Lucy Roche is juxtaposition personified. Every social normality that comes to mind as we see this whimsical elfin figure approach the stage, epitomises our ideas of sweetness and innocence. Roche takes a breath and with a smile, starts her show: “So, hi, I’m Lucy Roche and I’m a sex worker.” Minds. Blown. Someone near me does a double-take, another’s eyes bug out. I laugh since they clearly didn’t read her comedy fest blurb. Roche herself charmingly smirks and pauses while swaying serenely on stage, waiting for that bombshell to sink in. I love it. The preconceived societal norms get thrown out of Ivy Bar, exactly what Roche was aiming for. It is only the beginning of her cleverness and wit.
by Laura Ferguson“Hey guys, you may not have noticed but…” Savanna Calton starts the show Unstoppable by diving right in, no introductions needed. I’ve always loved this about Calton’s performances. She’s on point, doesn’t need warming up and won’t coddle us with niceties. It’s not really her style, it’s unique and it’s awesome.
by Laura FergusonSummertime Love is the first solo comedy show of 2017 Billy T Nominee Paul Williams, which he tells to a solidly packed theatre at BATS. We’re only a quarter of the way through and we have already been treated to songs, dance and a 1950’s Disney-esque springtime instrumental that leads to an 80’s summer dance party. We have Kanye-istic pulsating lights, homages to Snoopy, and wistful Hawaiian sunsets. If all this sounds disjointed, it kind of is. However, Williams’ aim seems to be a montage of pop culture and teen romance tropes sprinkled with Kiwiana, and to this end we are affected by nostalgia for our more youthful times.
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