THE show kicks off with a poignant tribute to the late Brian Ralfe, and that's where the sentiment stops as foul-mouthed chaos ensues.

Topsie Redfern is stunning juggling the roles of The Fairy Godmother, The Ugly Sister and Alice, smashing all three with facial expressions leaving you certain the cabaret artist could open a tin of beans with her cheeks.

Lee Tracey as Dame mercilessly picks through the audience and delivers gag after offensive gag turning laughter into an involuntary act.

As well as being devilishly funny, there are some top class vocal performances on stage.

Russell Keith has it all as Prince Charming and his natural rapport with the audience oozes confidence while Lascel Wood could hold a stage with his voice alone.

The supporting cast eases in and out of scenes effortlessly and add a spark every time they do so - none more than David Raven as Jack.

For alternative panto virgins, it is somewhere between a cabaret, burlesque, stand-up and West End show - and all wrapped together in a community as camp as Christmas.

Brian Ralfe started a theatrical revolution when he gave birth to the idea in 2002, and even with his passing, the show goes on just as big, just as bold and just as typically Brian.

Five stars