Sandi Tighello
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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. …
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Dwayne Robbins’ Inspiration Hour sounds like the kind of show that’s going to spend its entire duration making fun of Anthony Robbins and his empire. How wonderful to then meet Dwayne at The Wick in Fitzroy and discover that his show was as good as it sounded.
As soon as Dwayne Robbins (played by Ashley Barnett) bounced on stage, American accent in full swing, I knew it was going to be one brilliant parody of the self-help industry. And oh, how the industry was mocked. The Secret was hit hard, abundance …
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When Trevor Crook emerged on stage at Melbourne Town Hall’s Powder Room, I had a bit of a cackle. He hadn’t actually started his Crookwit show but not since The Castle had I seen stone wash jeans, cheap no-brand runners and a tucked in t-shirt worn with such pride. If it is true that the clothes make the man, then Trev is a true bogan.
Self-deprecating and completely dysfunctional in thought, Crook’s hour long show covers all manner of topics: ageing, cultural divides, history, women, travel, failed relationships, sex and phobias …
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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 …
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Stepping down into Fortyfive Downstairs was a step into the unknown. What treasure, what comedy, was waiting for me? Queen Victoria’s Secret Catalogue sounds like a lingerie parade from the 1800s. Alas, it’s not. It is, however, a theatre show cum stand up cum sketch cum narration of a show. And, whilst somewhat silly, terribly unrealistic and, at times, slightly confusing, it’s a great deal of fun.
The one hour show is a whirlwind of monologues and accents – all expertly and brilliantly delivered by the talented five member cast – …
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When Julia Morris emerged on stage at The Capitol Theatre, I gasped. She looked amazing. Tall, toned, and completely complimented by her custom designed (and gorgeously girly) Charlie Brown dress. The dress was sparkly and vibrant, rather like her personality. And her shoes, Jimmy Choos, were also a good representation of her – high, spiky and spunky. I’ve never seen a comedian so well dressed.
Her show, an hour long re-cap of her life so far, aptly titled ‘Don’t You Know Who I Used To Be?’ is an interesting glimpse into …
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