Review by Kieran Eaton
The Nasty Show is an assortment of edgy material presented in an accessible way. You know from the title that it not about sugar and spice, and all things nice, MC Jez Watts sets up the premise in a simple manner and gets the audience to think of their own nasty jokes. Anyone can tell a nasty joke – but can everyone get away with it? Watts skillfully demonstrates how to pull off a good nasty joke – this is a masterclass in smut!
The good news is most of the jokes are told with great skill and craft by a variety of stand-up comedians from different backgrounds and experiences. Does this make it a bit hit and miss? Well, to a degree but the stronger acts in this show help to carry the ‘weaker’. However, it does end up becoming a bit of a joke-a-thon competition after a while. What really makes The Nasty Show work though, is a sense of camaraderie from the audience. They truly embrace the concept and the comedians, leaving the tent with a whole bunch of new friends at the end of the night.
The show is on late, so it feels like a setting where the comedians with more beers under their belt can be a bit looser and bolder. This is a fun breakaway from seeing generic “likable” styles. The downside is it does have a laddish feel to it, with all performers being straight male comedians. There is a huge amount of energy in the room which keeps this ad-hoc, guys-will-be-guys vibe going. Once they are on a roll, the comedians can really get nasty!
With about an average of five performers a night, The Nasty Show has someone for every taste, with plenty of variety, you’re bound to find a new favourite comedian. The Nasty Show is a simple format but is sure to fit in well for most comedy/fringe festivals. I recommend this to anybody who likes to walk on the wild side.
The Nasty Show played as part of Perth’s FRINGEWORLD festival in February 2016. Infinite Jest have just finished a run of comedy shows in Adelaide Fringe March 2016. You can catch The Nasty Show during the Perth Comedy Festival 22 April – 15 May. See website for details:
Related
-
REVIEW OF EDENVALE’S PREMIUM RESERVE RANGE
Words by Andrew Kemp Images Courtesy of Edenvale We’ve all had some unpleasant surprises, haven’t we? Like when the “Poisson et frites Anglais tradionelle” on the restaurant menu turned out to just be fish & chips. Or when the premium coffee at the new “must visit” spot just doesn’t match up to your regular hole-in-the-wall’s … Read more
-
COCKTALES ON THE COUCH
Cocktales on the Couch with Wayne & T0m *Book Launch held at Diesel Bar Melbourne Wayne and Tom are the cocktail-loving couple who have been making us laugh out loud as they sit on their couch, watching TV. In Cocktales on The Couch they reveal their favourite cocktails and the memories that inspired them. Find out … Read more
-
Saké Restaurant & Bar bursts with Cherry Blossom inspiration
Saké Restaurant & Bar welcomes Spring… Saké Restaurant & Bar is celebrating the arrival of spring and the stunning sakura, or cherry blossom, with an exclusive Champagne dinner and special cocktails available throughout September. Saké The Rocks in Sydney, Saké Eagle Street Pier in Brisbane and Saké Hamer Hall in Melbourne are also ushering in … Read more
