Presented by George Dimarelos
Reviewed 2nd March 2020
Does anyone else get that rush of adrenaline as they step into a bookstore, or sniff the pages of a yellowed book? If so, this the perfect Fringe show for you.
A Bookish Comedy Show, hosted by the charming George Dimarelos, is ideal for all book lovers alike. We can all relate to the covering the page as we read to avoid spoilers, and the struggle of finding the most comfortable reading position.
This night of comedy is well timed, arriving during Adelaide Writer’s Week, the audience undoubtedly attending panels and meeting their favourite authors in recent days.
Dimarelos begins by surveying his audience on their favourite book of all time. He gathers a variety of titles, fiction and non-fiction, local and international authors. There were definitely vastly different reading preferences among the room.
The show is structured around two guest comics performing literary themed stand-up, promising a different show every night. Aidan Jones, talking of his revelation while typing out the entirety of 1984, and Lewis Garnham, who was flustered by the fact that his high school English teacher was in the audience.
Both have Fringe shows at the moment, and they certainly brought some edge to the night, saving the show from being overly tame.
The comic acts are broken up with mini quizzes hosted by Dimarelos that include guessing the book from the poorly explained plot and guessing the book cover. Bookmarks are offered to those who answer correctly, enough incentive for any keen bibliophile to flex their bookishness.
This comedy night is fun for all, for those who reread Infinite Jest, and even those who haven’t read beyond Goosebumps. Get along to the last two nights and involve yourself in the fun of The Bookish Comedy Show at the Adelaide Fringe.
Reviewed by Milly Farmer
Twitter: @millyfarmer4590
Venue: Café Outside The Square, The Atrium
Season: 02 March – 04 March
Duration: 1 hour
Tickets: $20 – $25
Bookings:https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/a-bookish-comedy-show-af2020
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