I Kissed Batman

Going to the fringe is such a mixed bag. So many shows, so many venues, so many different price points. It would be amiss to assume the cheap tickets are for shows of a lower quality, as some of the best shows I’ve seen have been on the budget-friendly side.

"I Kissed Batman" was no exception to that!

The show opens up on boyfriends Damien and Tim trying on their couples costume. They are discussing the idea of going public with their relationship whilst also getting into playful arguments about whether or not Batman and Robin were gay symbols or a father and son relationship. Tim and Damien are heading to a Halloween party hosted by Damien's rugby team mates, along with their friends and Damien’s twin sister. The whole gang knows about the relationship except for Damien's twin, Steph. Although the entire friend group are very open and welcoming to LGBTQIA+ community, with two members already being out and open, Damien has trouble being honest and telling his sister, despite multiple opportunities to do so.

I really appreciated this storyline as we have seen the afraid to come out to bigoted and homophobic family member stories, and I felt it was interesting to see a different version of that story. It was a really effective juxtaposition to the banter and laughs we get throughout the show.

Overall, "I Kissed Batman" is a really fun comedy filled with nerdy pop culture references and a lot of heart. The hijinks that ensue at the party had me in stiches with laughter, each character’s storyline funnier than the last! I can’t tell too much more without spoiling some major plot points, but what I can say is that this show is worth going to see. Top notch performances, solid direction, and overall just a really fun story!

☆☆☆☆

Running in Just The Fancy Room at Just the Tonic at The Caves until August 11th. Catch a ticket if you can and go with friends. But, most importantly, have a fantastic fringe! 😁

Love,

Tony x