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Comedy review: SLAM MACHINE SQUARED

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The SLAM MACHINE crew are back at the Motley Bauhaus with their new sketch comedy show SLAM MACHINE SQUARED.

Entering pumpkins at dog shows, Michelin Chefs checking out restaurants, haunted houses, gender reveals, and a game show that spins a straight man. Sounds wacky doesn’t it? It is, and it’s an hour of pure fun. 

SLAM MACHINE SQUARED is a show by Sam McDonald, Gabby Angelone, Justin Casley, Lucy Grant, Matt Thompson, Niamh Schofield, Julian Consiglio, Brooke Painter, Tina Dunbar, Nat Vincent and Nancy Curtis. The sizeable crew bring big energy to every sketch in the small space at Motley Bauhaus and the audience were totally engaged. 

The characterisation (and the message) in the gender reveal sketch really stood out for me, but the whole team have great stage presence. The performers jump into every absurd premise with 100% dedication and the technical execution is sharp, with crisp transitions that keep the show moving at a cracking pace. They come across as having a lot of fun delivering the show.

SLAM MACHINE SQUARED is on until Saturday 19th September at the Motley Bauhaus. Tickets can be purchase on Eventfinda.

Comedy review: SLAM MACHINE

On By rlsmithwritingIn Reviews1 Comment

Last night I caught comedy show SLAM MACHINE at the Motley Bauhaus. SLAM MACHINE is sketch comedy to make you guffaw and cringe. Eight young comics do a great job of inhabiting their absurd characters and bringing them to technicolored life in the intimate space of the Motley Bauhaus theatrette in Carlton. 

SLAM MACHINE delivers well executed, tightly directed, high energy worlds in miniature – think regional book club; getting an MRI; sad cowboys; wizards and knights; dodgy allies at a pride month party; pet psychics and more.

On stage are Bailey Bliss, Nancy Curtis, Gabby Angelone, Sam McDonald, Matthew Thompson, Julian Consiglio, Jackson Downing and Niamh Schofield. The team work very well together to deliver a performance that has echoes of the likes of Tim Robinson, Chapelle’s Show, and Monty Python throughout. 

The Motley Bauhaus in Elgin Street Carlton is a great place to see independent productions, with plenty of options for a meal before or after a show nearby. We ate at The Green Man’s Arms which does delicious vegetarian fare.

Go along to the Motley Bauhaus in Carlton to see these eight young comics and support independent artists.

SLAM MACHINE is on till 3rd May. You purchase get tickets via the Motley Bauhaus website.