Acorn Antiques was OK. It wasn't worth 60 quid and it was too long. I got tired of the sycophantic roars and cheers of the crowd every time Julie Walters waddled on stage. I liked the first half much more than the second and I think that was because of the musical numbers after the interval (too many and not enough tunes). Like I said, it was OK but I wouldn't go again. Vegas spoiled me.

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Last week in Vegas we went to see four shows. First up was Elton John in The Red Piano. This was a 'show' (rather than a concert) built around his most popular tunes with very extravagent staging and direction by David LaChapelle. There were gigantic inflatables during some songs, neon signs everywhere, gaudy and erotic films on huge screens behind Elton and his band and it was, to use a cliche, an assault on the senses. Elton walked up and down the stage inbetween songs swearing and insulting Celine Dion (this was very funny, he's performing when she's on a break from her 20 year residency). I was shocked that the first few rows of the theatre were allowed to get on stage and dance around his piano during Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting. Justin Timberlake, Pee Wee Herman and Pamela Anderson are all used perfectly in films illustrating his songs. I found Elton very engaging and down to earth and though I own none of his records I loved the show. Great photo's here.

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Our next show was Jubilee at Bally's. This is old school Vegas. A HUGE showgirls type review with topless women, singing, dancing, gobsmacking million dollar sets, costumes by Bob Mackie and more head-shaking-"I-don't-believe-it" scenarios than any other show in town. Stunning.



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Rita Rudner performs nightly at the cabaret theatre at the New York New York casino. So we went because we both like her gentle and slightly acidic relationship views. She was very good.

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Our final show of the visit was O at Bellagio. This is still the hottest ticket in town and after we'd seen it we knew why. I just can't bore you with descriptions of the show as it wouldn't do it justice. We had pretty crappy seats (and they were booked six months ago!) but the show still blew us away. We will definitely go back next time and sit nearer the stage.