Inconsiderate Aberrations of Billy the Kid, The

Just The Tonic @ The Caves    6 - 30 August @ 22.40    2headedpigeon Theatre Company

Originally a workshop with April d’Angelis at East 15 Acting School this show, by 2headedpigeon Theatre Company, is probably the most anarchic and outrageous musical on the 2009 Fringe. So irreverent is the content, the theatre company even lists a legal advisor. Writer/actor Christopher Bailey, director Clare Shucksmith and a great cast have given Edinburgh the theatrical equivalent of a John Walters film at its most tasteless. In the first five minutes, diminutive Billy (Michael Keane who looks about ten years old) guns down his mom (Clare Shucksmith) because he detests school. Thereafter follow a series of cover ups and assorted sexual exploits, including necrophilia and dismemberment. To add to the shocking delight is hunky Kevin (Ben Charland) singing with a full hard-on. Eventually, even a six foot dancing penis appears. Although the content is bizarre, and the plot crazy, it is well conceived and fun to follow. Mom eventually returns from Heaven with a group of lesbian angels set on revenge. I won’t spoil the end - go and see for yourself. In keeping with the general anarchy there is live music by sexy looking heavy metal band The Aberrations.