As a collection of circus, drag, boylesque, dance and comedy, Briefs: Dirty Laundry bends both genres and genders. The Briefs boys are fierce performers who know how to wow a crowd. While it is best to go into this show bias-free, I will say, the name of the show is apt: I saw some briefs, I felt dirty, and just like my laundry, I was thoroughly entertained by someone else doing all the hard work.

Each performer brings their own set of skills, personality and quirks. One by one, each artist has time in the spotlight, with the individual acts stitched together by conversation, jokes, music and vibes. Right from the start, I was forced to check my own misconceived ideas about the capabilities of the human body. “How?” and “Where did it go?” are just some of the phrases I muttered to myself throughout the evening. I’m not entirely sure the cast are all human, and I want to visit whatever planet of talent they came from.

While each artist is unique, the entire ensemble was cohesive and polished. The choreography is fresh, and the group numbers were pumped with the same amount of energy as the solo performances.

If you’ve seen Briefs: Dirty Laundry before, it is worth seeing it again. The group has clearly been working hard to refine and develop their repertoire, resulting in a show that is daring and exciting.

If you haven’t been to a Briefs show before, here are a few tips to help you get the most out of the experience: (1): Bring a bit of cash for the raffle. If you don’t get a ticket, you’ll be destined for jealousy. (2): Generosity pays off. If you buy your friend a raffle ticket and they win, I promise you will also get a kick out of it. (3): Bring your own *metaphorical* dirty laundry. You will get the rare opportunity to anonymously and publicly spill that tea you’ve been brewing. And (4): Treat your expectations like children – for this show, they’re best left at home.