Lady Gaga’s ‘Bad Romance’ opens this show and forewarns us of the story to come.
The dream for Sugar, played by Tomáš Kantor, is a glamorous and mutually beneficial existence as a rich ‘Daddy’s baby’ flaunting their lavish lifestyle, living the Pretty Woman fantasy. What constitutes a Sugar baby/Sugar daddy liaison?
Something beyond a hook-up, but definitely not a committed relationship.
“Friends with benefits,” but for the business world. What could go wrong?
However, we know that life is not like a Hollywood romance, it might all end in tears.
Undeterred, Sugar Googles ‘Sugar baby Melbourne’.
For their art, we are assured.
“Love’s about to get transactional.” Sugar hooks up with ‘Daddy’ Richard.
The next day Sugar braves the joy and shame, and that morning after awkwardness.
Lavished with luxury for a week in a Park Hyatt executive suite, Sugar longs for the good life.
They could get used to, not to mention their Prince Charming, the unlikely Richard.
Another Sugar baby rule: invest in your appearance. Ditch the thrift shop – think Gucci, Prada, Fendi or Dior.
Channelling their inner Julia Roberts, a Pretty Woman scenario plays out, complete with a snotty salesperson.
Cue Richard to the rescue.
But Sugar has broken the first rule of sugar babying—professional babies should never fall in love.
Kantor is a force to watch as costume changes, physical comedy and visual gags abound in this one-person show directed by Kitan Petkovski and written by Ro Bright.
Belting out great tunes by Chappell Roan, Sugarbabes, Macklemore and many more, Kantor’s infectious charm carries this funny, modern-day Cinderella comedy cabaret.
Presented as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival.

• Review by Kathryn Keeble