Ada Campe: Too Little, Too Soon ★★★☆☆

Fringe regular Ada Campe returns wackier and as unpredictable as ever. Song, dance, magic and comedy are just the tip of the Campe iceberg; a walking whirlwind of glitter and bright colours, she never lets an audience know her next move. Draped in her signature drag-style make-up and wonderfully outrageous outfit (complete with sequined headpiece), this vivacious variety act lives up to her surname.

Too Little, Too Soon is a reflection on the time Campe spent researching her family over the past two years. In this deeply personal cabaret/comedy, we’re given interesting (if slightly confusing) insight into the theatrical backgrounds of her fellow thespian family members. Her tales cover everything from amphibian-themed ballets to long-lost lesbian love, and despite almost losing the audience at times, Campe reels them back in with hypnotic storytelling, quick quips and just a touch of magic.
Audience involvement is key to Campe’s charismatic performance which has the crowd grinning and giggling, both at the performer and each other. A bouncy and kooky show with a heap of heart, Ada Campe’s queer cabaret has a strong message of family at its core.
The Stand’s New Town Theatre, until 28 August, 2.55pm.