Obsessive. Compulsive. Disordered. HHH VENUE: TIME: TICKETS:
Ancient World 6pm, 22–23 Feb $20
Charlie Kay needs you to know that you don’t have OCD just because you like a hygienic kitchen. In her debut solo show, Obsessive. Compulsive. Disordered., Kay aims
to put to rest many misunderstandings of the condition by sharing stories from her own life. From key advice to others with mental illness (don’t make jokes with your doctors – they’ll just make you see more doctors), to highlighting the negative impact of Freud’s theories, to how to make-believe you’re God, Kay is charming throughout. A young local comic, Kay is clearly more used to doing club spots rather than a full-length show. But
all comedians have to take the leap sometime and Kay opens herself up to her audience with a sincere vulnerability and grace. Obsessive. Compulsive. Disordered. is a raw unpolished gem. While she is clearly nervous onstage and refers to her notes she strikes on something that shows real promise. With the ability to continue to hone her craft, Kay could adorn comedy stages both locally and further afield for years to come. /︎ Kylie Maslen
transitions. Big Lez has some solid moments, and makes some important points
about queer representation, but is ultimately let down by an under-rehearsed performance. /︎ Kylie Maslen
Big Lez HHH VENUE:
Comedy
TIME:
28
Tuxedo Cat @ Arthur's Place run ended
Lily Starr is not kidding about the title of her show. There are tales of Sydney’s inner-West, how to milk straight guilt post-plebisite, and how to deflect extreme allyship, all of which resonate with an empathetic audience. Starr has recently been diagnosed with epilepsy – or ‘epilezby’ – which has given her mates fuel for dry jokes and her mum reason to panic. Based on all the drugs and alcohol she’s gutted to miss out on post-diagnosis and with the jokes she makes about her students, she may also be potentially the most irresponsible teacher in Australia. The show is at its best when Starr is able to string together a narrative, but too often Big Lez stops and starts as Starr loses her place. It’s a real shame as there are periods of great laughter that lose momentum when she needs to check her notes once again, or is unsure of her own