Last night I started my Sydney Comedy Festival season I line up 10 or more shows, picked at random, usually for the time or the $25 price tag. I pick women or Asian comedians as I think they have to work harder for their audiences. I've pick some with interesting ideas (who dunnit concept is this years intrigue).
Last night I saw a fav, Nish Kumar. He did not disappoint. Very smart, very provocative on political issues (and race). He always makes me think about things and what goes on in the world. He has 2 more shows - tonight and tomorrow (23 & 24th) at the Factory (Tix here) so get along if you can.
The one disappointment, is Charlene Kane did THREE weeks at Melbourne Comedy Festival but not even one night in Sydney! I begged and pleaded but no luck (don't laugh. I really did. That's what's SM is for!)
Last night I went with a friend, tonight's show's are with a different friend and Thursday is with my husband. It's a great way to catch up with people, share a laugh and good vibes with friends.
And right now, we need a good laugh!
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Oh, that´s a pitty for you....but I confess, for me it is somehow not relevant...as I would not have visited one of these venues LOL. Have a good time and all the best
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Welcome back, Lydia. I'm not a great fan of stand-up comedy, especially one which depends on mocking members of the audience. There have been rare occasions where a comedian has been truly witty and innovative in such shows, but most times I've been disappointed, hence I tend to avoid the genre. I rather like clever and satiric humour, rather than spoof and sarcasm. Thank you for hosting from a cold and wet Melbourne. (Nick from MAP)
ReplyDeleteHarry Jun picked me straight away and asked my name - I made a ugh noise and he explained he never mocked the audience. But then he kept talking to me thru out the show. I am substantially older than the rest of the audience and was so embarrassed - but he was very funny. I'm just self conscious.
DeleteSorry about not being able to see Charlene Kane, but seeing live comedy is a good thing. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteOh I just LOVE comedy shows and this sounds like such a fun festival.
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