Charles Firth (from The Chaser) and James Schloeffel (from The Shovel) deserve to be uni professors, there I said it! Now, I have never had any aspirations to pursue an MBA course, but the quality of content that I learnt in 60 minutes across eight (very succinct) units under this duo's guidance is the kind that is truly priceless and honestly, a bit life-changing (just a bit). Make sure you update your LinkedIn profile after going to this show because the content that is covered is an absolute game changer and will set you up (and simultaneously ruin) your life.

Working in corporate is a choice and a lifestyle - it has its perks and quirks but it is the over-the-top lingo and useless jargon that really makes it an appalling yet appealing industry to be a part of. Getting the ball rolling with a Teams meeting (classic!), the audiences are thrown into the deep despair of technological glitches as mastered by boomers. As we navigate through this colourful introduction to corporate meetings in unprecedented times (albeit for a very period of time), it does a great job of setting the scene of the show that follows. Taking the rest of the show offline, audiences get to be entranced by the dynamic and engaging stage presence of the duo, who are individually and collectively a force to be reckoned with. Firth and Schloeffel master the art of circling back to the typical bullshittery that accompanies every toxic corporate job, whilst also subtly making it very clear that they are all about the no-bullshit approach towards getting the job done.

Tying in relevant examples of blunders that have unfolded on a statewide basis thanks to poor decision-making skills possessed by a team of suited-up executives, Wankernomics gives audiences the opportunity to feel seen and heard (particularly if stuck in a world where, sadly, all the humorous content covered in the show is simply a snippet of reality). Complemented with excellent presentation slides, props that are quintessential in any learning setting, and comparing the way traditional templates for budgeting are thoroughly misunderstood and skewed to suit the narrative of those in charge of it, this show...uh sorry, university course...brilliantly demonstrates an evidence-backed argument that nothing good comes out of capitalism.

Leaving you in equal parts stitches and torment, the duo cycle through a chain of one-line bangers to reignite the trauma from sending / receiving email exchanges that, essentially, in a nutshell, tells people that they need to do their job better. The style of satire-driven comedy like the one exquisitely portrayed by Firth and Schloeffel is a rarity to experience. It is one that can be challenging and time-consuming to master and perfect. Thankfully, this is the show that nails it with its far too relatable content that will get you right in the soul (and guts from laughing too hard).

There is no doubt in my mind that Wankernomics offers some serious bang for your buck this Fringe season.