Divallusion with Christina Bianco and Velma Celli – 4****

Two powerhouses come together for an hour of awesome diva-ness in a fantastically entertaining set of famous song covers and banter. Ian Stroughair’s Velma Celli I didn’t know at all and I was very impressed – both by the quality … Read More

Blues and Burlesque – Hotter Than Hell 3***

Blues and Burlesque is a show that transforms the mid-afternoon Bosco tent into a late night sleazy jazz club and the welcoming music of blues is provided by Pete Saunders and what a player he is … Read More

Dixey: Where Gentlemen are always immaculately undressed 4****

This show really has something for everyone and is immensely entertaining throughout. There were groups of women, groups of men, couples and singles all thoroughly enjoying the show. The show kicked off with the almost naked Tigger the MC appearing … Read More

The Wau Wau Sisters’ Death Threats (and Other Forms of Flattery!) 3***

The Wau Wau Sisters, Tanya Gagne and Adrienne Truscott have always pushed the boundaries of taste throughout their career and nothing is taboo to these ballsy New York women.

In 2012, they … Read More

In Vogue: Songs by Madonna 4****

This Madonna story is presented by Michael Griffiths who, without any visual aids, costumes or gimmicks manages to hook you in and you are absorbed in the tale of Madge’s climb to fame, her highs and lows along the way … Read More

Lady Carol – Lost and Found 5*****

I suppose it is getting what the Fringe was about back in the day. Find an empty shop that is virtually devoid of any equipment, stick in a couple of lights and a decent PA, a couple of dozen nonmatching … Read More

Philharmonic of Wit 4****

This show deserves all the superlatives you can think of. It was wonderful, joyous noise performed by extremely good musicians, arranged and performed with talent and, yes, wit.

Philharmonic of Wit are a small orchestra (only two first … Read More

Briefs: The Second Coming 5 Star*****

From start to finish this is a show which is action packed male cabaret performed at its very best. The six guys who form the ensemble are gloriously camp; their physicality is amazing and their precise timing of every movement … Read More

Champagne Cabaret

***

The three girls forming OzCabaret pour your sparkling wines then return to the stage to give a pleasing hour of relaxing entertainment.

The entertainment they provide is by way of toasting, song and short monologues. They aren’t miked up … Read More

Daniel Cainer: Schtick and Spiel

***

Drawing from his Jewish background, Daniel Cainer provides an entertaining hour of narrative and extended comedy songs. By way of introduction, he admits to something of a mid-life crisis. As an adult, he has grown away from strict observance … Read More