Review: Thrones! The Musical Parody

Hilarious and, at times, shocking, Thrones! The Musical Parody returns to Adelaide for the second year running.

The Baby Wants Candy team keep the audience engaged throughout the show's full 75 minutes by paying tribute to more than Game of Thrones. The concept is to explain HBO's fantasy drama to someone who has never watched it, including spoilers.

With improvised costumes six actors come together to play out all six of the broadcast seasons. There is no romanticising of the ugly parts which make GoT so compelling (aka Ned’s beheading, Tommen’s end, The Red Wedding, etc.). And much like in the series, The Red Wedding scene is uncomfortable to watch – but in tonight's version it is at least accompanied by a fun, if slightly disturbing, rap.

The performance isn’t just a summation of the series. It also discusses fandom culture and how shows such as Game of Thrones can help you through your own problems, not by presenting an idealised world but one where, like in reality, the characters struggle to reach their goals with a message that you are not alone.

Ultimately enthralling, the show has many twists and turns and, naturally, leaves you wondering how will it all end.