Review: Erika Ehler

Erika Ehler is back at the Fringe to talk about people she’s slept with. While she flirts with bigger themes, such as religion, race and body image, all roads lead to sex in this hour, and they’re lined with filthy jokes that are hardcore on a pornographic scale but aren't as 'offensive' as she aims for. 

Ehler shares some of her own insecurities, which stem from bullying in her younger years, before she quickly turns the lens away from herself and onto men she’s dated. Most of the gags are well crafted and bold, yet her pièce de resistance is the audio-visual material. She doesn’t use the screen a lot, but when she does, she deservedly gets the biggest laughs. These visuals, and the confidently handled audience interaction, provide much-needed variety in a show about sexual exploits, which always runs the risk of becoming monotonous. 

The word Femcel describes a woman who can’t get a relationship. Ehler has never had a boyfriend, and while she lets the audience know how other people react to this, it’s not entirely clear how she feels herself. This show doesn’t make big statements about relationships or self-discovery but will appeal to anyone looking for a bit of filthy fun.