Deirdre (Louise Haggerty) runs an Irish dance school, but it's struggling to make a profit, so she supplements her income giving online 'lessons'. But her costume sporting nipple tassels is a clue that the site is something similar to OnlyFans. But she thinks she has a way of making her school a success a way - training the winner of the next world championship. And she'll go to any lengths to make it happen. Her mother Maura (Julie Coombe) want to help, but is sceptical of Deirdre's plans. And daughter Aoife (Leah Balmforth), once their star dancer, has left and won't come home. Or will she?
With onstage musical accompaniment from Brian James O'Sullivan, this is a black comedy with a thin and farcical plot, and jokes that come complete with big signposts. Subtle it's not, at times reminiscent of a '70s sitcom. And Balmforth's more naturalistic performance sits uneasily with the OTT delivery of the other women. O'Sullivan is good though, with perfect timing of music and sound effects, and some hilarious announcements.
Maybe I'm being a bit harsh. It was fun at times, and very much in the light entertainment mould. But I've come to expect more from PPP offerings, so it does suffer in comparison. One of the least memorable in the series.
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