Brendon Ludlow
13 Aug 2026
The Voice of a Queer Fallen Angel
Skank Sinatra ★★★★☆
Skank Sinatra doesn’t warm up the audience they slap them around the face from the opening moments, capture their attention and refuse to let go for the entire show. And frankly, why would you want them to?
This is a smart, tightly constructed cabaret with a strong script, wicked humour and musicality in absolute spades. Skank drags the audience through a musical journey that twists familiar sounds into something gloriously queer, deliciously camp and unmistakably their own.
And then there’s that voice.
The vocals could comfortably sit on any major stage around the world. Powerful, controlled and effortlessly theatrical, they’re the kind of vocals that make you remember just how much serious talent is hiding underneath all that glitter. Skank may have the voice of a queer fallen angel but with that evil grin, you know damn well they ain’t no angel.
Tucked for days and serving camp by the bucketload, the character work is just as strong. Every knowing glance, perfectly timed expression and mischievous grin adds another layer to the performance.
Having seen Skank Sinatra before, I genuinely didn’t know how Jenn’s could improve on something already so polished. Somehow, they have. This incarnation feels stronger, sharper and even more showered in glitter. The comedy lands harder, the performance feels more assured and the entire production has been turned up another notch.
Skank Sinatra is cabaret with bite, musical chops and enough queer sparkle to leave the room shimmering.
★★★★☆ — 4 stars