Melbourne International Comedy Festival comedian Q&A: Thomas Gorham, Elixir

Science mixes with breathtaking acrobatics in this comical search for the elixir of life.

Elixir Melbourne Comedy Festival 2019.

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

This is a truly incredible all around circus/comedy show.

Incredible stunts, awesome script and a hilariously weird story.

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The show follows three bumbling scientists who attempt to create the elixir of life, and unwittingly create the zombie apocalypse.

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

We’ve been touring the world with out show Elixir!

What a wonderful journey it’s been for our Melbourne-based company.

Who should see your show, and why?

This show is going to blow your mind.

It’s a true success story of comedy/circus/theatre fusion.

It won the best circus and physical theatre award in Adelaide Fringe in 2018, the largest arts festival in Australia and second largest arts festival in the world.

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

Go and see something other than stand-up.

See some improv, see some circus.

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

The Bear Pack. I saw them two years in a row and absolutely loved them.

What do you love about Melbourne?

I live here.

There is a reason we keep winning World’s Most Liveable city.

It’s because Melbourne has the best of everything. People included.

Who or what is your comedic inspiration, and why?

All of the old circus superstars who made comedy acro routines.

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

It’s a bit risque, so if you like boys who show a bit of skin you will love it.

THOMAS GORHAM, HEAD FIRST ACROBATS, ELIXIR, MARCH 29-APRIL 20, THE FAMOUS SPIEGELTENT AT ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE, 100 ST KILDA RD. BOOK TICKETS