I’ll admit it, sad as it may sound: I’d never heard of Dan Willis before entering his Control Alt Delete show at The Elephant and Wheelbarrow on Melbourne’s Bourke Street. Somehow, he had just managed to slip under my radar. But then again, we mix in different circles (and countries). The UK comedian, ex-programmer and self-confessed uber-geek is all about computers, computers, and computers.

Initially, only a few minutes into the show, I panicked. ‘Oh dear, is this seriously going to be a whole hour of html and code and IT related stuff?’ Thankfully, it wasn’t. It was, however, a mash up of IT related experiences and events, as well as completely non-IT related stories. The Internet, Facebook and Twitter were all explored, as were cheese, beer and babies.

Willis is an intelligent performer, quick to read the crowd and tailor a show to their needs. His timing is impeccable and his personality is completely affable.

What I loved most about Dan Willis’ show was how well he engaged with the audience. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever been to a show where the comedian has actually interacted with the audience so often. The intimate setting was perfect for his show, and Control Alt Delete is perfect for anyone who loves getting intimate with their computer.

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