With this subject matter on mind, you expect the play to be troubling and dark, but the performance is surprisingly funny. As a sufferer of bipolar disease, Combe mocks the illness, singing out lyrics about suggested treatments…‘Don’t forget to hug a tree, cause if you hug a tree, you get more chi!’ Her frank outlook and raw truth is charming and she dances about the stage switching between her moods with exuberance. Despite this sparkling energy it feels like you’re being held at a distance as the performance progresses, as if walking towards a hidden object while someone yells “warmer!” There are moments, however, when this distance disappears. The disturbing and mystifying nature of mental illness is exposed and these moments are well worth waiting for.

The most compelling and endearing aspect of the performance is Johannsen’s songs. Lingering and affecting, his beautifully rough voice sings original songs that offer the audience a deeper comprehension of the effects of mental illness, not only on the sufferer, but also on their loved ones and carers. Evidently, their commitment to each other is outstanding and perhaps it’s the ‘fairytale’ power of love that shines through here.

‘Death in a box…one pussy’s tale!’ no doubt raises thoughts and questions about mental illness. It’s an informal, beautiful performance that leaves you slightly sad, but ultimately optimistic.

Set in a hotel room with the audience as the guests, Uta Uber Kool Ja is a fabulously witty and entertaining performance. Georgina Symes plays a wonderfully convincing Uta and Nic Dorward in the supporting role of George is the best friend everyone wants. Symes and Dorward draw on all the stereotypes of their roles, but present their characters with refreshing charm and mystery. As friendships grow, you become a celebrity. You’re part of the cool crowd. There’s no shame in admitting it feels good and for all the right reasons.

Tales of Uta’s escapades will have you laughing out loud, while her loneliness draws you in, the sadness punctuated with ironic humour. Uta Uber Kool Ja is a considered and charming portrayal of two lost people, struggling to accept who they are. It’s a tragic comedy right down to the digital fire flickering on the hotel television screen.

Don’t expect to sit back and watch. You’re at Uta’s party and you’re expected to socialise. If you like to get a little wild, Uta is your girl. Through you, Uta realises that it’s better to embrace who you are than to hide it. The goal at the heart of this intriguing performance is to rid the world of loneliness through honesty and, if only for 90 minutes, Uta and George achieve this in true fashionista style. Knock back a cowboy, don some sequins and let those dirty secrets out.