You know how when you walk away from a comedy night you're supposed to feel good about the world? Tonight I've walked away feeling a bit grumpy. Overall, I really loved the Comedy Showcase tonight at Sydney's Comedy Store. I thought the comedians (all part-timers I suspect, and all quite young, aside from Merrick Watts … Continue reading Comedy Should Be Funny
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As I sat and sipped my beer (in plastic, no doubt a sign of the end of Western civilisation) waiting for the theatre doors to open, I wondered if I knew enough about rugby league to enjoy "Rugby League - The Musical", tonight at the Sydney Comedy Festival. Though I know a bit about the … Continue reading Rugby League – The Musical
They say Garbo was elusive in her life. She's somewhat elusive in death also, it seems. Even though I'd found some online instructions about how to find her grave, they weren't particularly clear. Even though they were seemingly quite detailed, they lacked specifics. The "general vibe" isn't enough when it comes to navigation, I've concluded. … Continue reading Greta Garbo’s Grave
When thirty-something Kelly came up and asked if she could have the spare seats at our table, my mate and I looked at each and agreed quickly she could. When she asked if she and her friend could join us, or should they take them away, we looked at each other, hesitated briefly, and then … Continue reading Heckler Hell