Archive for February, 2010
RAW: Denim @ The Birdcage
Feb 19th
Denim is one of those beautifully awkward performances for those unintiated to dance. Why awkward? Because you want to clap, cheer and gasp in awe, but you can’t do so without ruining the mood and flow of this well crafted acrobatic\dance piece. Sit back and just enjoy the human body performing some powerful feats. Then make sure you cheer and clap like nuts at the end. Well done to all involved.
Kryztoff Rating: 4 K
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RAW: Katie Noonan and the Captains @ The Gov Friday 18th Feb 2010
Feb 19th
Katie has one of those distinctive voices that you can almost instantly recognise. From her early days in George to dabbling in dance and classical styles more recently, Katie has found a great middle ground with her new band The Captains.
Her voice is as beautiful as ever with a high register that just sounds flawless live. The band are extremely talented and she seems to have this ability to bring together some of Australia’s best. On the night she performed songs written with Sia, Josh Pyke and even Tim Finn…she has so many cool musical friends! She shares fun stories and seems more comfortable than ever on stage.
At the moment she isn’t playing her classic “hits”, but the songs here are like her cream of the crop from her career that she never got the chance to release – you can tell she really cares about these new songs. If you get a chance to see them, make sure you check out the next big phase in her career – Katie Noonan and The Captains.
Kryztoff Rating: 4.5K
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RAW: Francesca Martinez
Feb 18th
More social commentator than comedian, Martinez performs at the humble art space: Tuxedo Cat – Attic.
Amusing as her commentary about being ‘wobbly’ (she has cerebral palsy) and her life to date is, the show only manages a couple of giggles. She engages the audience well enough, as her material somewhat universal. However, she seems overly reliant on her ‘condition’ to see the show through.
The show feels more like you’re sitting with Martinez at a cafe, having a coffee and chatting about her life. Her stories often take a tangent, but she always returns to the main thread of conversation.
On until 7th March, I would have expected more laughs from this star, who has starred in Ricky Gervais’ Extras and appeared at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Kryztoff Rating: 2.5K
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RAW: Justin Hamilton – Idiot Man Child
Feb 15th
It’s hard to hate people, even harder to hate Justin!
Witty fella Justin returns to Adelaide, to his roots even, stand up comedy. Absent for the past few Fringes, Justin (or Hammo) is back with an all-new show, premiering in his own hometown.
His on-stage charisma oozes charm and mischief. His animated smart-arse satire guarantees sixty minutes of smiles.
Get to Hammo’s Happy Hour at the Fingerknuckle Nightclub… I mean, Le Cascadeur. 
Kryztoff Rating: 4.5K
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