 Tim Minchin is very Australian (and very
proud of it), multi-talented and immensely funny. His act is a
cocktail of comedy songs, stand up, with a twist of poetry thrown
in for good measure. He can be manic but he also displays a softer
side to charm the audience.
Blessed with a strong, melodious voice,
he sings and plays piano with real skill, intensity and energy.
Song topics vary from the virtues of the inflatable doll to the
middle class rock and roll nerd, and even includes a peace
anthem for Palestine. His stand up routines take in subjects
as diverse as Sydney transexuals to bottled water. The song
Darkside provides the powerful finale and, as with the words
of all his songs, is a clever and subtle use of language.
This is a superb, unpredictable, roller coaster
ride of entertainment that will keep you laughing from first to
last.
*****
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