Talk to me about your show, Tash York’s Chaos Cabaret. What can audiences expect?

Chaos Cabaret is the lovechild of a game show, an improv show and a classic late-night variety show. The point is to get my guests to do the acts they would normally do, but in the last minute of their act, me and my co-producer will do all sorts of things to interfere, like making baby crying noises or phone call interruptions. I also do a bunch of improvised songs throughout the show, to show that, yes, I’m making the performers do all this stuff, but I have to do it too.

Would you describe yourself as a chaotic person?

100%! With the mixture of loving a wine or two and having ADHD, I think chaos is kind of in my nature. For many years I tried to mask it, but now I’m like, ‘let’s just embrace it!’

What’s the most chaotic thing you’ve ever done?

Making a balloon hat for the CEO of a charity with a 12-piece big band singing a version of ‘Wonderwall’ is pretty up there…

That definitely shows some great multitasking skills as well.

I just got good at lots of stuff because I was too scared of never being prepared for the chaos in my life. I thought if I had random skills, I could just throw one of them at the problem and it would go away. 

What drew you to drag?

It was kind of a natural progression. I was obsessed with divas growing up. They all had these fabulous costumes and big hair. Once I realised that many people on TV were wearing wigs to make their hair look so beautiful, it became a game of what I imagined my character to be and then trying to match my appearance to how far I wanted to go with that persona. 

Do you have a favourite old-school diva?

I love Cher deeply: I love her campery, I love that she had her own variety show, I love how many styles of music she’s catered to over the years. But I think my heart belongs to Tina Turner, because I’ve done a lot of vocal impersonations of her. When you’re trying to mimic someone, you can’t help but admire the longevity and power of a voice like that; it’s pretty epic.

Who’s your dream guest and why?

Someone like Jinkx Monsoon would be fricking amazing! Anyone who’s got the gift of the gab or is willing to be absolutely insane. Even someone like Björk would slay it. She’d come out in some kind of ridiculous costume and be bossing me around by the end.

Chaos Cabaret, Gluttony – Rymill Park, 11–23 March, 8.50pm; main picture: 3 Fates Media.