Dave Thornton & Dilruk Jayasinha – The Detour | Adelaide Fringe 2021 review

We all faced a detour or two last year and this double bill with Dave Thornton and Dilruk Jayasinha explore how it took its toll and so much more

Dave Thornton and Dilruk Jayasinha

Dave Thornton & Dilruk Jayasinha – The Detour

Comedy/Stand Up

Rating: ****1/2

Babylon, GOUD

Until February 28

Last year was a detour for all of us and none more so than for comedians.

It’s the basis of both the funny men’s 30-minute sets on this double bill.

While Jaysasinha struggled alone in his one-bedroom apartment, Thornton dealt with his two daughters and wife in their tiny inner-city abode.

Jayasinha opens and while there’s no denying he is an excellent story teller, drawing plenty of laughs, he just takes it too far on occasions.

Thornton’s was the tighter set – fast-paced, hilarious, and my face and sides ached from non-stop laughing – always a good sign – it would have been five stars for him. His impersonations are on-point – he might even bring out a few of his mates Hughesy and Jimeoin if you’re lucky. Tip though – don’t spend the whole show asking for them like one punter.