Sean Burnett Dugdale-Martin
The premise of the show is Darling searching for a muse. Someone or something to inspire them. An easy vessel of an idea which leads directly into comedic retellings, poems, jokes, a puppet sequence, and even some touching moments of retrospection. Darling has got to be one of the funniest people in the city. So charismatically owning their space and flowing seamlessly between glamorous and gross.
Darling is a responsive performer. I feel like one has to be in such an intimate setting (just over a meter between the feet of the front row and the back wall of the stage-space). Darling’s persona comes across extremely comfortable with their guests, often breaking into laughter alongside us when we crack up. They hold the space well during the time that they have an audience member up, and they’re not afraid to ask the people in the back to be quiet! We’re in Darling’s Den, guys, and you will behave.
Jaw-dropping and hilarious Jak Darling delivers an impressive showcase of their comedic devices. I find it odd that Comedy Fest puts classic mic-and-stool standups over at BATS (in a theatre) and yet the more theatrical shows like this one in venues like Cavern Club… unless I am totally wrong and ComFest has nothing to do with this decision! Pardon me! It appears Darling can excel in any environment and audiences will continue to pack-in! I’ll see you all at the next one!
Unfortunately the Comedy Fest has wrapped up it’s run but you can find more info on the show that was here.