Taking over the Famous Spiegeltent for this year’s Comedy Festival is multi-award winning musical comedy duo Flo and Joan. Returning to Melbourne, the newest show from the sisters (Rosie and Nicola Dempsey), Sweet Release is a sure hit, and will have you laughing along with their unique take on the genre.
Sweet Release tackles many topics we’re all familiar with in this day and age; getting a fringe, navigating dating apps, life’s regrets, and friends that you secretly hate. It’s a soundtrack to the millennial way of life, complete with the duo’s trademark melodies and quick-fire humour.
The sisters’ banter between songs is at its strongest here, with Nicola’s deadpan delivery beautifully playing off Rosie’s happy-go-lucky/borderline frenzied moments. The two have mastered the art of commanding the audience, especially when it came to a moment in the show that snuck in a few rather important lines – leading to one of the best callbacks we’ve seen in a comedy show.
With a show that has quickly become our favourite of the festival so far, the duo truly must be seen to be believed. No doubt you’ll be humming their songs to yourself later on, while wondering what it’s like to die farting.
(Note: source page typo “musical comedy due” — corrected to “duo”.)
Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2022 Venue: The Famous Spiegeltent, Arts Centre Melbourne Dates: Thurs 31 March – Sun 24 April Tickets: $28 – $35.50 Bookings: comedyfestival.com.au, 1300 795 012 & at the door