Provocative divas, gender chaos, and I think I saw Big Bird do burlesque: was Edinburgh Fringe ever this wild? I was not prepared for how funny this show was. My stomach aches from laughing.

I’m not sure what I just witnessed. You’ll never be prepared for the amount of ostrich feathers, the razor-sharp wit of Bebe Gunn the host, or for Prince Charming’s very interesting anatomy. Showcasing both local and interstate talent, this show was a wild ride from start to finish; outrageously queer, diverse and avant-garde. I had no idea what was going to happen next and I loved it.

The cast’s knack for improvisation made for the most perfect comic timing. Contending with the quirks of the venue, you never quite knew whether a hilarious mishap was choreographed or cleverly improvised. There were also many candid conversations with the audience, with Bebe Gunn roasting people’s fashion choices and giving out her number, so beware that you’re not safe no matter where you sit.

Including burlesque, drag, circus and a stand-up comic, the show has a bit of everything while staying cohesively quirky. The comedy act was spicy and provocative in a whole different way to the rest of the show, melding the cultures of China and Australia in ways that upset the stereotype. The aerialist was incredible: I’ve never seen something so suave, elegant, effortlessly sexy, despite the difficulty it must take to hang from your toes on a trapeze, and the burlesque was genuinely compelling, tantalising and laugh-out-loud funny.

So if you’re ready for a crazy good time – and I mean crazy – come on down to the Big Top herself (or so Bebe Gunn claims), and prepare your eyeballs for some of the most courageously bold queer shenanigans to ever grace a variety show. You won’t regret it – and if you like incredible acrobatics, have a shoe fetish, or just want a laugh, you certainly won’t regret it!