In its Australian premiere, Milo Standards: Penis De Milo has exploded onto the stage at the Flaming Galah in Fremantle as part of FRINGEWORLD 2025, and like an overly fermented bottle of home brew, it certainly does make a bang!

Milo Standards, the alter-ego of UK Feminist comedian Kate Smurthwaite, is certainly no feminist himself. But, have no fear ladies, as host of the hit dating podcast The Schlong Game, Mr. Milo Standards is an expert (just ask him), and thus, he is brim full of advice on how we women can improve ourselves to snag a quality man, just like him. Although his worldview is undoubtedly warped, Milo’s Socratic dialogue is definitely funny and thought-provoking, keeping the large and diverse audience in stitches throughout.

Beware though, just like the inspiration for the pun in its title, the show does not pull any punches. However, your perseverance will be very richly rewarded by some hilarious pearls of wisdom pertaining to everything from international relations to health and wellness. But no spoilers—you will just have to see the show to find out what they are. Just rest assured that this masterclass in sticking it to the man (or the men’s activists at least) is well worth the cost of a ticket.

Through the prism of her ludicrous character Milo Standards, Drag King Kate Smurthwaite has cleverly managed to define and call out toxic masculinity. Firmly holding up a mirror for the Andrew Tate’s of the world to see and daring them to recognise themselves within it. Whether or not they will, or if they even can, remains to be seen. And so does this show.

So, what are you waiting for?