Presented by Angela Thompson
Reviewed 23 February 2016
Adam Richard debuted his new show, Splitsecondism, in Adelaide Tuesday night as part of the 2016 Fringe Festival.
Richard is known for his work on radio as well as stints on television shows such as Outland and Spicks and Specks. His time spent working for television plays into his hand as a writer and comedian as it provides additional material to keep each show unique through the inclusion and exclusion of different stories.
The structure of Richard’s show is a little different. Instead of relying on a systematic monologue of jokes with an overarching story he makes it a bit of a game show. A list of topics sit up on a screen and then the audience selects the stories that Richard presents. It ends up a bit like a Facebook feed on shuffle but cleverer and more entertaining.
Each topic takes off with an interesting, sometimes disturbing, fact. This leads him into more personal anecdotes that are full of gentle honesty. It is a calm style of comedy which works in Richard’s favour. The persona he presents on stage is very approachable.
The set is tame for a late night show which makes the atmosphere very welcoming. Richard looked at home on the small stage in the Rhino Room Beer Garden. His show offers great comedic timing with an authentic approach to his jokes that doesn’t rely heavily on backgrounding and set up. Rather each topic is a hilarious standalone piece offering different levels of humour, from comically camp to intriguing and informative.
This new show is a tightly presented comedy set loaded with laughs. Richard’s friendly stage presence is enjoyable to watch and loaded with fun and amusing tales.
Richard is in Adelaide for five shows only as part of the Rhino Room week 2 Fringe line up.
Reviewed by Alex Dunkin
Twitter: @AlexDunkin
Rating (out of 5): 4
Venue: Rhino Room – Beer Garden
Season: 23 February – 27 February
Duration: 50 mins
Tickets: $25
Bookings: Book through FringeTix online or at a FringeTix box office (booking fees apply)
https://www.adelaidefringe.com.au
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