Frisky and Mannish's School of Pop

When Frisky and Mannish stride onto the stage in the packed Belly Dancer room at the Underbelly, it's instantly apparent that this is going to be no quiet night. Frisky with her pink hair and corset, and Mannish in his sequined waistcoat, black eye shadow and unnaturally tight leather trousers are quite clearly here to shun the ordinary.

Throughout their one hour tutorial on the world of popular music, the immensely talented duo apply their cabaret talents to enlighten their audience on issues from spelling (R-E-S-P-E-C-T) to the “hidden meanings the songs we already know and love” (who knew that TLC's 'No Scrubs' was actually about Tudor Foreign Policy?).

Some of the jokes are incredibly simple (singing 'Take My Breath Away' in a breathless voice), and it's fair to say that the strength of the show is not in breaking any new comedy ground. Instead, combining their genuine musical ability with precise comedic timing, the rising stars of the London cabaret scene present their couple-dominated audience with an infectious brand of hard-to-miss gaggery.

The audience is important for making this performance a success, and those less enthusiastic spectators may find themselves left behind fairly early on. However, the interaction is infectious and it's difficult not to get involved when everybody around you is. The early sing-along becomes a blue-print for the spirited enthusiasm of the show. Obviously aimed at the more excitable amongst the Fringe’s clientele, this show certainly delivers an evening of passionate fun.