Melbourne International Comedy Festival comedian Q&A: Aaron Chen, Piss Off (Just Kidding)
Prepare to be educated about the dark side of Aaron Chen, a comedian with a few issues that are bound to make you smile.
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What can people expect from your show at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival?
Lots of scare tactics, guerilla marketing and financial planning.
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What have you been up to since last time you were here?
Since the last time I been here, I been crying a few times and learning who I am and working through personal issues of existential nature and commitment issues.
Sorry to everyone I hurt.
Who should see your show, and why?
Any hotties, all genders and faiths.
What’s your No.1 tip for people coming to see a show at the comedy festival?
An open mind.
Which other comedians/shows are you keen to see at this year’s festival, and why?
Dan Rath, Sam Campbell, Becky Lucas, Rowan Thambar, Alice Snedden.
What do you love about Melbourne?
Tropicana Juice bar stands out cos it’s got so many oranges on it.
Who or what is your comedic inspiration, and why?
Normal People by Sally Rooney.
Anything else you want us to know about you or your show?
It’s artistic.
OUR REVIEW OF AARON CHEN, P--- OFF JUST KIDDING
Rating: ★★★½
Reviewer: Patrick Horan
No one rides an awkward pause like Aaron Chen but everyone has a limit.
The former Best Newcomer winner and agent of chaos is playing it relatively straight this year but still can’t resist indulging in a lot of deliberately stilted crowd work, whose return on investment falls dramatically the longer the show goes on.
Thankfully, there is some top-notch material in between (a mid-air anecdote and Crazy Rich Asians pastiche are particularly inspired) and Chen is an exceptionally enjoyable hang, even when he’s dicing with disaster.
Aaron Chen, P--- Off (Just Kidding), until April 21, Melbourne Town Hall.
AARON CHEN, PISS OFF (JUST KIDDING), MARCH 28-APRIL 21, MELBOURNE TOWN HALL, BACKSTAGE ROOM. BOOK TICKETS
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