10.00pm @ Trades Hall
Reviewed by Mark Tregonning, Thursday 27 March 2008
My first glimpse of the character Yana Alana was at the opening ceremony for last year's Melbourne Fringe Festival. Yana got up on stage and delivered some angry feminist comedic ranting which managed to make her points about sexual politics while at the same time poking fun at those who take it all too seriously. It's a nice combination and it does make a welcome antidote to the decidedly male-dominated Comedy Festival mainstream.
From what I can gather Feeding Frenzy takes many of the same pieces and expands them into a fuller show including guest stars and music.
Yana has a strong cabaret voice but after a brilliant opening number her choice of songs was uneven. The quality of guests acts was mostly strong (Azaria Universe and The Birdman were both entertaining), but how they were inserted into the show seemed a little clumsy. "Hot Bitch", who is with Alana forms the very entertaining comedy rap duo "Sista She", delivered a disappointing number about chocolate cake that was too long and seemed under-rehearsed.
The support band, however, were excellent, and a solo percussion act by the drummer using only kitchen cooking implements was a virtuosic stand out.
Overall this is an uneven piece but it delivers so much variety that everyone will find something to enjoy.
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