Mark Watson @ Seymour Centre, York Theatre - 28 April 2011

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: This man is the greatest person ever. After being completely devastated thinking about the very likely possibility that I wouldn’t be able to see Mark this year, ruining the streak of seeing him live since ‘07, he does this to make be deliriously happy. He’s very kind to his loyal fans.

I should have been terribly drowsy all day due to pulling an all-nighter to complete uni assignments like any good student does, but I was naturally buzzing for the show. I knew I had to get there early/on time to see the pre-show entertainment, but that was always going to happen.One of the best ‘start’ to a show I’d ever been to. Just Mark, laptop, projector and screen; observing the crowd as they entered the theatre and projecting his thoughts up for all the audience to see. The audience just loved it!

Thoroughly entertaining.

• Another bald. RUN! RUN!! 

I don’t know whether it was because it was the last show of the tour, but Mark’s show was so energetic!! Facial expressions, shouting, smiling smiling! Mark particulaurly giddy and excludable - the best kind of Mark. It was probably my favourite of the four shows I’d seen. Mark’s got such a likable way about him - you just want to give him a cuddle.

Highlights:

• Computer + screen (see previous) 
• AND THERE WASN’T EVEN A KANGAROO! (cue thunderous laughter and applause) 
• BOO! 
• I’m a monster! I’m gonna getcha! 
• Chasing people in the street. 
• NO! (complete with appropriate ‘stop’ hand gesture) 
• Minge of steel.

I shyly waited by myself at the end of the book signing line, copy of Eleven already in hand, wondering whether or not Mark will remember me without my usual comedy buddy (number 1 fan) with me.

My turn: “Hey Hannah!”

How could I have been so worried? Signing, photos, and waited till everyone had left for a private chat. Mark was kind enough to chat to me for about 10 minutes alone. We reminisced about previous shows and the style and size of the shows in comparison to tonight. He is too kind and I couldn’t have thanked him enough.

“Free tickets for life” means the conversation went well, yeah? ;D

thank you! love Mark x

Scared Weird Little Guys: "Enough Already' - Enmore Theatre, Sydney. 17 April 2011.

‘Enough Already’ - Farewell Tour
Enmore Theatre
17th April 2011
Friends: Danii Johnstone.

How had I not gone to one of their shows previously? The Scardies were ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS! There wasn’t a moment where I wasn’t smiling or laughing madly!

Winning complimentary tickets I was so happy to finally be able to see the Scardies in action. And our seats were pretty good for freebies, row O in the stalls; and further improved by having the seat in front remain empty for the entire show - clear view enjoyment!

‘Enough Already’ was a best of show and everything and everything truly was the best! The show and the songs instantly reminded me of when I was a little kid and cackling along to their jokes and reciting every song. Ah, the glorious memories.

John and Rusty are an amazing duo. Everything John does makes me smile - facial expressions, dancing, giggling; ahhh just so funny. Not to say Rusty isn’t as hilarious - the Country routine had the audience in absolute stitches, and when he slipped up he’d laugh at himself - just adorable.

Highlights:

• Phonebook: will always be my favourite (Philipopopopopopopopopopopopolous! :D) 
• Alternating song: true genius. I instantly knew all the words even though I have listened to the sings in years and years and was singing along in my head.
• Our side winning the 8-Person Bell Band guessing competition.

Being the Farewell Tour, Rusty and John stayed behind and signed the merch. But not just sign behind a table, but personal signings and tiny-mini chats and photos. They were out in the foyer in a flash and it seemed like everyone had stayed behind. We got in quite quickly at the start and were able to get signings and photos and head off, but it seemed as if they were prepared to stay to do the same for everyone - true gentlemen.

For one (pretty much) life long fan, the show and night was perfect. As Danii said, the only thing I didn’t like about the show is that this is the last one and I won’t be able to see another.

YASS!

Greg Proops: Live - Enmore Theatre, Sydney. 16 April 2011.

Greg Proops: Live
Enmore Theatre
16 April 2011
Friends: Jessica Hawken

Ever since I saw Greg Proops' stand-up (probably on one of the Montreal Comedy Festival Galas some years ago), I've always said: "I NEED TO SEE HIM LIVE!" But alas, the same old dilemma presented itself any time Greg was in Sydney: Hannah is broke and cannot buy anything. This situation was made redundant however by A-List Entertainment giving me some free tickets I won in a competition. RESULT!

The night was absolutely hilarious before the show even started, as I went with a friend who I absolutely love and we were finally able to get together and discuss AVPM in detail whilst listening to the soundtrack in the car on the way to the Enmore. Can you think of a better way to spend the majority of 2 hours? I can't. Pure joy.

For complimentary tickets, our seats were pretty good! Even though they were row S in the stalls, the Enmore Theatre yet again ceases to amaze.

And now of course, Proopsy. Just amazing! Even though some material I had watched/heard before it was excellent to see live and was still hilarious. "Oh, surely there'll be a shop open" gets me every time. Proops is a master of the English language and I particularly reveled in his eloquent display of our fine language. Exemplary show. Brilliant comic.

Of course we did the whole, going to the stage door, waiting in the cold in the hope of meeting the great man himself. Somehow just waiting around always brings some hilarious conversations; furthered by meeting fellow fans and amusing each other. Greg did eventually come out and greet everyone and was generous enough to give us some of his time in the Sydney cold. So very kind and humble and nice and awesome and superfluous. Photos were taken, chats exchanged; excellent way to end the show.

Topping off the evening featured pizza, hilarious chats and getting temporarily lost whilst going in the right direction. I hope more nights will be like this in the future.