Catherine Hart
Marjolein Robertson’s stand-up comedy show, Relations, is concerned with all kinds of relationships: romantic, sexual (because they are not one in the same), familial and platonic. Her comedic style is honest, full of quirky personal anecdotes.
Robertson is charming, intelligent, and self-deprecating in the best way. She starts the show by explaining that she is from Shetland, an island off the coast of Scotland famous for the pony. She has obviously adapted her material for Kiwis; she checks that we understand her jargon, ponders Kiwi culture, and imitates the New Zealand accent (quite well I might add).
Robertson admits that virtually every story is true. We feel grounded in her comedy since we know we are laughing at genuine follies of life. As a result, we feels appreciated and included. The stories flow into each other, and even Robertson seems surprised when the hour-long show is over.
Robertson best talent is her ability to flip her stories to the unexpected. Specifically, flipping our expectations into something incredibly crude and brilliant, such as the realisation that relationship has suddenly become serious after a sober night together. As she relates her stories she is animated and knows the physical setting of each of her memories, as she points to the drunk in the corner and walks around the bar.
Robertson’s comedy is down-to-earth, fast-paced, and accessible. She ends the night with a Trump joke that gives us a good laugh, and puts us in a good mood while we travel back to BATS Theatre for more Fringe shows.
For more information on Marjolein Robertson, head to her Facebook page.
Robertson admits that virtually every story is true. We feel grounded in her comedy since we know we are laughing at genuine follies of life. As a result, we feels appreciated and included. The stories flow into each other, and even Robertson seems surprised when the hour-long show is over.
Robertson best talent is her ability to flip her stories to the unexpected. Specifically, flipping our expectations into something incredibly crude and brilliant, such as the realisation that relationship has suddenly become serious after a sober night together. As she relates her stories she is animated and knows the physical setting of each of her memories, as she points to the drunk in the corner and walks around the bar.
Robertson’s comedy is down-to-earth, fast-paced, and accessible. She ends the night with a Trump joke that gives us a good laugh, and puts us in a good mood while we travel back to BATS Theatre for more Fringe shows.
For more information on Marjolein Robertson, head to her Facebook page.