Sunday 24 January 2010

Review: Ali McGregor's Late-Nite Variety-Nite Night

Ali McGregor's Late-Nite Variety-Nite Night

Ali McGregor

Rarely have I ever experienced laughter and an intense urge to retch simultaneously, but after witnessing Gypsy Wood dancing around the stage while menstruating (thankfully, using fake blood), I am a changed man. Fortunately, this is the most 'exotic' that this production gets, as we are treated to Ali McGregor's alternative but fascinating cover songs and her slimily hilarious butler Saxon McAllister, accompanied by evocative accordion music. The variety show presents a whole range of true fringe performers focusing on stand-up comedians, burlesque performers and sideshow acts, all of which are hugely entertaining. McAllister does a brilliant job of turning the audience into a rowdy rabble hooting and cheering to provide an excellent night of funny, racy and sexy cabaret.

Assembly @ George Street, 6 - 30 Aug, 10.30pm, prices vary, fpp 21

tw rating: 4/5

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