FAGS R US, named after Brendan Goh’s love of toys and gays, is a queer taster of four LGBTQ+ comedians currently on show at the Fringe. The comedians Brandan Goh, Bobby Macumber, Jess Mckenzie, and Cecilia Ronson were a great mix to highlight four completely different styles of comedy as a comedy sampler. Ronson hosted the evening in a high energy, enthusiastic style. The pace and energy were captivating and witnessing it over a full show would be entertaining to see. A few common lesbian jokes were included but the lean to the personal brought the style back to unique areas. Mackenzie was a strong starter with the ones liners that became fun facts about terrible animal parents. This set had some of the newer, seemingly in test-phase work so didn’t always hit the mark. However, there is a clear direction shown in Mackenzie’s style in which the strong, sharp humour seen in the one liners can be edited and expanded into the wider set. Goh, a RAW Comedy SA finalist in 2023, gave a humorous introduction to gay Malaysian culture from someone who doesn’t meet strict gay stereotypes. There was a slyness in the bonus lines to his punchlines that was a fun play to extend on the jokes. Macumber rounded out the show with a confident set. She drew on her recent marriage and covid dog adoption as material for her comedy. Her comedy has developed strength to strength over the years and the infectious joy in her performance style is a pleasure to watch. A few of the jokes showed the development of comedy and while not landing on this occasion were still a demonstration of what makes fringe great, we get to see the risks and early artistic expressions of a range of performers. The regular call for time did disrupt some of the general flow but the snuck in minute pieces were punchy additions. FAGS R US is an excellent introduction to the festival. Risks are taken and we get to see behind the curtain more. The comedians’ longer shows will be ones to watch out for as they grow their sets.