Micky D Ria Lina Richard Brophy Dave Florez
10 September 2006
Comedy Cavern
Sunday 10th September 2006
This was the first Cavern since the break and hopefully they started as they meant to go on. I don’t know if it’s because it was my first taste of live comedy in six weeks or because they were funny as hell but I laughed my ass off.
Geoff got things rolling along by doing the usual “Where you from?. What do you do and the all important who’s single. He ribbed on the furniture (locals) and made everyone feel like one big happy gang.
When Ria Lina took to the stage I thought “Another sister doing it for herself, bless her”. What followed was a kick arse bitch taking control of the room. There was nothing off limits. Ping pong balls, mail order brides, bouncing babies. Ria took a turn on the dark side but with a grin so wide you could eat your dinner off it. I was more than happy to go along for the ride. Also there were musical numbers. Now a funny, singing female comedienne is a rare breed. And if you go and watch her you’ll know what I mean.
Next up was Richard Brophy from Australia. He kicked off with some jokes about Steve Irwin which was funny but expected. Again he was not afraid to go dark. Accountants, Germans on the moon and the holocaust. If that’s your cup of tea then keep an eye on him.
Dave Florez had the short straw by being the only English comedian in the room. He did his best and had the confidence of a pro but I think people were itching for something a bit more antipode an
Enter Mickey D. A Tasmanian devil of a comedian. I wasn’t sure what was his set and what was ad-libbed. He ate every heckle for breakfast and spat out comedy gold. I was enjoying it so much I forgot to write notes. All I have on my lap is : Micky D. Anthrax. Duvet and K.F.C. But trust he is a gooden.
Overall it was a top night and I am looking forward to next week.
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Phil Eggins