Character comedy and low budget thrills. Lois is Farrett's alter ego, a superhero waging war against the evil Gill Melon, aided by Colin, her trusty crow. Crow? Yes, for this is silliness on steroids, but strictly feminist steroids. In slinky black costume and blonde curly wig Lois is a part of who Farrett could be, as she explains in asides. She plays all the parts, goodies, baddies and in between, using a series of daft and cheap props, audience participation (how else could you have all those catfish?) and helpful soundtrack.
Farrett's imagination, energy and infectious enthusiasm overcome all obstacles, in both fantasy and real life, and you are drawn into her absurd world. There aren't really enough laugh out loud moments, but there's a few chuckles, and I found myself unable to stop smiling. It's comedy Jim, but not as we know it, and it's good to see someone trying something different (even by Fringe standards). Certainly not the funniest show around, but with more than enough charming idiosyncrasies to make it worth a look.
Lucy Farrett : Lois is on in Underbelly Cowgate until 25 August.
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