Sugar, the not-so-sweet but spicy cabaret, has flown across the world from Australia to make a name for itself at the Fringe.
Performer Tomáš Kantor’s musical skill shines through Sugar, a cabaret which follows the story of a non-binary person who discovers an easy way to make money, sugar daddies, but with what alias should they do this with? Well, it’s not Vivian Ward. For those who are a fan of Pretty Woman, so is Ro Bright, the writer behind Sugar, which has elements of Pretty Woman all around it.
Sugar goes between song, dance, and dialogue to explain their toxic relationship with Sugar Daddy Richard (not Gere). At all times, obscene and crude gestures are let’s say “thrusted” throughout the show, don’t just be prepared for audience participation, expect it, it’s happening.
Tomáš gives the crowd no rest during the performance as the lights regularly switch from stage to seats. Like a deer in headlights. You don’t know what could be coming your way; it’s exciting, extremely different, and they are unafraid.
Covers of Lady Gaga, Chappell Roan, and my evening favourite, RAYE, are spectacular. Tomáš manages to cover each song differently from how the music is conventionally played, giving them a way of expressing feelings. Different Instruments, different styles and extremely different emotions are felt throughout the cabaret.
Sugar, who comes in a sparkly suitcase in hand wearing black boots, Adidas trackies and a white bodysuit, leaves in a long flowing dress, with a new “Sugarbabes 101 lesson” is added to their list as they go. This story is about bravery, being yourself, wearing whatever nail polish you like, and definitely sex.
Sugar 16:20, Assembly Checkpoint, until August 24
