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The Funny Tonne

Hit n Hope: A Character Cabaret

Hit n Hope: A Character Cabaret

    

There’s plenty of fish in the sea, but according to this show in MICF, they’re all a bit flakey: Hit n Hope, a character-driven comedy cabaret by Sugar Bits, takes us on a musical dive through the dating pool. The trio’s crowd work is phenomenal, showing off their sharp wit and being a pleasure to engage with. They have a gag in there about anal performed with a measuring tape and a volunteer which is absolutely riotous. Sugar Bits are at their best spoofing the dating scene and their exes, but sometimes get stuck in extended dance breaks which, while impressive, slow down the pacing of the show. Other (read: male) comedians would be forgiven for thinking dick jokes are a hard sell these days, but Sugar Bits proves just how great they can be when you throw a feminist lens in the mix. 

Reviewed by Ryan Hamilton

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