Side Effect

The four parts that make up the MKA-produced Side Effect each offer something uniquely compelling, and as a whole combine to form one hell of a show. Hailed as a performance piece that plumbs the smuttier side of Brisbane life, from the start, tonight's show lives up to the hype. And it doesn't get much dodgier than being ushered as audience members into a dark alley by an MC wearing a garish gold jacket, sunglasses and a shredded mask. From here things get loco, as raving lunatics harangue the audience, drug-induced wires are crossed, mean young women have their pecking order re-affirmed and horny strangers reassess where their fresh (or not so fresh) relationship is at. This isn't one for grandma – more for the discerning weirdo.

Fringe Hub, North Melbourne Town Hall to 27 Sep.