Flutter and Flounce

Award-winning queer comedy troupe Po Po Mo Co present their latest show, Flutter and Flounce, for the Melbourne Fringe Festival. It explores life’s more intimate moments through movement, including a passionate first date and farting in an elevator.

The show contains energetic pop and rap songs, with a bit of musical theatre to boot. I enjoyed the very energetic number from Chicago. Their Cats interpretation was far less creepy than previews from the up-coming movie.

The troupe, comprised of Po Po Mo Co founder Kimberley Twiner, Lily Fish, Hallie Goodman and Becky-Lou, worked well together. Dance numbers were well synchronised while each performer also put their own unique spin on every act.

The costumes are creative and an integral part of the show. These performers are not only triple-threats, they’re triple-tits too (you’ll find out what I mean if you see the show). Their artistic representation of a fart is quite excellent and of course hilarious (who doesn’t like a good fart joke). There is nudity and adult themes, so leave the kids at home.

As can often be the case in smaller performance spaces, some of the floor work was difficult to see for those not in the front rows. They used the stage well though, creating a dynamic space with a simple white board with tinsel curtains on either side.

A fun, saucy and silly performance, one to include on your night out at Fringe.

Sophia Dickinson