *Chemsex Party* (a perfect harmony of sentimental melody and biting lyrics).

Besides their topical tunes, I loved the banter between each number; it felt like stand-up comedy, cabaret and circus all rolled into one show. I was also impressed with how tight the lighting and video was – which is usually a shortcoming for many Fringe shows. At one point, Bourgeois & Maurice have a Skype conversation with Bourgeois & Maurice on-screen and the exchange was so smooth it emphasised the duo’s sheer talent and attention to detail.

My only criticism is that I wanted more. This should be a full-length show.

Check them out on Spotify.

**Venue:** Spiegeltent

**Dates:** May 28-29