Spigeltent is pitched in TO

The Famous Spigeltent is nothing new to Melbournians. It's been pitched outside the Arts Centre for numerous years to coincide with the Melbourne International Arts Festival.

I have spent many an evening in the tent listening to jazz or seeing a cabaret show. It was also the first place I ever saw Geoffry Rush (before he became a pirate).

I've always had a soft spot for it and think it's gorgeous (it makes me feel vaguely glamorous). Therefore you can imagine my excitement when I found this marvelous mirrored structure as I wandered through Toronto's Luminato Festival over the weekend. If you are looking for a bit of frivolous old-time, vaudevillesque-glamour entertainment, in a truly unique environment, this is the place to go.

Here is a bit about its history:
A European Mirror Tent - the ultimate cabaret and music salon'.

Spiegeltents are hand-hewn pavilions used as traveling dance halls, bars and entertainment salons since they were created in the early 20th century. There are only a hand-full of these unique and legendary ‘tents of mirrors’ left in the world today. Built of wood, mirrors, canvas, leaded glass and detailed in velvet and brocade, each has its own personality and style.

The Famous Spiegeltent, was built in 1920 by master craftsmen Oscar Mols Dom and Loius Goor.

Marlene Dietrich sang ‘Falling In love Again’ on The Famous Spiegeltent stage in the 1930’s.