Comedy Festival 2017: Nick Cody is a witty redhead from Hoppers and he’s On Fire ★★★★½
Top-shelf stand-up comedy from a supremely confident Hoppers Crossing local who appears set for bigger things. Conan O’Brien already things he’s one to watch.
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Haven’t heard of Nick Cody? You will.
Hailing from Hoppers Crossing, the red-bearded local has made big dent overseas: popping up on Conan O’Brien’s influential US TV show and performing at festivals around the world.
On fire? Yes.
This masterful hour of stand-up explains why.
Being in the audience is like the first time you saw someone ride their bike past you without holding the handlebars: its effortlessness is what inspires the awe.
Cody works in such a blissful and assured manner, that the frustrations of air travel, wedding preparations and going to barbeques are presented anew.
It’s fantastic stuff.
Nick Cody, On Fire,
Supper Room, Melbourne Town Hall, until April 23
Buy tickets here
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