Sam Simmons - The Science of Sex and Boredom
There are some things the ordinary mind could never conceive. Things like a talking couch, bread-shoes, and feeding bird to the breads (That’s not a typo.).Ôø?Ôø? But all that suggests is that Sam Simmons is no ordinary comic. His new show The Science of Sex and Boredom is 40% multimedia, 35% stand-up and 14% re-enactment [...]
Sackful of Bullfrogs - Anthony Morgan
No bullfrogs. No structure. Hell, the self-described ‘washed up comedian’ didn’t even get to the point of the show until the last five minutes. By which time, it was far too late to explain why there was a fridge-sized cardboard box bearing the words ‘OMINOUS BOX’ on stage.
Despite being a rambling drunk, after ten awkward [...]
Ramblings: Second Movement
Ramblings: Second Movement is about an Aussie piano bar singer’s exploration of Europe (oh, and an attempt at Singapore). She broke it off with her boyfriend and, without him even realising she was gone, left in search of her place in the big, wide world.
Although the portrayal of other cultures, including German, Scandinavian, Japanese and [...]
Jim Henson Company’s Puppet Up! Uncensored
If you’re after a tale about two New Zealand brothers with leprosy looking for love, or you want to see a Flemish weasel commentate World Weasel Bashing Championships live from Belgium, Puppet Up! is the show for you.
The ingenious puppeteers show off their remarkable talent for not only performing, but also keeping a straight face [...]
Pastor Michael’s Second Coming (& His Wife Comes Too)
Anyone who has been up at 5am watching TV will be familiar with American evangelists. And unless you’re an (il)legitimate crusader, you might consider seeing the Bongo Bus production Pastor Michael’s Second Coming (& His Wife Comes Too).
Upon taking my seat, I realised the first problem with the show’leg room. Standing five-foot nothing, I’m rarely [...]
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