This one-woman show by the outstanding Lucy Heffernan is sure to be the next Fleabag, providing a mixture of vicious humour, clever musical interludes, emotional vulnerability, and an engaging honesty that draws you in. Party Girl tells the story of Lucy Heffernan, a.k.a Fairy Sprinkles, who travels around the contrasting and varied suburbs of Sydney performing at children’s parties - from the huge houses of the uber-wealthy in Bondi, to the lower socio-economic spaces of Sydney’s West. The audience is taught the strict rules of being a fairy by the somewhat snarky (she coins the term IBS – Irritable Bitch Syndrome for herself) Lucy, who has to deal with - and smile for - the spoilt kids, rude yummy-mummies, and creepy dads, alongside trying to find a car park in Bondi on a Saturday. Throughout the show, Lucy flows between different forms of performance, beginning with casual monologues and diversifying into bursts of her singing upbeat songs, Aussie rap, and slower, dramatic tunes, which she accompanies with the electric guitar. Lucy’s voice captivatingly transitions between the songs, starting with a casual Australian vibe similar to Courtney Barnett, then moving to a more grungy, raspy voice like Joan Jett. There is also a powerful moment of spoken-word which is utilised exceptionally effectively at the climax of the show, followed by a poignant and impassioned rendition of Cher’s Believe. Party Girl shares many similarities with the one-woman powerhouse performance of Fleabag whose success lies in its relatable dysfunctional protagonist who is simply trying to get through life, with an energetic yet snarky personality that protects a soft and caring interior. Lucy’s ability to have the audience almost soiling themselves in laughter at one point, then welling up with tears the next is truly unique, and is possible because she doesn’t try to hide that she is a real and flawed person. Party Girl is a great example of a low-budget production outshining all else around it thanks to not only the star power-confidence and talent of the performer, but also its genuine essence – the show brims over with engaging and endearing authenticity. This is sure to be either a Fringe weekly award winner, or will take out one of the major prizes at the Fringe final Awards Ceremony, and it certainly deserves to. Do yourself a favour and don’t miss Party Girl this Fringe season for a memorable experience of musical hilarity, expressive vulnerability, and endearing personality, as the magical Fairy Sprinkles takes the audience on a journey not soon forgotten.