5 Ways Skank Sinatra Is Different From Frank Sinatra

It’s been ten years since award-winning cabaret performer Jens Radda made his Fringe World Perth debut. Now he’s back as his alter-ego Skank Sinatra, with a brand-new show paying tribute to some of Broadway’s biggest hits – 'Skank Sinatra: The Name On Everybody’s Lips’.

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In 'Skank Sinatra: The Name On Everybody’s Lips', Radda joins forces with musical maestro Joe Louis Robinson, in a glittering cabaret spectacular that pays tribute to some of Broadway’s biggest hits which are reimagined with sparkle, wit and style.

Read the chat with Jens on our sister site, scenestr.

Among the many musicals that will get the razzle-dazzle treatment in the show are broadway classics 'Chicago', 'Cabaret', 'The Sound Of Music', 'Little Shop Of Horrors', 'Evita' and mega-blockbuster, 'Hamilton'. Each musical number features Radda’s own signature touch.

Ahead of the Fringe World season, Jens lists five ways that Skank Sinatra is different from Frank Sinatra!

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One

Frank was Old Blue Eyes. I’m Old Blue Eyeshadow, usually applied in a venue bathroom with questionable lighting.

Two

Frank had swagger. I have existential dread and a very strong opening number.

Three

Frank had the Rat Pack. I have three emotional support gays and a group chat.

Four

Frank wore a suit and a sensible shoe. I wear a suit and a profoundly un-sensible nine-inch heel.

Five

Frank sold the fantasy of effortless masculinity. I sell the fantasy that masculinity is served best with a hefty side of femininity. Hold the olives.

'Skank Sinatra: The Name On Everybody’s Lips' plays Lotterywest De Parel Spiegeltent at The Pleasure Garden (Fringe World) 21-25 January.