When reading the summary of Choir Girl it’s hard to know what to expect. The story follows a dedicated, and at times slightly manic-obsessive, chorister who joins not her first, but third, choir. Pair this with the aid of 14 choristers to tell the story and it’s hard to imagine just where the story will go.

As you walk in, Sarah Collins sits quietly on a box listening to her Walkman, blending into the stage and her surroundings. As the show starts, Collins’ charismatic voice filters through the audience, delivering her witty – if somewhat awkward – lines. The show starts off quite slowly, giving you a deep insight into the life and mind of choir (-obsessed) girl, Susan. Take note: the start is pivotal to being able to follow the rest of the story and it’s best to listen with a keen ear!

The show keeps on with its slow pace until the 14 choristers enter and the fun really begins. Wearing matching dresses, they harmonise, give background noise and serve as props to Susan’s strange fantasized scenarios. The use of the choristers is a highly original concept and adds an extra element to the performance.

Throughout the show Susan’s personality flits from seductress to bordering insanity and Collins breezes through these changes with her highly expressive face and fluent speech. Although this is essentially a one-woman show – aside from the choristers – there are a handful of characters to help Collins story along. These characters, as depicted by Susan, seem to have endless imperfections and almost make Susan seem “normal”.

Choir Girl is Sarah Collins’ third play and her experience and creativity really shine through. It’s a show for lovers of singing and all things odd – there’s even something for the Britney Spears fans out there, with several of her songs making an appearance. During the show audience members attempted to fight back laughs as Collins’ clever script delivered joke after joke. This is a high-quality performance that gives you an insight into an unusual world and is well worth your time.

Choir Girl runs until 13 October at the Ballroom, Lithuanian Club. Full ticketing information is available on the Fringe Festival website.