Well, the 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival has come to a close. I saw so many amazing shows, some that I just didn't get time to review unfortunately, but I wanted to end with my review of the last show I saw, Mark Gambino's The Return of Grazie Fibonacci.
This show takes you on an adventure, full of wonderful and eccentric characters, some of whom wouldn't be out of place in a David Sedaris short story. The scenes are interspersed with a witty recording of a radio show, removing any possible awkwardness from those in-between scene costume change moments, while continuing the laughs from the audience.
From a commercial flight, to a Ted talk, to a game show, to the wonder that is Jurassic Park, you will be taken places you didn't expect to go. Always with a fascinating, hilarious character to guide you through.
Don't be alarmed, but there is some audience participation. Nothing embarrassing though, it's just the audience assisting with the show, rather than drawing attention to the audience themselves.
Mark is a brilliant actor, fully becoming each character with such ease and confidence. I wouldn't be surprised to see him on a TV sketch show, in a movie, or any other place where ridiculously talented people become successful. I'm really excited to see whatever he does next.
If you love comedy sketch shows this will be right up your alley. Keep an eye out for Mark's future work, because he is such a delight to watch, you won't be disappointed.
It is too late to get tickets (sorry!), but you can read a bit more about the show here: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/the-return-of-grazie-fibonacci
You can also possibly catch Mark at some The Big Hoo-Haa! shows, more information here: http://www.hoohaamelbourne.com.au/ and you can see my review of this year's The Big Hoo-Haa! show here: https://wheretonextblog.blogspot.com/2019/04/review-big-hoo-haa.html
This show takes you on an adventure, full of wonderful and eccentric characters, some of whom wouldn't be out of place in a David Sedaris short story. The scenes are interspersed with a witty recording of a radio show, removing any possible awkwardness from those in-between scene costume change moments, while continuing the laughs from the audience.
From a commercial flight, to a Ted talk, to a game show, to the wonder that is Jurassic Park, you will be taken places you didn't expect to go. Always with a fascinating, hilarious character to guide you through.
Don't be alarmed, but there is some audience participation. Nothing embarrassing though, it's just the audience assisting with the show, rather than drawing attention to the audience themselves.
Mark is a brilliant actor, fully becoming each character with such ease and confidence. I wouldn't be surprised to see him on a TV sketch show, in a movie, or any other place where ridiculously talented people become successful. I'm really excited to see whatever he does next.
If you love comedy sketch shows this will be right up your alley. Keep an eye out for Mark's future work, because he is such a delight to watch, you won't be disappointed.
It is too late to get tickets (sorry!), but you can read a bit more about the show here: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/the-return-of-grazie-fibonacci
You can also possibly catch Mark at some The Big Hoo-Haa! shows, more information here: http://www.hoohaamelbourne.com.au/ and you can see my review of this year's The Big Hoo-Haa! show here: https://wheretonextblog.blogspot.com/2019/04/review-big-hoo-haa.html
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