Theatre Review: A Very Naughty Christmas

A Very Naughty Christmas

Alex Theatre, St Kilda

Either their therapy hasn’t worked or ours hasn’t as the cast of A Very Naughty Christmas are back at it again!

Not having had enough of Melbourne last season, the cast have returned for a hilarious second run at the provocative adults only show.

The brilliant Tim Paige is back at the helm as a very naughty Santa, he leads the cast in a raunchy show that puts the talents of the cast on display. This season though Tim has upped the ante with even more raunchy jokes, risqué dancing and a sensational performance that will leave the audience in stitches. A Santa that takes photos of his dick, and swears like a sailor- why not? Tim is absolutely brilliant in the role and it’s fantastic to see him return to lead this bunch of misfits.

Joining Tim are Kate Yaxley (Groundhog Day) and Jordan Twigg (Billy Elliott, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), both of whom are also returning to the Melbourne show for its second year. Also starring in the cheeky production are Grace Laing(The Voice), Justin Wise (Marvelous The Show), Jarrod Moore(Moulin Scrooge), Callum Marshall (Elvis: A Musical Revolution) and Asmara Soekotjo (Miss Saigon, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat).

Kate Yaxley gives a stellar performance this season, her facial expressions and silliness are infectious, she puts everything into the role and is just a delight to watch.

This season though the jokes are ruder and cruder than before, making references to popular culture that is relevant and hilarious. With all new songs and skits, the show is such a fun ride from start to finish.

One of the highlights of the evening is a burlesque performance to ‘ Rudolf You Don’t Have to Put on a Red Light’ which is utterly ridiculous, hilarious and so cleverly done. It’s sexy, stupid and just so funny.

Another highlight is the excessively funny “ Santa Doesn’t Love You Because You’re Poor” which pokes fun at the cost of living and wealth. It’s an absolute riot and the crowd are in stitches throughout the whole number.

Audience participation is a must with the show, whether its having coal being thrown at you, or getting up on stage to participate in a version of ‘ The Night Before Christmas’ – albeit a very saucy version, or being serenaded the cast include the audience on this raucous adventure every step of the way.

A Very Naughty Christmas is an excellent show that is like no other. It will have you laughing till you cry, gasping in shock and occasionally blushing. But it’s all in good fun and it’s such an entertaining show.

Having fast achieved cult status with its playlist of Christmas classics as you’ve never heard them before, this year the show will play in three cities: in Brisbane at La Boite, Gold Coast atThe Star and Melbourne at Alex Theatre St. Kilda.