Lost L’amour – Sydney Fringe Festival

 The show started with an arm through a red curtain at the front but then Lauren suddenly appears behind the audience. I begin reviewing the script and songs in my head, thinking how I would phrase the description of the show and its subtext and then something happened. Something extraordinary – I stopped thinking. I had to, because I was laughing so hard.

 Sydney Fringe Festival 2011 Venue: The Vanguard – King St Newtown Wednesday 14 September, 2011 On the promotional site for Laura LaRouge’s show Lost L’amour it states:
I would most likely go see this show…. If I got a free ticket”?- Lauren’s Father “The best show I’ve ever seen!”?- Lauren LaRouge
These platitudes are alongside some beautiful photos reminiscent of Marilyn and 1950’s glamour. It was apparent this was going to be interesting. And probably hilarious.
The show started with an arm through a red curtain at the front but then Lauren suddenly appears behind the audience. I begin reviewing the script and songs in my head, thinking how I would phrase the description of the show and its subtext and then something happened. Something extraordinary – I stopped thinking. I had to, because I was laughing so hard.
Lauren sits on a chair, in a sparkly dress and plays the ukulele and sings some songs by Amy Winehouse and others and chats in between and it is just so funny. At first I wondered where the monologues were going, she was relaxed but almost to the point of being scattered – however, it works an absolute treat. She is supported by ‘the love of her life’ Holly J’aDoll who does some lovely burlesque here and there and it adds up to a great show. The monologues could be more extensive but mostly because I want to hear more about that midget guy from Hong Kong. And more about other first world sads ?
Go and see this show. I beg you. It is funny and clever with enough wit to keep Dorothy Parker mostly happy. Take a date, or a friend who has love life issues because you are bound to score and/or laugh your tits off and realise you are not alone. This show is one that would work so very well with a packed audience so when it plays on Wednesday night…go!
What are you waiting for; those tickets aren’t going to buy themselves….