“What would you do if you felt like there’s more potential to you than you actually show?” That is the question that Wacht! asks in its blurb. Sadly, it also sums up the show. The concept is exciting; a bored and restless art gallery employee wants nothing more but to break free from the shackles of […]
Continue ReadingDirk Darrow: NCSSI is on the case
Tim Motley plays Dirk Darrow, a down on his luck PI, searching for a murderer. His number one suspect is hiding within the Treasury Cabaret. Dirk Darrow: NCSSI should appeal to any fans of Film Noir. Darrow is a spot-on parody of the typical Noir anti-hero. He speaks like Humphrey Bogart, wears a fedora and […]
Continue ReadingRaunch and innocence grow in The Burlesque Garden
The Burlesque Garden is set in the Garden of Eden. Suitably, it opens with a violinist decked out like Persephone in a white cowl neck gown. What is a little unexpected, is that her violin conjures up a muscular male dancer, who interestingly wears grey cotton underpants. What follows is a variety showcase of acts, […]
Continue ReadingMeow Meow in Feline Intimate
With multiple cigarettes slid between her fingers and hair like Grizabella in Cats, Meow Meow is the epitome of washed up cabaret singer. After one song, her floor-length bargain bin ball gown is taken back by the hire company. And so Meow Meow launches into what is an amusing, exhausting and often terrifying series of […]
Continue Reading‘Like smoke from a stick of burning incense’
Tribal drums boomed while sublime ancient melodies filled a packed Bakery for the head-bobbing, foot-stomping and techno-spiritual sounds of Prince Rama. The meditative tones of their music were perfectly matched by the free-moving beauty of the two sisters who front the band. Taraka Larson provided lead vocals and an array of synthesizers while Nimai struck […]
Continue ReadingThe Stepkids turn it loose at The Bakery
The oppressive heat of a Perth summer in full swing was no match for the enlightening and funky atmosphere created by The Stepkids at the Northbridge venue The Bakery. Ranging from airy and thoughtful melodies to visceral grooves, the New York trio seemed truly thrilled to provide beautiful music for diverse crowd of steadily bobbing […]
Continue ReadingWau Wau Wow – the Wau Wau Sisters are Naked As the Day They Were Born Again
More then a few mouths were agape as The Wau Wau Sisters, in their Fringe World show, Naked As The Day They Were Born Again, burst on to the stage wearing nothing but their birthday suits. The vivacious duo chatted animatedly with the audience as they romped through their acrobatic, music and comedy routine – […]
Continue ReadingBob Slayer attracts a thirsty following
More than just a comedy act, Bob Slayer took us on an unorthodox, improv journey into his outrageous psyche. Living up to his show’s name, Bob Slayer Will Outdrink Australia, the former tour manager turned stand-up downed pints at a rate that would give Bob Hawke a run for his money. The punters did well to […]
Continue ReadingBarry Morgan shows off his organ
You might know Barry Morgan, Adelaide’s celebrity organ salesman, from his appearances on the music quiz show Spicks and Specks. Barry’s trademark toothy grin and his prodigious skill on the keyboard were all he needed to win over television audiences. So, when it was announced that Barry Morgan would be coming to Fringe World, I […]
Continue ReadingBarefaced Is The Perfect Party
Attending Barefaced Stories at the Blue Room Theatre in Perth is like going to the perfect dinner party. Everyone is sufficiently warmed up from a beery sunset in the Urban Orchard, there are familiar faces and total strangers, and the conversation overflows with witty, relatable, and occasionally kooky anecdotes. It was an international affair – […]
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