Review – We’re Kind Of A Big Deal

You should all make a resolution this Adelaide Fringe. Try something novel, a little bit different. GO TO A COMEDY SHOW THAT IS LESS THAN $15 THAT FEATURES COMEDIANS THAT ARE NOT THE ONES YOU HAVE ALREADY SEEN ON TV OR HEARD ON RADIO.

Where can you find such a mystical thing? Well unlike unicorns, these things exist and are closer than you think. Nick O’Connell and Joe Sampson present “We’re Kind of a Big Deal” – a medley of a self-confessed, self-deprecating comic and a country kid coming to the big smoke who is, well, just a funny guy.

By contrast Sampson is less of an intellectual and more of a class clown from the country. His own experiences are relatable, humble and, let’s face it, we all like it when even the comedian is laughing at himself. His effortless character and stage presence go beyond mere potential. I laughed. Loudly. It was a little venue. That can be embarrassing. From tales of filling his shopping trolley with Tiny Teddies to wondering what he can whinge to his kids about later in life, the storytelling was both engaging and giggle-provoking.

So what are you waiting for? Get on your unicorn and get along to a proper Fringe show! After all, don’t you want to be that person who gets to say, “I saw them when they were only $10, playing a small venue that was falling apart?”