Fringe Focus: Lady Sings It Better

Answered by: Maeve Marsden

Briefly describe your show: A musical assault on pop culture, complete with sweet harmonies, unexpected medleys and bad dancing. Sydney’s most arrogantly-named cabaret act takes on the world’s most famous male musicians, reinventing their tunes as hilarious, high energy cabaret. 

What was the inspiration behind your show? Lady Sings It Better was born out of a desire to sing and a frustration with sexism and homophobia in pop culture, but that really makes it sound way more serious than it is.

What was the biggest challenge you encountered in this show? I think finding the right tone with a show that is political, yes, but entertaining first.

Why did you decide to do Fringe 2014? We’ve done Adelaide, Melbourne and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, as well as Sydney Comedy Festival and Mardi Gras but – bizarrely – we’ve never done Sydney Fringe. All the pieces fell into place. 

What makes a good Fringe show? For me, the energy. Fringe performers are often emerging artists and there’s an enthusiasm and creativity that comes with that. You never know what to expect.

In a fantasy world who would you be the love child of? Liza Minnelli and Dawn French.

When and where is your next show? 4 Oct, Factory Theatre 

Website: ladysingsitbetter.com