Lisa Skye's Songs That My Parents Taught Me is a wacky mix of alternative edginess and nostalgia. Skye provides a combination of the mystical and the grounded in what makes for a captivating performance lined with cringeworthy moments. Flip flopping from references to the 1970's Melbourne experienced by her parents to hilarious drug themed recitals, glimpses of a quirky teenage hood and present day Lisa you don't just laugh at the superb delivery, but the utter honesty of the situation. It's intimate to the core, viewers wanting to avoid Skye's deeper affections would be well advised to avoid the front row and traditionalists should best stay home. There's certainly no judgement here, no taboos. Suicide plans, sexuality and birthday cakes are all on the agenda melded together via song, dance and an accompanying slideshow. Traditional family barriers are crossed in a performance which is a hilariously engaging, awkward and ultimately heartwarming affair.
