★★★★★
Adelaide Fringe. Haus of Kong. Wonderland Spiegeltent. 9 Mar 2023
Wicked sequins, latex, glitter and so much hard core choreographic sass, this is indeed a world tour level show.
For all the fierce outer attitude, there’s a tremendous spirit of audience bonding. This is a show that’s as much as with the audience as it is for them. The audience understood this. There was such a strong feeling of actually being in the show.
Adelaide’s Kween Kong and interstate pals Spankie Jackzon and Hannah Conda know a thing or two about pacing the power of high energy show stopping dance numbers alongside sharp, deftly deployed self-deprecating humour. They are not trapped by established conventions of drag and drag performance. Hell no! They’re totally willing to subvert them in hilarious fashion. Substance of costume magic is subverted in order to highlight greater substance of character, spirit and gleeful comedic artfulness.
The wig pulling routine is absolutely priceless.
Everyone gets a star spot. Brilliant support dancers Marty and Adrian get to show off their chops without being upstaged by the stars of the night.
Show stopping high energy happy times. Totally recommended.
David O’Brien
When: 8 to 18 Mar
Where: Wonderland Festival Hub – Hindmsrsh Square – Wonderland Spiegeltent
Bookings: adelaidefringe.com.au
