SAUCY, SEXY AND SPACY
“Saucy Jack and The Space Vixens” production by Sun Street Studios was instantly engaging from the point of arrival. Mitch Maypole, played by Stuart Ussher, was casually chilling out the front of the Repertory Theatre greeting and directing people to the theatre’s entrance.
The production was held in the back section of the 160-year-old historical building. Ambient mellow lighting and casually dispersed armchairs immediately felt comfortable, relaxed and inviting.
The setting was cleverly laid out and utilised wonderfully by the performers to create an immersive atmosphere of actually being present in Saucy Jack’s Club. It included an effective wall projected neon sign reading “Saucy Jack’s”, a quaint stage for Saucy Jack’s Club performers and a ‘staged’ bar with seated and ready Dr Von Whackoff (David Smith). A dancing pole with a mini stage round was also engagingly fitted amongst the audience chairs.
“Saucy Jack And The Space Vixens” musical was completely unknown to me before this viewing and so I entered open hearted and open minded. The show was fruitful in witty word plays and comedic lines and fabulously delivered infectious laughter, which indeed had the audience, including myself, rolling in hysterics several times. The pinnacle moment was when Dr Von Whackoff revealed what he’d been hiding inconspicuously under his trench coat.
Chesty Prospects, played by Angie Hutchinson-Ussher, tragically falls victim to the killer at loose at the end of the first act. To the audience’s delight she remains ‘dead’ on the stage throughout the intermission allowing audience members great amusement to lay beside her and take selfies. Her commitment to her ‘death’ was highly commendable.
The Space Vixens sparkled and shimmered into the second act to investigate the ongoing murders occurring at Saucy Jack’s. Their metallic silver costumes along with their vibrant hair and makeup artistry brought all the fabulous, sexy, razzle dazzle their characters deserved.
Saucy Jack and The Space Vixens is a mature audience show in the adult sense only – not maturity. If you’re in need of a crazy, whacky intergalactic night full of laughs then grab your partner or a group of friends and I guarantee you’ll have a great time.
Top notch restaurants are also conveniently located nearby to make your night out complete.
For tickets, book @ https://www.mrt.org.au/2024-plays/saucy-jack-and-the-space-vixens/
The show is running until the 21st of September, and tickets are a steal at;
$35 adult
$30 concession
Group of 10- $30 each
Also, the drinks at the Repertory Theatre are really well-priced if you fancy one, two, or a few. Enjoy!
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