It's the year 1991, the Soviet Union collapsed and everyone was ready for a new start.
Pleasure Little Treasure is an autobiographical solo show about growing up in the very first strip club in post-Soviet Estonia during the tumultuous 1990s.
From the empty supermarket shelves and the Russian mafia ruled streets, to finding solace in McDonald's Happy Meals and the prospect of the new bright future; this show is a raw and poignant reflection on patriarchy, toxic masculinity and living under the male gaze.
In the midst of it all, there will be an appearance of a naughty macho drag king Elon Must, respects paid to Depeche Mode, some clowning and goofing around.
Tobi King Bakare and this theatre deserve a shout-out for such a young, diverse audience. There is so much talk about audiences being full of over 60s and why, why can’t theatres get the crowds in to reflect society in general? Well, I’m happy to say that on a rainy Thursday evening, the theatre was completely full.
Caiti Grove on Before I Go in CPT's Spring 2023 season London Theatre Reviews
