Comedy Festival 2018: What does Sammy J really think of Randy’s show?

AS his former on-stage comedy partner, Sammy J has no qualms tearing apart the purple puppet’s foray into holding the fort alone.

WHAT can I say about Randy’s new solo show that hasn’t been said before? “Unenjoyable?” “Convoluted?” “One hot mess?” Sadly, these words have already been used to describe it. Admittedly, they were spoken by me at the bar afterwards, and sure, I slept through most of the show, but that doesn’t invalidate my opinion.

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After all, the sight of a purple puppet on stage is enough to turn off even the most die-hard comedy fan. That’s why I’ve spent half of my career performing with Randy; from on stage, I don’t have to look at him.

Randy in Randy's Anti-Crisis. Picture: Jim Lee Photo

Sammy J will take the stage for one night in Hero Complex.

Randy’s latest “show”, if you can call it that, is an ambitious hour packed full of jokes, philosophy, shadow puppetry, and audience interaction. At least, that’s what he told me it would be over coffee in January. The resulting performance bared no resemblance to these lofty aims. I assume. Like I said, I slept through most of it.

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Now, to be fair, when I woke up I did hear a lot of audience members afterwards saying that the show was brilliant and deserving of the praise and awards it’s received. But don’t worry, I set them straight. After all, what are friends for?

Randy, Randy’s Anti-Crisis

Melbourne Town Hall, cnr Collins and Swanston sts, until April 14.

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Sammy J, Hero Complex

Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins St, April 22.

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