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Main sketch written by: Thom Adams, Rest of the show performed/written by ensemble cast.
Directed by: Alex Wilson and Trubie-Dylan Smith.
Assistant Director: Aaron Mayes, (5/5).

By the time you read this, Capping Show will probably be completely sold out – because it sells out every year. So hopefully you’ve already got your tickets like everyone told you too. Otherwise, have fun reading how awesome the show was this year SUCKA!

 
For those of you unfamiliar with the format of Capping Show, there are four main players; the actors/writers of Capping Show, the Sextet, the Sexytet and the Selwyn Ballet. If you’re lucky enough, then you’ll also get a taste of the Knox Farce and maybe a sketch by the OUSA Executive. The main sketch this year, “Let there be Capping Show”, charts the downfall of Adam and Eve following their eviction from their Garden of Eden, i.e. their pretty sweet flat on Castle Street. The entire main cast performed admirably, so kudos to Lockie Scott, Toni Finch, Abby Howells, Jacob McDowell and Ahmed Green for sustaining high energy throughout and being pretty hilarious to watch. Other stand-out performers were veterans Trubie-Dylan “look at your man, now look at me” Smith and Alex “Pope” Wilson, along with Megan Grinlinton and Caitlin McNaughton.

 
The main sketch isn’t as blasphemous as you might think, so don’t be put off by that. In saying that, Capping Show is bound to offend you at least once, whether you’re offended by a racist/sexist/homosexualist remark, or the fact that some sketches are so groan-worthy it defies belief. Without giving too much away, my favourite sketches included the plane sketches - both the one set in a plane and the one about cardboard box planes-, the “your mates” sketch, the robot sketch and every single pun (so most of the show). I was also impressed by insectophilia, the melodrama and the Pope’s condom endorsement.
 

As mentioned the show isn’t just about sketches, Sextet and Sexytet were once again on form with Sexytet performing a wee bit better than their male counterparts this year. The Selwyn Ballet is always a treat, brilliant choreography, guys in tutus, and enough make-up to sink a small island nation. I mustn’t forget to mention the band, the costumes or the opening and closing dances – all stunning.

 
Loved it!