Reviewed by: Fringe Feed
Review by Scott Bradbrook | 03 March 2023

Promising a seductive surprise for those courageous enough to brave the late-night crowd, Rouge Goes Rogue is full of variety and amazement. Bringing acts together from their 5-star show Rouge and other performers from around the Fringe, Rouge Goes Rogue is sure to leave you wanting more. An hour of mischief, madness, and maybe a bit of nudity, the show invites audiences for a wild night out.

The show promises a wide variety of acts, hosting performers from around the world with acts of their own. From a cheeky giant balloon act to Swan Lake during hunting season, Rouge Goes Rogue is packed full of different performances sewn together with a delightful taste of comedy and debauchery. Some of the amazing acts from the night include amazing pyrotechnics, aerial straps, a German wheel, and aerial silks.

But don’t fret if you haven’t seen Rouge (though, you definitely need to see it if you haven’t). With the assistance of red feather fans and a barbie doll, the amazing Paul Westbrook and Michaela Burger provide audiences with a skilfully executed 2-minute summary. Hosting different performers each night, there’s no telling how wild the rest of the show will be.

One of the highlight performers between Rouge and Rouge Goes Rogue is Lyndon Johnson, a brilliant acrobat and amazingly talented slackliner. Silhouetted by Michaela’s sultry vocals, Lyndon astounds audiences with his talent and skill, kicking off the show metres above the crowd. Besides precariously walking a slackline over the audience’s heads, Lyndon’s talents extend into the very best of balance acrobatics, working with his fellow cast members to leave audiences in awe.

If you’re in search of a variety of acts with the right balance between hilarity and hedonism, Rouge Goes Rogue is the show for you.