Overall, the show is a light-hearted romp which brought many laughs.

Oliver integrates many comedic styles into his performance and this variety helps the time fly by.

The interesting component of the whole act though is the thread that weaves its way through his joyful set.

This thread adds a serious component ensuring we appreciate the why of comedy and life.

Well worth seeing this relative newcomer to the comedy world.

I laughed a lot but it was definitely odd, and I think some of my laughter was from more shock than anything else.

Oliver does a really good job of impersonations, which was quite entertaining, and the pool was hilarious.

He also includes the audience quite a bit in the show.

All around, I’m very glad I saw it, though it might not have been completely my cup of tea, there are many people who would find it amazing and he is a very good performer.

I’m actually not quite sure how to describe this show other than to say it is completely random, utter lunacy, almost certainly genius nonetheless, and very, very funny.

It really is a strange collection of moments, jokes, sight gags, tiny skits, observations and quick wit that at first seems to have no real shape to it but, by the end of a very fast-paced 45 minutes, seems to have figured out what it is.

Kind of.

Oliver Coleman is in turns intense then personable, over the top, then boy-next-door.

The pool-skit itself was so stupid it was brilliant.

The one thing I am certain of is that I laughed like a drain all the way through it – so much that my stomach hurt.

And I walked out of the show saying ‘what the **** (heck, of course) was that?’ but feeling like all is right with the world when something that strange and funny can exist.

Definitely recommend.

Charity Werk’s Drama Queen delivered a delightful hour of comedy-meets-cabaret.

Ideal for those who love their stand-up with a side of serious sass and plenty of “did they just say that?” moments.

The enthusiastic, near-full house crowd laughed and whooped readily for the Melbournian drag diva.

Grab some pals and check out this tight, well-structured, cleverly written and relatable one-man/woman show, exploring growing up, coming out, and overall just being a drama queen.

I will say however, Brisbane Powerhouse’s park mezzanine (a very small room, which was set up with theatre seating format) did not provide the right atmosphere to get the audience truly going.

It meant Charity had to “Werk” extra hard!

Poolside by Oliver Coleman is a unique, deeply meaningful comedy show coming straight from the heart.

‘Poolside’ not only brought in all the laughs but made audiences question the meaning of life.

Watching Coleman felt like watching an old mate you hadn’t seen in a while, at a bar explaining to you their mid-life crisis at the age of 22.

His outlandish characters brought classic Aussie memes to life whether it was playing the old ageing Olympic swimmer to dressing up as an inflatable pool bed.

Instantly you felt a connection with Coleman, as he was vulnerable with his relatable anxiety complex, and insecure demeanour.

Although the show wasn’t just about Coleman’s state of mind – he brought audiences along throughout his storytelling.

He constantly engaged with everyone, singling out audience members to ask them what was next for the show, to give constant feedback.

While at times, there were certain parts that felt awkward it didn’t take away from Coleman’s unique look on life and humour.

Overall, ‘Poolside’ is a surprising comedy show coming straight from the heart of a young Aussie telling his journey through life.

A comical account of growing up in Australia shedding light on family, identity and masculinity.

There were so many laugh-out-loud moments – I’m still smiling.

So clever – with the right mix of songs, observational comedy and life accounts.

My advice, go see Charity Werks while you can – before it’s a sell-out!

From the moment Darryl, Vinnie and Berrick stepped on stage the whole theatre started laughing – any character at any time can send you into a fit of giggles without saying a word.

These ladies transform into loveable idiots portraying childhood backyard antics most of us have been a part of growing up in Australia.

In Darryl’s words, it is a “unique genre”.

It’s so relatable you catch yourself and others nodding along to the punchlines like you are hearing a familiar family joke.

I wish the boys (ladies) all the success in the world.

It’s a brilliant show which I’d happily see again!

As we shuffle into the Visy Theatre at Brisbane’s Powerhouse, Thin Lizzy’s ‘The Boys are Back in Town’ is turned up to 11.

A fitting prelude to 60 minutes of high-energy hilarity presented by The Travelling Sisters and their unique show ‘Thy Thus ‘Twas’.

