one4review | On 12, Aug 2022

This show is an old favourite of ours. We’ve seen it about 5 times now and we still absolutely love it. The Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows is the perfect venue for this hilarious and riotous show. A combination of acrobatics, clowning, slap-stick comedy and circus, the splash test dummies are just fantastic. The three performers, dressed in skin tight bathing suits, interact wonderfully with the audience, whether they are stealing sweets, sitting on laps, showering us with water or throwing giant beach balls around the theatre. There are lots of very funny moments – our favourite was when we threw a bad smell around the audience. But the acrobatics and tricks are the highlight of the show. It’s easy to forget amongst the fun and laughter just how talented they are. At several times my 10-year-old looked at me in awe. There are also plenty of laughs for the grownups. The 90s music, including “I’m too sexy” and the Baywatch theme tune added to the fun.

This show is perfect for families with young children. It is loud and relaxed and so crying babies or misbehaving toddlers go unnoticed. A perfect family fringe day out – highly recommended.

*****

Reviewed by Claire

Underbelly Circus Hub on the Meadows – The Lafayette

12.05 (1hr)

Until 27th August (not 15th or 22nd)