Must Sees & Should Avoids 2005

[dassalo]

I'd reccomend Damien Lawlor. He's in a teeny tiny room in the town hall, up about 800 flights of stairs, but is very good. If you like your comedy a bit on the weirder side of things, check him out.

[Alisso]

Originally Posted by dassalo

He's in a teeny tiny room in the town hall, up about 800 flights of stairs

Would that be The Wee Room? *g* Saw the sign to that last night, and was puzzled by it. Bugger to get to, normally the Supper Room's as high as it gets, and that's bad enough, this one's at least one more flight on top of that.

[dassalo]

yep that's the one. it's like being in a bell tower. don't let that deter you from the show though.

[Gutter Monkey]

Damien kicks ass. I'm gonna move heaven & earth to try and see his show even though it clashes with mine. Might have to see it on the 10th.
Damian also appeared with me at 'Dark Jester', the gothic night of comedy. He kicked ass there as well. He's got the gothic dark seal of approval!

[Katch]

My pick so far is Andy McClelland and Lawrence Leung. Odtriple and I went to see them on Saturday, and they were wonderful. Other shows I'd heartily recommend are Justin Hamilton, Damian Clark and Charlie Pickering. Maria Bamford, Arj Barker and 'Die on your Feet' were pretty good as well. I'll admit to being a tad disappointed with Bill Bailey.

[Edward]

Originally Posted by sharleen

From what I've heard, Jacksons' Way is also a highlight

Yep, saw it last night - maybe a little slow and repetitive to begin with, but overall very funny. Very silly and very funny.

[veronica tghf]

I highly recommend Rebecca de Unamuno's show. I saw her last night and she was awesome.

[unfrufru]

how was the dark jester gig peoples?

[Belleza]

Charlie Pickering - I know there was the whole boycotting of Dassalo related people on Mosh, but..."Betterman" is genius...it's perfect...

[Gutter Monkey]

Originally Posted by unfrufru

how was the dark jester gig peoples?

Well, *I* had fun ..... and the audience seemed to be having an absolute ball.

[hails]

Originally Posted by Belleza

Charlie Pickering - I know there was the whole boycotting of Dassalo related people on Mosh, but..."Betterman" is genius...it's perfect...

erm, just to clarify, that's what the age said about us, not what we said about our plans.

written, spoken and authorised by hails.

[Renee_Turner]

Originally Posted by unfrufru

how was the dark jester gig peoples?

A pictoral essay- (the MC, Tim Harris) (to GM for Johnny Dragonslayer) (previous two for Damien Lawlor's wombat story) - in general -

It was absolutely fantastic. Really. Best ensemble I've seen all Festival (and I am including Festival Club). I may have been the only one in the room who understood the MC's first three minutes, but I didn't have a problem with that. I didn't get some of the local references, but I do know the type of people they were describing, so all was not lost. Michael Chamberlin looked a bit out of place, but you know it's a tops night when the least successful comedian is Michael. I got back at to my lovely lodgings at about 8am. 'Twas a good night.

[Bob3]

Saw "A Night of Interprative Dance" last night. It was fantastic. Daniel Towns is bloody hilarious!

[Alisso]

Mike Wilmot, Mike Wilmot and, I cannot say it enough, people, Mike Wilmot.

Provided you're not easily offended and don't sit in the front row or two *g*

I'd also highly recommend Nicko and Silky. So good I plan to go at least once more *g*

I'm also looking forward to checking out Jason Byrne, on the basis of what I've seen from him so far.

[Renee_Turner]

The info. booth is recommending Keating: The Musical.

Bedroom Philosopher was very funny, esp. because he had a few technical problems the night we went, and still managed to keep going. Wilson Dixon Hour, Josh Earl, Umbilical Bros., all recommended by me.