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Elbowskin: Comedy Gondola

By Matt Heath ⋅ May 5, 2006 ⋅  Email This Post ⋅  Print This Post ⋅ Post a comment

Comedy Gondola: it doesn’t really mean anything. Dave and Ernie (ElbowSkin) introduce the show via a brief video projection of them in a real boat (possible Gondola) attempting to explain the title. It might have been shot in Venice or maybe on the Yarra.

After ElbowSkin’s one hour on stage, I can’t remember the title of the show and don’t care because I’m busy loading into my memory bank ‘I saw ElbowSkin at the Comedy Festival 2006 before they were huge.’ This sort of performance is no accident. Three prior festival appearances and a stint at the Adelaide Fringe have molded this talented duo’s show into something special.

ElbowSkin mix it up with a healthy dose of their hilarious original songs, short video projections, audience participation (Without the cringe factor, you’re safe in the front row.) and banter between each other. Although they have done this show night after night, ElbowSkin gives the crowd a ‘Tonight we did this one especially for you’ feel. Their enthusiasm, energy and confidence on stage are infectious, and the laughter from start to finish proves they have it right.

This is a polished performance delivered with smiles and laughter from ElbowSkin who are clearly enjoying themselves on stage. Dave and Ernie promise to be back next year, and on the strength of this show will no doubt command a bigger venue. I can’t wait because I saw them in 2006 before they were huge.