If you are looking for an initiation into the complex and fickle world of the music industry, an hour in the company of Frisky and Mannish’s Comedy of Pop will do the trick. The show mixes songs, a storyline and audience participation to create an hour full of laughter, giggles and rhythmically clapping hands emanating from the stalls while the intricacies of pop music are demonstrated for all.

Having classed the audience as 'Razorlights’ (all hair, no substance), ‘Britneys’ (better dancers than singers), ‘Biebers’ (not good for anything) or ‘Elvis Presleys’ (can sing, dance and generally deserve to be there), the show begins with a lively and upbeat attitude that it maintains throughout.

Frisky and Mannish are, quite simply, terrific. Their talent is obvious, as is the intelligence behind their songs and observations on the modern music industry. At one point, after an entertaining rant about the new kid on the music block – the ‘kooky girl’ – we hear Jessie J’s Like a Dude sung as though Ellie Goulding had penned and performed it. Later, uncanny imitations of Nelly Furtado and Adele make the audience jump in their seats and even sing along.

It’s difficult to class Frisky and Mannish into a specific genre. A mixture between a well-rehearsed sketch show and an improv band might be a step in the right direction, but you need no expectations or preparation in order to enjoy the show. Whatever your stance on pop music – a scornful critic, secret Take That fan or genuine admirer – Frisky and Mannish don’t judge, they simply observe the similarities, differences and state of pop music, reflecting this back to the audience with wit and humour.

The show provides an entertaining evening that’s bound to have you smiling afterwards… and you’ll never look at Billie Piper in the same way again.

Five Stars