Provocative feminism meets its unofficial best friend, trashy sketch cabaret-comedy in this loose-filled hour of three self-proclaimed thespians, Nicola Pohl, Tessa Luminati, and Stephanie Beza.

Is it feminist satire? No. Is it critical feminist topics conveyed in such a way which will have you constantly laughing until your heart’s content? YES.

The trio burst on to the stage with fumbling grace to introduce themselves, expecting the unexpected to unfold. Anticipate nothing and expect everything from the Sugar Bits. 

We see the re-introduction of a sketch that previously made an appearance in their debut show, Hit n Hope: A Character Cabaret, which starts off with characterising three people going about their business at a urinal. This was well adapted to the context of their latest show, by adding a chaotic twist to it. 

There’s a whiff of Monty Python-esque inspiration with some of the sketches, as they piece together a string of barbershop quartets about a woman’s place in the world from a man’s perspective, a satanic ritual on bacterial vaginosis, various back and fourths with burning the witch at the stake, and a country hoedown medley about when the feminist inside you leaves after confronting ‘challenging’ tasks.

If a brick with googly-eyes and patriarchal privilege doesn’t get you laughing, then I don’t know what will.

Audience participation is sparse, but also safe if you’re sitting in the front row. It’s an unexpected splash zone in the first couple of rows, which may deter some, but I’m all here for it.

Every sketch hits its intended mark, delivered through many uncomfortable facial expressions, improv sound effects, harmonic and catchy melodies, and raucous energy to bring the house down, on top facing a minor technical issue during the performance and no air conditioning on a hot autumn night in Adelaide. 

I don’t know how they hold a straight face for the entire show honestly, it’s so funny that I'd be laughing at my own jokes if I was on stage performing this crafted garbage. The trio are a high-energy clique who craft comedy-excellence out of all that they touch.

I’m telling you, GO.SEE.THIS. Sugar Bits are still in their emerging-artist era, but not for long. They’re one show away from making it big-time.