by Pete Saunders | Aug 14, 2012 | Reviews
In my experience, Thai musical revues starring lady boys (the surgically modified transvestites locally known as kathoeys) are often designed for easily shockable international tourists. The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Carnival Queens targets a sturdier, predominantly...
by Pete Saunders | Aug 13, 2012 | Reviews
Sticking to what it says on the tin, Adelaide showcase Comic Strip features a rotating bill of three comedians and three burlesque acts. The setting in the Elegance tent at Assembly George Square is glamorous, but when only 50 people are in it, the atmosphere becomes...
by Pete Saunders | Aug 8, 2012 | Reviews
Fascinating Aïda are British cabaret royalty. Through successive line-up changes since 1983, this musical comedy trio has appeared in theatres, TV and radio, also winning an Olivier award. Named after one of their songs that became a viral hit online video in 2010,...
by Pete Saunders | Aug 7, 2012 | Reviews
Self-described as “everyone’s favourite queer feminist burlesque collective”, Lashings of Ginger Beer Time return to their usual Fringe haunt at The Bongo Club for an unashamed piece of polemic. Musical comedy revue Alternative Sex Education ticks all the expected...
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