Some of their silliness is funny because the sketch concept itself is just a little bit brilliant, but mostly the hilarity comes from their absolute commitment to any idea that pops in their head.
The format is simple: six solid comedians doing longer, stronger sets, a cheap schnitty, home and tucked in by ten-thirty.
The belle of the ball was visiting Melbourne comic Asher Treleaven: those who’ve seen him before know to expect something special, and he didn’t disappoint.
Steve Coogan brings his much loved character Alan Partridge to the big screen in an over-the-top and downright bizarre comedy that flirts brilliantly and hilariously with bad taste.
Before Christ had said a single word nervous titters were bouncing around the room and triggering more nervous laughter. Taboo was the theme and it was being kicked around the room like a soccer ball.
The show is a pleasing journey through Neil’s reflections on life, antics he has gotten up to, hypothetical outcomes to real life scenarios, and a litany of one-liners.
[Winter is Coming] was a fun show; unfortunately the old, obvious, unoriginal references outweighed the witty, unexpected and new.
The performance is a variety show of sorts; as Darcy and Andy amuse themselves, we’re presented with comedy songs, sing-a-longs, hopelessly silly magic tricks, puppet plays and pranks.
Andy’s near-victory in Raw Comedy National Finals this year was no accident – he is annoyingly good for someone so fresh to the scene.
We witness a man at war with himself, and what results is a deeply personal and truly original concoction of tragedy, comedy and pathos.
Sonia is a storyteller in the same vein as Mike Birbiglia or Simon Keck, her show largely consisting of a long-form anecdote that builds comedic tension.
These performers have terrible names for comedy, but luckily they know how to make an audience laugh with a solid hour of straight stand up.
Rear Admiral affords Adelaideans a great little selection of local comedy, in a cozy little venue, for a reasonable price. And we’ll keep checking back on it, but I’m confident this comedian-run comedy show will continue to attract casual and dedicated audiences alike.
Jason Byrne is finishing up at the Ed Fringe and preparing to launch a comedy onslaught on Australia’s shores. Heckler asks him the important questions.
Sweet, grounded and self deprecating, this show is for all those who, even out of their twenties, are a little shy and unsure of themselves.
