Heating up the Goodwill Club at the Rechabite, our very own Perth-born ‘Black, Fat and F**gy’ queen is taking to the stage with their side-splitting new one-woman cabaret.

Milo Hartill is a multihyphenate talent. An underwear model, performer, Instagram influencer, and self-proclaimed diva with a vibrato that could kill, they’re nothing short of magnanimous on stage. In a performance that rejects palatability, Hartill blends unapologetic storytelling, witty political commentary, and killer song cycles to create a hilariously horny set.

Hartill knows the title of their show is provocative, but they’re not afraid to lean into discomfort and crack it wide open. By openly unpacking how their identity has shaped their experiences growing up in Perth, navigating life on and off stage, and finding queer love, Hartill challenges audiences’ understanding of their life as a minority.

Their confidence – and laugh – is infectious, and it’s hard not to fall in love with their honesty. On a personal note, it was incredible to see a woman in love with their body and confident because of it, instead of despite it. The empathy Hartill brings to the performance’s themes acts as a tangible, powerful throughline.

Surprisingly, last night’s performance of ‘Black, Fat and F**gy’ was delivered to an audience of predominantly white allies. Although it was brilliant to see, it was difficult to ignore the more reserved “perthonalithies”, as Hartill puts it, on display. It is near impossible to match Hartill’s impeccable energy, but the crowd’s cautious engagement (expertly navigated by Hartill, to their commendation) was perhaps a reflection of its lacking diversity. Still, Hartill glittered their way through the 70-minute set, smoothly integrating skits, original songs, and clever improvisation into a dazzling, vibey show.

This is NOT a show to miss, so grab your black, fat and f**gy friends and get them down to The Rechabite ASAP.