The bad news for us.. We went last Wednesday and it was packed. We were placed on a long table opposite each other with other visitors. Phil was so far away we could not hear each other as the background music was very loud and I felt quite isolated. The lady next to me was with her friend who was sitting opposite next to Phil. This lady was not pleased and told me last time they came they sat together and did not like sitting at a table full of strangers. We did get speaking to the others, but it felt a bit like school dinners all sitting at a long table. We were also sat behind a big stone pillar so cold not see the group.
Then the mystery guest a arrived a Belly Dancer, who did the usual thing and got men up stripped them to the waist and got them to dance with her. Then she went around all the tables to the men so they would push money down her bra. Pushed her boobs into Phil's neck and face.
So, sadly, it is goodbye from us to the Istanbul. We used to love it there, but would not go back. I would love to know if the group are on anywhere else in the area as we would travel to see them. They always are great entertainment.