Fringe World Perth 2016

Experiments in Mind Reading 2.0, Fringe World Perth 2016

No Comments 13 February 2016

Through struggling to ‘remember how this trick goes’ and misplaced awkward moments of silence, Penny appeared like any other man off the street, nervous to be in front of an audience at times when his ‘mind tricks’ took a little while to work. Annie Teh reviews.

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Dirty Jazz, Fringe World Perth 2016

No Comments 13 February 2016

If dirtiness is indeed a state of mind, Dirty Jazz proves that this is a psychological plane we should all visit a bit more often. Jen Perry reviews.

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Naked Girls Reading, Fringe World Perth 2016

No Comments 13 February 2016

Naked Girls Reading is essentially a cabaret for bookworms — a literary feast for the ears and mind, and a wonderful feast for the eyes. Annie Teh reviews.

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Real Men, Fringe World Perth 2016

No Comments 12 February 2016

Drinks in hand, top hats donned and moustaches firmly glued on their stiff upper lips, Libby Hammer and Jessie Gordon transform into Charles Winston Spaffington Esq. and Henry James Spifford the Third — real men. Jen Perry reviews.

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A (very brief) history of German humour, Fringe World Perth 2016

No Comments 12 February 2016

Praising “80%” of Australians for their open-mindedness, Paco Erhard repeatedly highlights what's great about Australia (our diversity!) by giving us a gentle ribbing through the mind of his uber-German alter-ego. Anika Landy reviews.

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The Dinner Party with Xavier Toby, Fringe World Perth 2016

No Comments 12 February 2016

Cheap gags, stereotyping and misogynistic humour tarnish The Dinner Party's unusual comedy concept, leaving Gabriella Loo torn between embarrassment for its performer and contempt for his values.

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Minnellium, Fringe World Perth 2016

No Comments 12 February 2016

Telling stories from her life up to thirty, Alana Minnelli delivers a raucous hour of anecdotal comedy that grapples with an eternal question: "Did you ever meet anyone you liked better than yourself?" Weaving Perth-specific humour with a Brooklyn bite and a healthy dose of self-love, Minnelli proves that honest comedy can only come from experience. Jaymes Durante reviews.

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Interview with Alexis Dubus, Fringe World Perth 2016

No Comments 12 February 2016

“When I ran an alternative comedy club in London, I wanted to experiment with hosting the show using all the traits a compere shouldn’t have: low energy, a disrespect for the audience and acts alike, placing his own amusement over anyone else’s. The French persona just suited this extremely well and, being part-French, my face fitted it too.’’ James Burnside interviews Alexis Dubus, best known to Perth audiences as the inimitable Marcel Lucont.

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Tinder Hearts, Fringe World Perth 2016

No Comments 11 February 2016

Spouse-swapping comedy Tinder Hearts is an amusing little romp that carries a moralistic message about the risks involved in trying to strengthen a marriage through ‘experimental’ means: worth a watch if you like raunchy comedy, but don’t expect to be blown away. A tentative swipe right. James Burnside reviews.

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The Kransky Sisters – Piece of Cake, Fringe World Perth 2016

No Comments 11 February 2016

The Kransky Sisters aren't the usual loud and brass comedy act, but their less-is-more approach is a testament to their understanding of what truly tickles the funny bone. Annie Teh reviews.

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