Ali Bodycoat, Libby Hammer and Rob Pring appear in pink costumes for their comical cabaret inspired by Mancini melodies, with added twists and thrills for a lot of fun.

The two ladies, leading lights of the local jazz scene, wear matching flowing dresses, that paradoxically highlight the stark differences in their appearance and presentation. These, in turn, make all the more admirable the harmony of their performance as vocalists, and the male presence allows for additional variety in the combination of solo and backing voices.

The choice of numbers includes such evergreens that at least one audience member could be seen mouthing the lyrics, and probably many more do it. The time of performance, early in the daily sequence of Fringe acts as part of Aces at the Maj, is especially suitable for the largely mature audience, many of whom may remember seeing films scored by the maestro when they were first released decades ago.

Younger people are also aware of the name of Henry Mancini: when asked, one reply is likely to be the Pink Panther, possibly the main inspiration for the murder mystery story that bookends the entertaining cabaret. In a brief chat with the audience, the notion of a pink Martini came up - another possible association with colour and sound of the title.

However, the most deliberately ridiculous choice linked to the name, that Italians would pronounce to rhyme with Puccini, becomes a skit for the man, who pretends to have misinterpreted or misread it as Mankini. This is shown on one of the big signs they raise to provide captions for their 'dramatic' actions, and illustrated with the real thing, in multiples, leading to a parody of burlesque. This is in keeping with the amusing nature of the show, where facial expressions are as heightened as the notes of the amazing singers.

The five members of the band are swinging indeed, and get somehow involved in the whodunit aspect of this polished and playful entertainment. The artists seem to enjoy themselves as much as the audience does, and deserve the enthusiastic applause.