In the bowels of The Street bar and nightclub, you can stumble into a cabaret where anything can happen. It can be titillating, artistic, messy, and yes, you’ll discover something new. That’s the glory of a smorgasbord variety show, because for any shortcomings, The Upside Down Cabaret is an important opportunity for queer artists to express themselves and introduce new audiences to endless creativity in a safe space. Hosted by Mr Brake Down, expect a late-night melting pot of local talent, mashed up with visiting artists for an extravaganza of inclusivity.

On this evening, audiences were treated to rising-star drag queen Geeza Smooch, kicking things off with a lip-sync to raise the temperature. The space is then surrendered to singers, burlesque, drag king Lavish McTavish and a cameo appearance from artists promoting their shows at the Fringe, including a truly (deliberately) revolting showcase of puppetry. As with any event that rotates acts at each performance, tech issues can abound and the quality is entirely reliant on who is performing that evening. But that’s the scintillating seduction of the dice roll with The Upside Down Cabaret: you might find something you never thought you’d be into.

The Upside Down Cabaret, PBH’s Free Fringe The Street, until 30 August, 10.15pm; picture: Stephen Cain.