Fringe review: Skank Sinatra – The Name on Everybody’s Lips
A glitter-soaked cabaret powerhouse, blending Rat Pack swagger with camp theatrical flair. ★★★★
Skank Sinatra: The Name on Everybody’s Lips is exactly what the title promises: a show that slaps you in the face with glamour, wit and unapologetic charm. Jens Radda and Theatre Travels have cooked up a cabaret experience that grabs the audience by the collar and doesn’t let go, much like Evita thrusting her arms skyward in full diva glory.
Skank could effortlessly steal a West End or Broadway spotlight with her vocal, but here it comes dripping in chocolate, doused in glitter, and topped with a cherry: yes, Skank is the cherry. Think Rat Pack sophistication meets campy cabaret chaos, with just enough wink and nudge to keep the room humming with delight. For fans of Skank’s previous shows, this feels elevated, almost highbrow; a sparkling world apart from past mayhem, yet every bit as irresistible. Radda weaves a tighter storyline, giving an arc that lands comedic punches and full-circle moments with precision. The result? Laughter, awe and the occasional gasp, all neatly packaged in sequins and sass.
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Nothing feels accidental: the music thrums just right, the choreography winks and struts, and those cheeky theatrical moments land with a sly grin. The show teases and flirts with the audience, keeps them laughing, gasping and fully along for the ride. It’s sometimes polished, sometimes gloriously messy but always sparkling. If Evita’s spirit has ever possessed you, this is the one for you.
Skank Sinatra – The Name on Everybody’s Lips is playing at The Lark at Gluttony from March 9 – 15
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