Do not let the incredible Laura Davis fool you with her carefully curated chaotic energy – this powerhouse performer is whip smart and here to make you think, and laugh, and then think a little bit more.
Lo-fi in all the best ways, this hour of pure, full force rant-y rambling comedy is the anecdote that anyone who had a bit of a weird time over the past while needs. As she begins the show, Laura is determined to have you like her – audiences unfamiliar with her comedy may take a while to warm up but with a quirky humble charm that’s working overtime, everyone in the room is quickly hitching a ride on her wagon, even if they’re all a little unsure where the heck it’s going. This is one of the best things about her performance style – you just assume you’re on a silly little adventure, hearing bizarre anecdotes from a woman who wants you to know she’s spent the last two years simply living in the woods. She wants you to know she’s not a political comedian – but then bam, you’re thrust into questioning the entirety of how we live as a species.
The content of this show is heavy, but with Laura Davis steering the ship, it doesn’t feel like a burden. Gently guiding you through the maze that her wild tales build up around the crowd, Laura keeps momentum up with what she calls some very silly jokes. These are important and brilliant additions which not only allow a moment of respite when a lengthy or risky bit is on the horizon but they’re also dead hilarious. This is a show that lets you believe you’re going in one direction before quickly taking you in another – but there’s somehow never a moment of whiplash as every turn begins to make sense.
You can’t help but smile in delight as Laura preaches that the end is nigh. It may not be a joyful sentiment, but the experience of hearing Laura share just how it may unfold and her suggestion for how we can resolve it is wonderfully glee-filled. Message your friends and start a revolution, because this show deserves a packed crowd cheering the whole way through.
