Rural Ranga and Strawberry Siren: Pussy Play Masterclass (MICF)

The world of information and discovery is stepping well and truly into the realms of entertainment. And while the rest of the world has TED Talks, Pussy Play Masterclass has BED Talks.

Fronted by the inimitable burlesque sensation Strawberry Siren, PPM is presented like an infomercial of sexual exploration. Complete with showbags, catchphrases and some very interesting audience participation, the performance is less of a comedic endeavour and more of a straight-up awakening in the public perception of sex. A sister show to the Wank Bank Masterclass (featured on ABC's Luke Warm Sex), this is a step-by-step guide to pleasure and a humorous journey to de-stigmatising the female sexual experience.

While its title will likely deter the more conservative, PPM doesn't actually push the boundaries of performance art or even sex talks. In fact, it would be perfectly suited to those who may feel a little reserved about the content of the show, taking a more vanilla approach to the subject matter than some of the other sex-positive shows playing at MICF this year (of which, quite excellently, there are a lot).

Strawberry Siren takes the notion "if you're not laughing you're learning" and runs with it to a glittery, play-dough filled completion. Those looking for a more confronting approach to vulva-centric material may wish to look elsewhere, but the Masterclass is a welcoming and open door to the not-so-mysterious Queendom of pleasure.

Rural Ranga and Strawberry Siren presents Pussy Play Masterclass till Apr 9, part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.