Bringing his Golden Gibbo nominated show Teacher back for another run at MICF 2022, was Ben Knight. After selling out shows in last year’s festival, Ben’s critically acclaimed show was a festival highlight for us – offering a refreshing new take and challenging the norm for comedy shows. We made our way down to the European Bier Cafe to catch one of Ben’s shows, and enjoyed every minute of it.
Teacher follows scenarios drawn from and inspired by Ben’s 13 years as a primary school teacher; with the show being a blend of stand-up and sketch. Using incredibly well acted voiceovers, Ben brings to life a series of characters we’re all familiar with – a skeevy vice-principal, goofy PE teacher, and over-excited grad teacher, to name a few. Voicing his highs and lows of teaching, his frustrations at the system, and some golden one-liners from students, the show covers it all. Of course, it wouldn’t be complete without a good measure of moving moments and a few dick jokes thrown in.
Regardless of whether you are or aren’t actually in the education industry, Teacher is a brilliantly written show that will stick with you for a while. Make sure you catch Ben at the European Bier Cafe before the comedy festival comes to its close.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2022 Venue(s): European Bier Café Dates: 11 – 24 April 2022 Time: 8:15PM Mon-Sat, 7:15PM Sun Tickets: $20 – $25 Bookings: comedyfestival.com.au & at the door