#SWIFTTOK review | Melbourne International Comedy Festival | The Motley Bauhaus

There's no denying that Taylor Swift is one of the most influential pop stars the world has seen. Her recent concert tour in Melbourne is said to have injected $174 million into the local economy. There are a lot of "Swifties" out there, and one of them is Dean Robinson. Their TikTok is dedicated to all things Swift and they have amassed a following of over 17,000 people, which makes them the right person to put on a show about the Swift Sensation.

In #SWIFTTOK, Robinson “plays” an obsessed 14-year-old fan who knows everything about Swift. They share the conspiracy theories surrounding new album release dates and discuss all the easter eggs that Swift leaves in her songs and lyrics for fans to decipher. Some sound so incredibly far-fetched but these are legitimate claims about Swift and her career.

Dahlin! It's The Jeanne Little Show - Midsumma Festival review

There's no denying that in her heyday, Jeanne Little captivated the Australian public. So much so that in 1976, she won the Gold Logie for Most Popular Television Personality, the fifth woman to win it since the awards began in 1960. In Dahlin! It's The Jeanne Little Show, Caroline Ferguson retraces the life of this enigmatic icon with her quirky Aussie drawl and eclectic fashion to offer a look as to how her carefree and playful attitude was based on years of hard work and determination.

Ferguson is great in her impersonation of Jeanne Little with regards to her voice and appearance. Her assortment of clothing, accessories and wigs are very reminiscent of the TV darling, including her infamous garbage-bag dress. The select set pieces build on this world being presented with bright coloured items, an assortment of drinks, her "Quick Cleaning Guide" on tough spills, stains and splashes that she co-wrote with her husband, and of course, the Gold Logie.

Father Figure - Midsumma Festival review

Appearing from back stage in a sparkling sequenced black suit cabaret artist Andy Johnston immediately gets into his George Michael homage with "I'm Your Man". Presented as part of the Midsumma Festival, Father Figure explores how Michael's music influenced and shaped Johnston's perspective on life.

From a musical performance perspective, Johnston delivers the goods. Not only does his voice give a unique sound to Michael's music but his body language and movements show how in tune he is to the songs with impressive renditions of "Freedom" "Father Figure" and Queen's "Somebody To Love", one of Michael's favourite songs.

Truly Madly Britney - Midsumma Festival review

An outrageous look at obsession and pop culture, Truly Madly Britney follows a gay couple and their dreams of experiencing a life changing meet-and-greet with their idol Britney Spears at her residency in Las Vegas. Sadly, a sprained ankle puts the kibosh on said dream but hell hath no fury like two gay men denied access to Britney and the two scheme and plot a way to change their luck.

Adam and Steve (Nick Clark and Adam Garner) have spent a good chunk of their savings to get up close and personal with Britney and their rage is understandable, particularly as their income is earned working as a barista and a retail assistant. While staying in Vegas, the couple meet a gun-toting closeted gay man (Alex Thew), an egotistical woman who'll do anything to meet Britney, and her gay son who is dying from brain cancer (Louisa Wall and Karl Richmond).