close button

The Fan Brigade: Ask the Fan Brigade - review

May 10, 2016 Theatre

This female duo tackles major social issues such as sexism, creationism, and anal sex on a one night stand. Their biting and intimate commentary has the audience laughing, cringing and thinking deeply all at once.

Set up like a talk show, the pair answer preplanned questions in the form of song. Although their banter between ballads is at times awkward and repetitive, their musical performances are creative and intellectual masterpieces.

The flamboyant and outspoken Livi and the sarcastic and subtle Amanda complement each other well, giving their act a unique flavor. Both their voices and comedic timing are harmonious.

The Fan Brigade performed a similar (and sometimes exactly the same) set at their AotearoHA gig. However, their songs are so catchy and deep, watching them more than once is a treat.

Ask the Fan Brigade, until May 14, The Classic Studio. Book tickets.

Read more: An interview with The Fan Brigade 

Latest

Latest issue shadow

Metro N°445 is Out Now

It’s summer! Just in time for a new Metro! We investigate what people do all day in Auckland! Also featuring the Top 50 cafes in Tāmaki Makaurau! The Metro Wine Awards guides you towards impressing your friends with your impeccable taste! A deep-dive on the inner workings of Murray Crane and insight on the ‘space between’ with Rosanna Raymond. A studio visit with Susan Te Kahurangi King and a wardrobe walkabout with Karen Walker. And more, much more.

Buy the latest issue