I like to go to the festival club at least once a festival. If i can get it when Adam Hills and Jason Byrne are hosting, then thats a bonus.
Yesterday, i went to V fest, and then decided to go to festival club after. Saturday nights this season are being hosted by Adam Hills and Jason Byrne, and they have a weekly guest who does a full show, and then a range of other special Guests. On the bill last night, there was Clare Hooper, Tim Vine, Russell Kane and Randy the puppet. The main performer was american Mario Joyner.
The festival clubs is a unique experience. One that is hard to convey to other people how good it is, unless they're there. Situation humour.
I will say this, i feel so so sorry for Clare Hooper. This is the second time i have seen her in the festival club situation. And (i have to say this), She's just not that funny. She tries, she even probably has the material that is funny.... but maybe in someone else's hands. She just doesn't make me laugh.
Tim Vine is an interesting one. He doesn't do a routine like most people. His is more a series of Dad jokes. One liners. Stuff that is kinda funny to start with, but not hilarious or interesting enough to sustain my interest for a long time. Others must disagree, his shows have been sold out every time i look at the board (and even i can admit that i wanted him to get the pen behind the ear).
Randy the puppet was hilarious. You forgot that he was a puppet and just listened to the stories. Please note, the language isn't for the faint hearted.
But really, the star of this show is Adam and Jason. I could happily sit there and listen to hours of them just talking and being stupid. They connect with each other and the audience well, and are naturally likable and funny guys.
I have got to stop yelling things out in shows though.
Go to the festival club. Check the board to see who's there. But if you go, aim for a Saturday night so you get Adam and Jason.
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