“The Fremonts are a darkly divine double act”

This wonderful cabaret is brought to us by The Fremonts (Stephanie Dodd, Justin Badger), quirkily named from the towns they are both coincidentally from.

From the beginning the pair are enchanting and skilfully bring the audience into their offbeat world. The audience are introduced to the overarching theme of The Fremonts failures immediately, endearing us to a story which is flawed. Funny, truthful and vulnerable are themes that run throughout.

Both are skilled vocalists and instrumentalists with Dodd on the Accordion and Badger on guitar. The blend of harmonies and vocal tone are really quite sublime.

Other quirks include random photographs and an absurd choreographed finish which only go to solidify the individuality of the pair.

The stories are engaging however there are parts of the narrative which without an invested audience can seem out of place. Additionally as a ‘failure’ cabaret then whole production is relentlessly slick which is almost conflicting with the nature of their failures.

As a slick cabaret it really is a fantastic example of the craft.

You can see the show from 17-28th at Underbelly Cowgate, 9.05pm.