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I couldn't help but wonder... does the perfect Fringe show exist? In an age of so many shows, so little time, how does a city girl know which performance to commit to... and which production will leave her un-loved, unfulfilled and unsatisfied?
I can say with all certainty, that Sex and The Musical did not disappoint.
In fact, I absolutely LOVED IT.
Sex and the Musical is a prequel that follows TV sweetheart (and antagonist) Carrie Bradshaw, and her need to quickly find a group of friends that fulfill her Sassy, Smart and Sweet requirements... she is the Sexy one after all.
I didn't know what the expect with this show, and with the performance being held in the front bar for Treasury 1860, it, by all appearances, was an odd choice for a musical. But it all came together when the show started and the use of the bar space was one of my favourite parts of the performance. No area was unused, every step was meticulously performed by the actors and the up-close and personal aspect of the show made it even funnier in most instances.
The cast were equal parts perfect for their roles and hilarious. Although the show was small, as an audience member the best part is a cast that fully commits to their character because it channels realism in an intimate setting. Seriously, there were times that I felt like I was watching the show itself because the actors had their characters mannerisms down to a fine art. The entire cast was exceptional and their performances had me in constant giggles throughout their numbers and exchanges.
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| Charlotte York and her hopeful new suitor |
The musical numbers that were included did not fall short... they were actually catchy. They were actually toe-tapping enough for me to want to listen to again! The costumes were like that straight of the dressing room for the SATC cast - with a touch of visual exaggeration to really drive home the underlying comedy aspect of the performance.
Above all, the plot was genuinely good. It's easy for parody performances to create a show that jabs at the original the entire time and swaps subject matter for satire. But in this case, as much as the show was completely hilarious, the plot was something I would actually expect from Sex and The City and was a storyline that I personally found extremely compelling.
If you're a fan of Sex and The City, do yourself a favour and grab some tickets to the two remaining shows available, sip on a cosmo while you're there and enjoy a solidly great performance.
5 out of 5 stars
Category: Theatre/Musical Theatre