Case Study: Disco Ball Heads and Bird Cage Head Dancers at Daisy Green’s “Larry’s” Underground Bar, National Portrait Gallery, London

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Photo by Melissa Coppolo – www.melisacoppola.co.uk – https://www.instagram.com/spottedbymeli/

Event Overview

On November 7th, Larry’s, a sophisticated underground cocktail bar by Daisy Green Food, hosted a dazzling performance that combined vintage flair with futuristic charm. Hidden behind a discreet entrance on Charing Cross Road and set within the historic vaults of the National Portrait Gallery, this event utilized the unique character of the bar—a space originally built as coal storage in 1896—to create a dynamic fusion of art, history, and entertainment. Organized by Anna from Larry’s, the evening featured stunning performances by Disco Ball Head dancers and Bird Cage Head dancers, drawing a chic crowd to celebrate in style.

About the Venue Larry’s

Larry’s offers an intimate and elegant nightlife experience in an exposed brick, underground vault setting. Transformed by Daisy Green Food, it boasts a cocktail menu of classics and lavish bar snacks served amid over 100 portraits of iconic figures from London’s West End. This historic venue, only a short walk from Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square, provided the perfect backdrop for a night of immersive performance art.

Event Details

  • Date & Time: November 7, 2023, at 5:30 PM
  • Performance Schedule:
    • Set 1: 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
    • 15-Minute Break
    • Set 2: 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM
  • Venue Address: Larry’s, National Portrait Gallery, London WC2H 0HE

Performers and Costumes The night’s entertainment centred on two unique groups of performers whose costumes and themes contrasted and complemented each other:

  1. Disco Ball Head Dancers: These performers wore reflective, sparkly catsuits paired with mirrored disco ball helmets, embodying a retro-futuristic style. Under the dim, ambient lighting of Larry’s, their mirrored heads and costumes cast a dynamic, shimmering effect across the space, amplifying the club-like energy and infusing the classic underground bar with a contemporary edge.
  2. Bird Cage Head Dancers: The Bird Cage Head dancers brought a vintage, surreal aesthetic to the event. Dressed in 1920s-inspired gowns, tights, and dance shoes, each wore an ornate gold bird cage on her head while carrying a matching handheld cage. This ethereal, art-deco touch offered an elegant counterpoint to the Disco Ball Heads, evoking the glamour of a bygone era and enhancing the venue’s atmospheric mix of history and elegance.

Photo by Melissa Coppolo – www.melisacoppola.co.uk – https://www.instagram.com/spottedbymeli/

Event Execution

Guests arrived at 5:30 PM, greeted by the mysterious ambiance of Larry’s, with its historic brick walls and stylish décor. The first set began at 6:30 PM, introducing the captivating interplay between the Disco Ball and Bird Cage Head dancers, blending elegance with vibrancy. Following a 15-minute intermission, the second set at 7:30 PM further heightened the evening’s energy, as the dancers led the crowd deeper into a celebration of art, music, and style. Larry’s proved the perfect stage for these performances, as the historic backdrop enhanced the immersive, artistic impact.

Client Feedback Anna, the event organizer at Larry’s, expressed her delight with the evening’s success:

“The event was great, and the ladies looked stunning too – including the bird cages.”

Her feedback highlighted the dancers’ appearance and performance quality, mentioning plans to share her positive experience with her team for future bookings. Anna also valued the professionalism of the dancers, noting that their unique styling was a hit with guests and added to the refined yet lively atmosphere.

Conclusion

This event at Larry’s exemplified how creative, themed performances can elevate a venue’s ambiance, transforming an underground cocktail bar into a realm of artistic escapism. With the allure of the historic setting and the vibrant, otherworldly performances by the Disco Ball Head and Bird Cage Head dancers, Daisy Green Food at Larry’s successfully delivered a memorable experience that will resonate with guests long after the evening. This collaboration underscored Larry’s as a top choice for immersive, upscale events in central London, blending sophistication with the charm of old-world glamour.

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