A full list (in alphabetical order *G*) from the gala program, and a few impressions of each.
Adam Hills - Not as good as usual. A lecture on women's magazines that really needed a more gentle introduction. I've seen it done before with better effect.
Akmal Saleh - Good set. Mostly new stuff. Some bits about being an Egyptian comic.
Arj Barker - To be honest, at this point I was looking at the ceiling...big fat head in front of mine got in the way and I think I'd heard most of it before.
Bill Bailey - Finale. Nice. Kraftwerk's version of the Hokey Pokey.
Bob Downe - Classy as *G* As always. Very nice indeed *g*
Cal Wilson and Scott Brennan - Oh gods, painful. Premise is good, failed dismally on the Gala. Character comedy.
Chris Addison - Some of last year's show, about the evolution of language. Engaging manner, interesting material. I liked.
Danny Bhoy - Two true stories, involving urinals and porn. Nice.
Dave O'Neil - ...can't remember much *larfs* Didn't hate it *g*
Demetri Martin - Don't remember details, do remember thinking "I see why Sharleen's been raving about him". Good.
Denise Scott - Scotty. Being Scotty. Good stuff.
Eddie Perfect - Juice Bar Girl. TOP stuff. His voice just killed in that massive venue.
Gud - Eddy Macguire. 'Nuff said.
Kransky Sisters - It's fun watching half a room of people completely not get these guys *g* Some people thought they were hilarious though.
Jimeoin - Nice visual gag, walking off stage. Some typical Jimeoin (or as my mother called him the other day, Jimmy Owen) material.
Jason Byrne - An audience member and a box. All that is needed for the second most amusing act of the night.
Jeff Green - omg, new stuff! Not bad. Will be saying "Hil-arious" all festival *g*
Maria Bamford - *boggles* Voices. Characters. I can't understand her real voice sometimes. Not bad though.
Mike Wilmot - Tears of laughter. Caravan. Pop-up caravan. Toilet in the caravan. Best act of the night. SO there.
Rich Hall - Typical Rich. Good stuff.
Sean Lock - Think I started looking at the roof again here. If not I just don't remember him.
Stephen K Amos - Pretending to be African not English was confusing. But yes, he was at the shit stage of growing an afro.
Tripod - Longer version of "If Prostitutes Don't Kiss" and "Fear of Shorts" *g* Think I have an idea about some of the "new" material for Lady Robots.
Umbilical Brothers - Letter of complaint from Arnold Schwartznegger. If it's not in their show, someone should slap them. Brilliant stuff.
Wil Anderson - *gasp* Jokes I hadn't heard from him before! Maybe taking a break from him is a good thing *G* |