Bart Freebairn is a comedian from a new generation. He’s funny like the older guys, he’s witty, and sometimes crass like them too, but mostly he’s hip, sharp, observant, confident and insightful. He speaks to Generation Y more clearly than any other generation. He’s the voice of soul searching and questioning and has that typical Gen Y trait – an insatiable desire to learn more and be better. He jokes, he impersonates, he pisstakes, he muses. And he’s mighty fine at all of it.

Freebairn’s show, Doppelganger, is a one-hour wonder. The audience is taken on a journey beginning with Freebairn’s desire to find his doppelganger and ending with just that. Along the way we’re privy to travel tales, childhood memories and some rather personal thoughts. Doppelganger is comedy meets philosophy. It’s funny meets inspiring. Most of all, it’s honest.

Freebairn is an emerging comedian with the goods. He’s humorous and intelligent. His entire performance was flawless – he never skipped a beat, he never fumbled and he never put a foot wrong. His material – from social parodies to common conundrums, from mistakes to mindless banter – was eloquently delivered.

I’ve never been to a show like it before. I’ve never nodded along with a comedian quite so much. I’ve never found a performer who insightfully addressees so many relatable scenarios. I’ve never clapped for quite as long at the end of the show. Doppelganger was just that good. So jolly good, that if you only get a chance to see one thing at this year’s comedy festival, make it Bart Freebairn.

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