Hailing from Sydney, Plenty Of Fish In The Sea is an absurdist fantasy not easily forgotten. If you’re looking to inject a bit of obscurity into your Fringe, this is the show for you. A madcap yet perfectly syncopated journey through the seas, involving a French nun, a woman who doesn’t speak and a castaway’s obsession with fish, the story is guided by an unknown yet very real (at least during this performance) religion. As the sailors on stage lose their inhibitions and revel in their desires, this strange world creates an inexplicable and skillfully choreographed 45 minutes of wonder.

Stuffed with surprise, oddly sexy and extremely silly, the actors’ brilliant and sincere performances are delivered with perfect timing, a knack for tickling very odd funny bones and a completely unhinged crescendo. Although the narrative has its limits, you will be thoroughly entertained: don’t expect answers, just enjoy.

This review was originally written in 2024 for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival; Plenty Of Fish In The Sea will be performed at The Courtyard Of Curiosities from Tuesday 4-Sunday 9 March, 9pm; main picture: Geoff Magee.