The performance description for Erotic Intelligence For Dummies encourages the audience to leave their judgement at the door and just go with it, and this is an incredibly important piece of advice for this show. It took a few minutes for comedian and performer Helen Cassidy to warm the crowd up, but once the juices were flowing the laughter barely ceased.
Packed full of sexual innuendo, including the tale of one erotic experience with a plush Koala toy, Erotic Intelligence For Dummies teaches you that the key to understanding eroticism is to embrace it. By acknowledging it, you are immediately pushing your boundaries beyond what you thought was possible. While boundaries aren't pushed in this show (perhaps the 7pm time slot) it's still a thoroughly enjoyable hour.
The shining light in this performance is the audience participation, and the vibe really hinges on how the lucky few really embrace their selection as 'contestants'. Cassidy's ability to deliver tremendous, belly-aching laughter with the use of one balloon is an incredible skill.
Erotic Intelligence For Dummies is delightfully uncomfortable.
