
His boyish good looks are just as deceptive as his sleight-of-hand, so you may be surprised to know that Stuart Lightbody is old enough to have been practicing his craft for 19 years.

It’s not a race. You will find yourself sauntering along with other teams, and while there are prizes, they are for creative endeavours, not speed.

The MC Gina La Minge slinked onto the stage in a backless black velvet number and took charge in no uncertain manner laying down the rules of burlesque for the evening.

Sammy J was in fine form this evening, linking his witty songs with nifty patter and asides.

Damian Callinan slips skilfully between the cast of Bodgy Creek characters from Bull Barlow the club president with a prostate complaint (again), to Shakepeare quoting coach Troy Carrington.

The only unsurprising aspects of the show were the roars of appreciation and the standing ovation.