Hailing from Chicago, Broken Ventures offer up a loosely themed sketch show that’s firmly in the Fringe tradition of anything-goes WTAF theatre. This diverse, varied cabaret is presented by a clown god and features substantial levels of audience interaction and participation, so consider seating options with care.

The company aims to depict a broken planet, with plenty of division, and this cabaret has a remit to help the audience make connections with the performers, and with each other. That means satire on dating, the audience battling it out after being divided into cat and dog lovers, a full-on dance party, musical interludes and a lot of on-stage energy. 

If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if each individual in the room were provided loaded Nerf guns and allowed free reign to fire at a performer singing ‘Danny Boy’ with a target visible on the crotch of his underpants, Broken Planet finally provides the visually dynamic answer. This is a manic, surreal show that’s happy to coast by on the magic of live interactivity; it’s not always clear exactly what they’re getting at, but it’s fun taking part, and the performers’ enthusiasm translates to a genial time for all concerned.  

Broken Ventures: The Absurd Cabaret Of Apocalyptic Proportions, C aquila, until 25 August, 6.50pm.