REPENT TO THE GAGA + Deanne Smith "About Freakin' Time" review

It seems apt that in a show about time that Deanne Smith be an organised and timely comedian. The show ran exactly on time in all aspects and there was never a dull moment. Drawing together God, vengeful Navy dolphins, time travel, being a lesbian and a six minute section where she took suggestions from the audience about what they wanted to hear her crack jokes about, Smith has written an engaging and hilarious show that appeals to just about everyone. Probably not a show for die-hard Christians who can't take a joke, but if you have a good sense of humour, this show is for you!

Deanne Smith's "About Freakin' Time" is continuing at Rhino Room from Mar 5th and on Mar 8-12. Tix through Fringetix, or at the door for $23.30 ($20 conc).

*****

Following "About Freakin' Time", my friend Eddie and I ventured into the Garden of Unearthly Delights for a wander. When we emerged, we stopped to take in what the 'God Hates Fags' preachers had to say and offer a rebuttal to what we saw to be flawed logic and that of brainwashed religious converts who weren't comfortable receiving what they were dishing out. An accomplished, very funny female performer drew a crowd of passers by with her engaging wit and spruiking skills to highlight the message of her 'friend' who had a message to impart straight from Fred Phelps. While the spruiker was talking about repenting to God, a guy yelled out "REPENT TO THE GAGA" which was met with a rousing chorus of support. I'm pretty open minded and pretty much subscribe to the idea that we all have our own ideas about the world and our own beliefs and if we wanted to know about someone else's beliefs we'd ask. Also that we shouldn't force our beliefs on others and expect them not to be upset when we do. 

Happy Fringing, 

Ladyx Chronowire xx