Marty Breen delivers a powerful performance in this captivating solo show, a piece that erupts into life with a woman leaping from the shadows onto a piano, immediately establishing an atmosphere of unpredictable energy. Breen masterfully navigates the stage, performing incredibly catchy songs and executing ingenious costume changes. The switches between her characters are seamless and thrilling, gradually guiding the audience from light-hearted laughter to a profoundly more serious tone. The connection between the personas is unclear but the moment of revelation lands with a devastating impact.

Breen’s vocal prowess is extraordinary: a compelling blend of Fiona Apple’s raw passion and Liza Minnelli’s commanding cabaret flair. Songs are about growing up, jealousy and candid conversations about sex, with more jarring explorations of the monsters under your bed, and the chilling silence of sleeping with one. A stand-out song is one about a not so friendly entity entitled ‘Jasper The Ghost’. Bitch is a meticulously crafted and potent fusion of cabaret, drag, stand-up and theatre, tackling difficult subjects with a dark, electrifying and unforgettable verve. Breen puts on a masterclass in emotional storytelling, wrecking you in the best way to impart a message you won’t forget. 

Bitch, Pleasance Dome, until 25 August, 2.45pm; main picture: Jilly McGrath.