If you think the name is a little on the weird and wacky side, wait ‘til you see the cast of three jump, gyrate, berate, sing, dance, “act”, break up, make up and ultimately triumph at that shrine to all things Strine, the local RSL.

The Travelling Sisters are three, young, flexible and ridiculously talented women not afraid to embrace their inner bogan and present young, suburban Australian manhood in all its glory, all while wearing mullet wigs and one very skew-whiff fake moustache.

Except these suburban boys are different, sure they love their mums, a cold glass of choccy milk and skylarking, but they see themselves as true blue thespians wanting to take their audience on a “journey” using little more than theatre whites and a gold tarp.

Darryl is the mad capped ringleader.

He is the visionary and the ADHD-fuelled Berrick and slightly thick and serious Vinnie, his devotees.

The boys’ mums make an excellent counterbalance, Darryl’s mum is a siren straight out of The Box, while Berrick’s Zen mum is anything but—she’s wound tighter than a lululemon yoga mat.

Vinnie’s mum is a burnt chop beauty, recognisable in every footy club from Collingwood to Cairns.

The Sisters play the boys and their mums, requiring lightning-fast costume and attitude changes.

A few minor slips just add to the zaniness.

As the Sisters put it: “This show is niche”.

And it is, but it’s also incredibly funny, original and full of pathos.

“Niche weird shit” is an apt description from the performers of this energetic and distinctly Australian comedy.

Channelling the hopes and dreams of wannabe actors, the story focuses on the friendship of three dudes – Darryl, Berrick and Vinnie – as they prepare to perform a play written by the ever-convincing ringleader, Daryl.

The boys still live with their mums and the quick character changes between son and mother showcase the acting skills of The Travelling Sisters.

The opening scene was a slightly confusing but highly amusing introduction to the characters, although I’m not sure that it really fits in with the rest of the story.

But from the get-go, the show produced a rolling cluster of giggles, snorts and uncontrollable laughter from the audience – a good sign for any comedian.

Glorious mullets, three very different yet strangely familiar mothers, a dramatic scene full of hilariously gruesome humour and cries of “shoot me again Darryl”, and the seemingly never-ending quest to borrow the gold tarp were highlights for me.

Definitely worth seeing!

Brisbane Immersive Ensemble’s contemporary version of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ portrayed a twisted tale of love and hypnotism in a flurry of enchanted pandemonium.

Although, it seemed confusing and somewhat chaotic to start with, what unfolded was a delightful comedy of events.

When the show started outside and the performers were all part of the audience I wasn’t sure what to expect.

It was a spectacle like I’d never seen before and truly interactive, with my husband taking a call from one of the ex-boyfriends, who ended up being a main character.

There were story plots, layered hilarious characters performing a play, sword swallowing, dancing, comedy, music and numerous other carnie conundrums happening all at once and building into one side-splitting culmination.

The story revealed four young lovers tangled together by a meddlesome hypnotist to the tunes of fabulous gypsy jazz musicians.

We found ourselves following the characters from room to room waiting for the next unexpected piece of the pie.

Loved the Shakespearean dialect fused with comedic improvisation.

The Powerhouse venue is one I always love, however no air-conditioning in the Queensland summer heat did detract from the wonderful performances surrounding us.

I was grateful for the fans and water, but would have enjoyed it so much more if the venue was air-conditioned.

Overall it was a fabulous, unusual routine that I thoroughly enjoyed and would highly recommend.

I’d actually love to see it again as there was so much going on I think the second time around I’d choose different rooms to be in to see a completely altered version.

The show started outside, allowing you to be drawn in by the fantasy and the production.

At once, you were immersed into the atmosphere.

There was always something going on, to keep you entertained.

Everywhere you looked, something was transpiring.

At times it was hard to know where to look and what to do, but it was spectacular.

The actors tried very hard to involve all the participants and it changed the whole atmosphere.

Great show!

Although a little slow and confusing to start, the plot soon unfolded and new characters kept emerging from the crowd, surprising the audience and drawing us in.

It was clever, witty and fun.

And just the right amount of audience participation.

The audience genuinely felt a part of the show and the actors were wonderful in their audience interactions.

There was a lot of laughs and it was fun following the characters from room to room as the story unfolded.