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I arrived at this show with no knowledge of the performer, or any of his previous works. I decided to let the show speak for itself. And it does in volumes. Jimmy James Eaton’s Sausage Sizzle is similar to what I think a trip into people’s minds would really be like. A little bit quirky, a little bit zany, highly unpredictable, hilariously funny, and a little bit scary; all mixed up with the occasional song.
Mixing pre-recorded visual and audio comedy with his live show, Eaton shows a large amount of …
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Austen Tayshus is a name just about every Australian should be familiar with. His piece Australiana was one of our countries’ biggest exports some years ago. I’m sure I’m not alone when I say I grew up listening to it as a child, trying to memorise it word for word.
However, Austen’s latest show, The Merchant of Menace, did not evoke the same feelings. Yes, it is funny. Possibly blurring the line of political incorrectness, but what is good comedy if it doesn’t blur the lines occasionally?
There were, for lack of …
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McDull, The Alumni is the latest in the McDull animation series from Hong Kong. This film presupposes a prior knowledge of the series, and will make little sense to those who have not viewed its predecessors. It attempts to satirically portray what life would be like when the McDull cartoon characters grow up and get adult jobs.
Unfortunately, this movie is very difficult to follow, with poor scene connectivity and little overall direction. Although the cinematography is good, and the music occasionally foot-tapping, it doesn’t make up for the headache you …
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A decade in the making, Lovestruck: Wrestling’s No. 1 Fan documents Sue Chuter’s life. A self-confessed wrestling addict, the film follows her over two continents to give a first hand account of her obsession.
Being a wrestling fan myself, I was intrigued as to what level of fandom Chuter had attainted in order to be crowned ‘Wrestling’s No. 1 Fan’. The film answers this question with a quick sweep of her home, revealing over 3000 photos and posters that consume the walls. And that’s before you see the numerous collectables’including a …
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It’s said that life imitates art and though I don’t know if you can call television Soap Operas art, A Soap is a film that can be said to closely imitate life. A Soap follows the lives of two people who lead different lives yet share a common bond. Charlotte is the manager of a beauty salon, who recently separated from her boyfriend and moved into an apartment above Veronica. Veronica, who is actually a transsexual named Ulrike, leads a reclusive life watching television Soap Operas, lavishing attention on her …
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There are those who would class Jimbo’s Big Night Out as crass comedy, appealing only to the lowest common denominator. Although I can concede that the show is rather blunt and coarse, it isn’t the lowest kind of people that will enjoy this show but the deepest and darkest parts of everyone. Jimbo’s Big Night Out is a virtual cavalcade of jokes that will make even the foulest mouthed sailor want to blush.
Jimbo’s Big Night Out is your typical pub comedy show, something for those true blue Australians who think …
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Every festival there is an international comedian who seemingly has done absolutely nothing in the way of research about the country he is playing in, and Nik Coppin isn’t this year’s. Coppin’s knowledge of Australian life and Australiana in general is more than that of your average Englander. Meaning: he knows that we don’t all ride round in kangaroos or catch wombats to work. Oh, he also knows a little about football, so extra points for that.
Coppin’s show Spiders’ Man! is unlike any other show I have seen to date. …
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Do you have one of those annoying friends whose attempts to impersonate a famous comedian or superstar fail? Then I highly recommend taking that friend to see Ben Chisholm’s Don’t Tell Mum! Chisholm is one of the finest impressionists around today, taking the piss out of some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities and more than a few of our home-grown heroes as well. In one show you can see him mimic the comedy stylings of people like Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, and Dave Hughes alongside musical pieces by performers such as …
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Have you ever been mistaken for somebody famous? Or perhaps someone thought that you were somebody you’re not. It’s annoying isn’t it? Now, imagine that person is a 12-year-old wizard from a children orientated movie. That’s going to annoy you more than somewhat. Well, that is exactly what Aaron Keeffe has had to put up with since the release of the first Harry Potter movie, with exponential growth in recognition with each additional movie. This notoriety is something he has attempted to cash in on, just like any other person …
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Think of a card, any card. No, don’t tell me what it is. It’s??the Ace of Spades, right? No. Well, that’s no problem because I can’t read minds. I also can’t manipulate metal, nor can I swallow almost two feet of steel. And if you should ask any reasonable, rational person, whether it’s possible to insert two feet of steel into your esophagus – and live – they will probably give you the exact same answer that I would have given. That is, until I saw it with my very …
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If during this year’s comedy festival your funny bone is hurting after a night filled with laughter and you’re looking for a place to relax and unwind with a few drinks, then Midnight Trade is the place for you.
Tucked away deep within Trades Hall, this late night collaboration of comics delivers a performance that is always worth much more than the price of admission. The mishmash of styles ranges from burlesque, music and vaudeville to stand-up, characters and cabaret, guaranteeing that there is always something for everyone. A well-stocked bar, …
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