Danny Bhoy
I last saw Danny Bhoy about three years ago and although there are some comedians I wouldn’t go back to see due to what I’d consider to be ‘recycled’ material, Danny Bhoy didn’t have this problem. To my knowledge he didn’t re-use any of his old material and although he used the same formula to his show (which all comedians do even greats such as Robbin Williams and Jerry Seinfield do) none of it seemed familiar.
This time round he talked and of course joked about his long tour of Australia and was never at any stage really controversial but that’s his style, he’s a very good ‘story teller’ who consistently finishes with awesome punchlines.
It’s particular hard for me to articulate, but in a way and with respect to William Shakespeare and other playrights Bhoy’s structure reminded of a classic Shakespearean play. He had one constant theme from start to finish, but had little subplots all the way through and right at the end when closing, managed to tie everything up beautifully.
It’s hard comparing comedians just like its hard making comparisons between musicians, as everyone has their own style. Danny Bhoy does however remind me a little of Ross Noble in that as the show goes on, he cleverly builds on presuppopositonal information in order to create a laugh, in a sense it makes him quite witty.
Adam Hills
I finally got to see Adam Hills live for the first time. The last time he toured the country I missed out when I fell violently ill and had to give up my tickets to some friends.
He did not disappoint, although I did probably expect to laugh a little harder, I’m definitely not complaining. I’d like to see him be more controversial knowing that he could get away with it. You see, everyone loves Hills and know of his background, meaning that he could use it to his advantage.
There was an underlying message behind all the jokes and on the way to Hills’ final piece he talks about losing three close friends in the last year. One of which the title of the show was probably dedicated to. It’s rare in comedy for such serious topics such as ‘death’ to be mentioned let alone visited at length. It wasn’t about the way people die but rather the great memories he still had of his friends. You’d think that such depressing subjects such as ‘death’ is literally no laughing matter and would result in a comedian shooting themselves in the foot, yet he brought up the subject with respect and in such tasteful humour that I’m pretty sure very few even noticed that he spoke about his friend’s passing.
I’m a little biased when it comes to Adam Hills because I’ve enjoyed his humour on the ABC on ‘Spicks and Specks’ and on other appearances he has made on television. For those who want to know that little bit more about him check him out on his website or at Wikipedia.
Tim Minchin
Every year I try to make the effort to catch a few comedians, because it is around this time in Melbourne and Sydney the ‘Comedy Season’ runs. Last year I remember catching glimpses of the talented Tim Minchin and thus decided to endulge myself and a lucky friend in his hilarity.
I have a wide appreciation of different styles of comedy and I’m not sure exactly how you would classify Tim Minchin, but he uses his musical talents and exploits well. You normally don’t associate comedians with being ‘intellectually stimulating’, not that the two can’t go together, but I was literally laughing my head off, being intellectually stimulated and being entertained. Now had Tim being a woman or if I had being a woman I would be lusting over this incredibly remarkable and talented human.
For those who have not been ‘blessed’ enough to watch him he is worth every cent of the $35.00 I spent on my ticket and more.
May 10, 2009 9:28 am | 
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