Melbourne International Comedy Festival comedian Q&A: Dan Rath, Bubble Bath

Be prepared for laughs that split your spleen and cause a medical emergency

Dan Rath, Bubble Bath

What can people expect from your show at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival?

They can expect to laugh until it ruptures their spleen resulting in a medical emergency.

My comprehensive insurance covers this foreseeable event.

What have you been up to since last time you were here?

I’ve been unemployed since I was last here. My life is just vast stretches of nothing punctuated by the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

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Who should see your show, and why?

The following demographics should see my show.

1. Burnouts with no driver’s license.

2. Anyone who has paid a visit to marijuana island.

3. Card carrying members of the intelligentsia.

What’s your No.1 tip for people coming to see a show at the comedy festival?

See my show.

Which other comedians/shows are you keen to see at this year’s festival, and why?

Sam Campbell

Damien Power

Anne Edmonds

Luke Heggie

Becky Lucas

What stands out to you about the city of Melbourne and/or its people?

I enjoy Melbourne’s free tram system. As for the people probably their vivacity and commitment to the good life.

Who or what is your comedic inspiration, and why?

Mr Bean because he is a stammering boob and a rude dude.

Anything else you want us to know about you or your show?

If you come to the show and disrespect me I will crush you with a verbal sledgehammer.

The emasculations are over.

DAN RATH, BUBBLE BATH, MARCH 28-APRIL 21, MANTRA ON RUSSELL, MANTRA THREE, BOOK TICKETS