After two sell-out seasons at Brisbane Comedy Festival, Matt Stewart is back, but maybe not better than ever, with an all-new show.
With his quick wit, laid-back delivery, and backhanded comments that will make you both awkwardly uncomfortable yet comically relaxed, Matt’s shows never disappoint, and 'Monkey House' is no exception.
Making it clear from the beginning that he is not one for nostalgia, his show talks about the ‘good old days’, and all the lessons he learnt through his childhood that kids just don’t learn about now. He also takes the liberty to teach the audience a lesson (or three), through different anecdotes that he’s gathered over the years. Likewise, once upon a time he really enjoyed the music on Triple J, however recently (say in the last decade. . . Ish) he hasn’t been enjoying it quite as much. There’s plenty of throwback, but definitely no nostalgia.
The name of the show makes sense maybe once, as he throws in a 'what classic movies would look like starring apes' feature, that’ll have you both marvelling at Matt’s photoshop skills, and also curious as to just how 'The Sound Of Music' could differ…
Of course, no comedy show should proceed without a warning, and while Matt’s show didn’t have any explicit warning at all, it really should have – everything should be taken ironically unless, of course, you agree with it. This was particularly relevant for the audience members in the front row who copped plenty from Matt himself throughout the set (secondary warning – Matt’s show is one of those shows that you don’t sit in the front row for, unless you’re wildly ironic or a little drunk).
Perfectly curated for his Brisbane audience, featuring sideswipes about Brisbane’s traffic and plenty of Peter Dutton talk, 'Monkey House' might not have been his best Brisbane Comedy Festival show, but it’s definitely a great night of laughs for anyone who enjoys dry and awkward humour.
