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Eurovision tribute is a winner
Sharon Lougher, Metro 7 Aug 2007
Oh God, a musical tribute to Eurovision? Yep, predictably this rabble-rousing spectacle - ten songs, a recorded introduction by Wogan, ridiculous outfits, voting via mobiles - is about as camp as Graham Norton listening to Bucks Fizz in a camper van.
Set in 'sunny, safe, secure' Sarajevo, each 'fragrant nosegay' (Wogan's words) is teed-up by hosts Sergei and Boyka with caustic, gleefully xenophobic patter.
Russia's boy band are 'the new kids on the Eastern bloc'; Italy combines opera, rap and The Twist; Iceland's entry is just plain weird.
If you're going to parody anything, you can hardly go wrong with Eurovision. But this is far, far better than we expected, and that's mostly down to writers Craig Christie and Andrew Patterson giving this show - making its British debut - a sharp sense of humour and bags of personality.
Eat your heart out Scooch - this one's a winner.
Until Aug 27 (not 14 and 21), Pleasance Courtyard, 9.45pm, £11 to £12.50.
Details are correct at the time of publication - please check with venue before booking.
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I have never seen such a slick and hilarious show at the Edinburgh Fringe before. This show matches anything in the West End which is where it deserves to be.
- Clint Mathews, Melbourne, 14/08/2007 21:53
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