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Rich Hall : Otis Lee Crenshaw Rich Hall plays The Studio, Sydney Opera House from April 9 - 21, 2002.
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A satisfying rich-ness With the world seeming going to hell in a hand basket every day, we need something to make us laugh. This is where Rich Hall comes in. The American stand-up comedian, musician and social commentator has few equals when it comes to the fine but demanding art of making people chuckle. In fact, his laconic delivery and perceptive but ever so slightly take on politics, culture and life in general usually provokes no so much laughter as virtually uncontrollable hilarity. So it was on the opening night of his recent Brisbane engagement.
What makes him so outstanding as a comedian is that, while his observations are very funny, they're also plausible. So when he berates George Bush's pronouncement about the "axis of evil" as being taken from a comic book, you have to stop and think that it just might be true. >>>
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The other outstanding feature of Hall's show is his encyclopaedic knowledge of the place he's visiting. He includes references to local landmarks, history, even place names into the show, making it highly relevant for audiences wherever he goes. He didn't forget the classics though; from "Women Call it Stalking" to "Rodeo Man in the Shetland Islands", he had the crowd's toes tappin' and hands clappin' as he pumped up his better known tunes. This highlights an often-overlooked aspect of Hall's performance, as he's a damn fine musician as well as being a comedian. His backing band, the Black Liars, are no slouches with the guitar and double bass either. As a comedian, Rich Hall is without equal. As an entertainer, pure and simple, he's amazing. This is one show that certainly should not be missed. Even if you have to borrow money, see it. David Edwards Send us your feedback on this article or anything else in The Blurb |