Armed with Fake glasses, dyed burgundy-red hair, tailored checked suit and with matching nail polish; Rhys Nicholson jumps onto stage with all guns blazing bringing his dark, filthy and altogether outrageously hilarious show Dawn of a New Error to this year's Brisbane Comedy Festival.
After a successful 2012, winning Best Newcomer at the Sydney Comedy Festival, Nicholson returns with an equally hilarious sophomore solo show. His show allows you to take a break from your own insecurities and instead, laugh at his. From boyfriends, to being fat, to being skinny, to dressing up as a "back alley abortion" to a party, he leaves no aspect of his life untouched. Gifted with a demanding demeanor that you would expect from someone with such big hair, Nicholson is able to create even the saddest part of his life into comedy gold.
Rhys Nicholson is on the rise, and his latest show Dawn of a New Error is no disappointment.
I cannot tell you what it is about Nicholson, but he's got this spark in him that let's him get away with the darkest material. He has an ability to weave his tongue around a story, that instead of shaking your head, you are end up trying to laugh as you gasp for more air. It is this that is the highlight of the show, the audience bands together, leaving their moral conscience at the door and laughing at things they usually wouldn't (and laughing very hard I might add).
In saying this, this show probably isn't for everyone. He touches on some pretty sensitive topics, and whilst I thoroughly enjoyed this show, you mightn't want to take your Nan to see this show.
Rating: ****
Written by Nic Robertson
Written by Nic Robertson
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