Marney McQueen - Hair To The Throne

NIDA graduate Marney McQueen has made a name for herself as the chameleon of cabaret, so it was no surprise when the very sexy and cheeky Rosa Waxoffsi joined us to share her tales of life, from growing up in Leningrad to immigrating to Australia to become the much sought after bikini-waxer to the stars. McQueen brings this sassy individual, full of confidence and quick wit, to life and the results are hilarious.

We are first introduced to her special guest, Russia’s biggest pianist Boris Longschlongadongski, a reserved man with much admiration for Rosa who with a straight face delivers some of the funniest jokes of the evening. He is the perfect foil for the over the top Waxoffski.

Sharing her hilarious tales of personal grooming, McQueen’s alter-ego mingles with audience members, dragging them into her humorous banter. She brags of waxing many politicians, including Pauline Hanson, who happened to be in the audience. Though the butt of many jokes the audience members, or perhaps more accurately, victims, were good sports.

This princess of plucking and preening was captivating, never more so than when she was belting out one of her many parodies. Recognisable songs that were reworked to fit the show’s theme, highlighted the versatile voice of McQueen. She held you prisoner to her madness and was a combination of naughty and alluring.

This show will help you escape, unless you are sitting in the front row.

Kerry Cooper