I have just seen Eccentronic Presents: Neurovision, a deliciously weird cabaret show at Laughing Horse @ The Quadrant. Eccentronic are a lively and unlikely duo striving to win the Eurovision song contest and dominate Europe. They attempt to find the killer song for the United Kingdom to finally overcome to nil point curse.

Neurovision was as eccentric as their name suggests and I thoroughly enjoyed the show. Eccentronic are seasoned Free Fringe performers and fully embraced the format, allowing the audience to enter during their set up and using that opportunity to chat and introduce the show and performers.

Eccentronic skillfully brought us into their madness through audience participation which started simply with handing out flags, endowing us with European countries. Their musical talent was demonstrated through their oddball collection of songs and playing the hypnotic theremin. Highlights included a song about the Croydon Tramline and a madcap recap of the show. Neurovision also managed to make several interesting political references to our island position on the EU, creating a subtle depth to the show.

Even seen through the lens of my first Fringe hangover (I blame the Spiegeltent) Neurovision was extremely enjoyable. I would recommend it as an ideal beginning to a wacky Fringe afternoon.

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Jessica Cheetham runs Spun Glass Theatre; a Brighton theatre company devoted to personal protest through words and worlds. She is also the Social Media Coordinator for Root Experience.