Lashings of Ginger Beer Time

The words queer, feminist and burlesque are terms that are used quite often these days, but just what exactly do they mean? While popular opinion may be split on just what the often heard but seldom understood words amount to, Lashings of Ginger Beer weigh into the discussion by bringing their own form of cabaret to the Fringe. Designed to be a scathing and enlightening comment on being different, The aptly-named Lashings of Ginger Beer Time, brings a number of social and sexual issues to the stage.

Performed through song, dance, monologue and discussion, Lashings of Ginger Beer Time is a thoughtful show that manages to present a very strong and serous message on an emotive subject with their signature wit, poise and an unrelenting political agenda. While some of their sketches do err on the side of cliché, namely obesity, health and the question of whether a feminist can be funny (they can) what really sets this cabaret out from the rest its thorough representation of what we are led to believe is "queer", or anything that isn't familiar and well, straight. Lesbianism, bisexuality, the role of women in popular culture and asexuality are all some of the subjects tackled in an hour of cabaret that doesn't so much entertain, but stimulate the senses and the mind to create an intelligent, if not a little heavy show. Funny, clever and full of great ideas, Lashings of Ginger Beer Time is let down by its staging, as the one entrance and exit onto the stage makes the show a little awkward.

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