one4review | On 17, Aug 2025

In this late-night cabaret of music and comedy, Cam Poter portrays lounge singer Carl Poteraychke.  Crooner from another era, living on the success of his hit “Just To Be Close To You”  There’s a hidden tale throughout that all becomes clear at the end of the show.  The crowd are encouraged to ask for one more encore, many, many times and by the end, we are all singing along, accompanying Carl and his velvety tones.

Imagine if Luther Van Dross and Weird Al Yankovic had a baby!  There’s deliberate technical issues along the way courtesy of his hapless assistant, meaning we have to start each encore repeatedly.  It’s actually quite frustrating and charming at the same time.  It’s quite an experience, and my first time in a yurt.  All very bizarre, all very Fringe friendly.

The true story behind the show is revealed to us and it’s actually very personal and a lovely way to round up this immersive experience.  It’s rather emotional and kinda takes you by surprise..There’s an awkwardness and shyness to his performance, that’s rather endearing and you’ll definitely go home after the show humming along to the tune, it’s annoyingly catchy.