Adelaide Fringe 2017 Review: 50% Scottish, 100% Crazy, Let’s Laugh

AFTER failing in a couple of dead end jobs, Canadian Michelle Christine (who’s 50 per cent Scottish) decided to follow her dream and undertook the longest cross-country comedy tour in Canada’s history. A tough feat for a seasoned comic, but even harder for a fledgling talent nobody’s ever heard of.

50% Scottish, 100% Crazy, Let’s Laugh

Comedy ****

Turi Bar E Caffe, until March 19.

AFTER failing in a couple of dead end jobs, Canadian Michelle Christine (who’s 50 per cent Scottish) decided to follow her dream and undertook the longest cross-country comedy tour in Canada’s history.

A tough feat for a seasoned comic, but even harder for a fledgling talent nobody’s ever heard of.

But she succeeded and now she’s here, performing her free show night after night and distributing leaflets in the streets while dressed as a Mountie.

Christine engages with the audience like a champ and connects with them in a way that is both sincere and, importantly, funny.

She’s thoroughly engaging, sweet, personable, surprising and inspiring, encouraging others to follow their dream.

While not constantly laugh-out-loud funny, she’s an extraordinary and passionate storyteller who delivers a thoroughly enjoyable show.

One of the Fringe’s best kept secrets and exceptional value for money.

Tom Bowden