In a dimly lit room filled with an intoxicating cloud of alcohol, sass and debauchery, Tash York’s Happy Hour encourages anyone and everyone to embrace their inner cabaret queen.

Seeking to help us appreciate all the wonderful things in life, York and supporting performers Peppy Smears and Vivian Fonteyn, or the ‘Red Red Wines’, encourage you to escape the real word for a little while in exchange for dirty jokes, belted renditions of pop anthems, and an impressive amount of improv.

York’s talent lies in her boundless enthusiasm for improvisation and audience engagement. Not only does it mean you will always get a different show, but you also get to be part of making it. Her main song, based on the things that audience members say ‘grinds their gears,’ and her ‘Cat Rap’ (yes, a song all about cats) showcase her impressive ability to manipulate the English language any which way she needs.

The Red Red wines and their vintage vaudeville vibes are a force in their own right, verbally sparking with York and each other, getting the audience involved and performing bits and songs of their own. I particularly enjoyed their song asking Disney to create a gay leading character for their animated movie collection, and their constant peppering of York with risqué jokes.

Costuming throughout is for the most part classic cabaret, with tight dresses, sequins and big hair dominating. Lighting and set up is the same, bright red lighting and cabaret tables setting the scene.

Shiraz| Wine Pairing

Bold, spicy, full bodied and high alcohol – need I say more?

Tash York’s Happy Hour, Bondi Festival | Tasting Notes

Aussie Season	13 to 16 July 2023, Bondi Festival
Ticket $	$32-36
Writer	Tash York
Director	Tash York
Theatre Type & Genre	Cabaret, Drag
See it if you like	Big vocals, big personality, weird and wacky fun
Wine Pairing	Shiraz
Criteria for Wine Pairing	bold with some spice, full bodied