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ReviewsStand-up comedy “Has firmly established himself as one to watch with two shows that delight and surprise in different ways (Edinburgh Fringe 2009).” “A good line in effervescent banter and one-liners …a solid stock of material with perfect timing, particularly articulate with topical observational humour … an intelligent and well-delivered set.” “He’s an aspiring actor – yes, another one – which gives him a confidence and stage presence that can only help. But, unlike many other thespian wannabes, there’s care in the writing, not just in the performing … enough clever one-liners and visual gags to suggest real promise.” “A sharp, flowing set from a resourceful stand-up with a mobile and impish face. Affectionate and gifted, with great material.” “Puppy-eyed and floppy-haired, with relaxed patter, stage charisma and something I can only describe as a kind of winningly tangible eagerness to please, you not only giggle but kind of wanna be in his gang.” “A very slick act with sharp gags aplenty.” “Wonderful... Utterly charming.” “Works a room brilliantly - watch him cater for every demographic.” Character comedy “A highlight of the night from a skilful character comedian and stand-up. Wonderful, purpose-written sketch from a delightful and engaging performer.” “Wonderful French wit... Superb stuff.” “Deadpan delivery and surreal musings - a stand-up star in the making.” “Nothing could prepare us for the superb Marcel Lucont. He is devastating in his smooth, laconic French dismissal of Australian lack of sexual sophistication.” FULL SHOWSA R#ddy Brief History Of Swearing (Edinburgh Fringe '08 & '09, Adelaide Fringe '09 and Melbourne Comedy Festival '09) WINNER: Three Weeks Editors' Choice Award 2008 - Top 10 Fringe Experiences “What a show! I implore you, pop along and experience something brilliantly fascinating. Always fantastically lighthearted, foul mouthed but never crude, I have to say this is possibly the best ruddy show at the Free Fringe (5 STARS).” “As informative as it is funny. We crash through a huge amount of gags and information, and the hour whips by. If you don't enjoy this show you're a fucking cocksucker (4 STARS).” “Excellent show from a performer who's getting better and better.” “A seamless monologue...so many interesting facts...like a Stephen Fry of filth.” “A mixture of fascinating trivia and richly amusing autobiographical detail, which somehow invests a crude subject with a lot of gentle charm.” “The laughs come thick and fast...equally Python gag-a-minute and Izzard laid-back routine-building. One hour with Alexis Dubus and I'm converted for life.” “Truly impressive... a spectacular array of creative curses... An instructive and satisfying laugh, and the final filthy anecdote is the dog's b***ocks” “Brilliant and educational... Alexis is a natural comedian. He's charming and funny and surprisingly polite and informative with what could be an uncouth subject...a great little show (9/10)” “For a late-night show about vulgar language, this is surprisingly intelligent... Dubus has created plenty of comedy around his favourite swears. From this simple premise, the affable Dubus engages with his audience, with a winning appreciation of the words we learned at the back of the bus (4 STARS)” “Magnificent... I have never before learned so much while laughing out loud.” Marcel Lucont: Sexual Metro (Adelaide Fringe '09, Edinburgh Fringe '09, Melbourne Comedy Festival '10, New Zealand Comedy Festival '10) WINNER: Best Individual Comedy - Buxton Fringe 2009 “A fresh, accessible and hilarious take on the British tradition of anti-French gags, boasting a typically Gallic flair for elegant, flowery insults and an instinctive feel for the seamier side of life.” “Few comedians carry off the supremely arrogant but, with his laconic, lacerated barbs, the French flaneur translates even the average British weather gag into a sophisticated, sardonic assertion of his immodest and defensible superiority... Devilishly handsome and devastatingly disdainful (4 STARS).” “A brilliantly rendered creation... sharp wit and wordplay... interacts with the audience to great effect (4 STARS).” “A very intelligent humorist... His use of language and imaginative metaphors – whether in conversation, written down or through song – and his tendency to play on his audience’s expectations for a punchline before ending jokes in a completely unseen manner are a joy to behold. While it’s easy to see that there will be people put off by Marcel Lucont’s egotism, the condescending manner of this character is one whose quality will not have many rivals (4 STARS).” “A saturnine presence with lips made to sneer... Vraiment très amusant.. Très bon, Marcel. Encore!” “Thank dieu for Marcel Lucont...His sly comedy is all haughty Gallic shrugs, audience put-downs and bafflement at Australian peculiarities. Perfect for those who like a clever chortle.” “Just the sort of thing you hope to discover at the Fringe... calculating wit, quality audience interaction and a fresh premise. It's a favourite – highly recommended!” “Excessive dryness and superb comic timing... a perfect way to finish off a night of Fringe activity... Go see him while you can still afford to.” “Brilliantly crafted... had the audience laughing riotously throughout. Vive le Marcel!” “A comedy genius... Definitely a show to track down.” “A Gallic charmer with delightfully dry wit and great timing” “Impeccable timing, flawless runs with the odd audience heckle, poetry readings and chanson make Marcel Lucont a Comedy Festival pearl.” The Hotel (Edinburgh Fringe '09) WINNER: The Scotsman Fringe First Award 2009 “A piece of gloriously bonkers immersive theatre... It’s daft, delirious and exactly what the Fringe was made for (5 STARS).” “Meticulously timed and offering a whole new show behind every door, The Hotel is perfectly unlike any other comedy you'll see this August (4 STARS).” Cat Of The Week (sketch group) “Flawlessly performed... completely refreshing... great sketch comedy (4 STARS).” “Packs a stellar punch. Cat Of The Week struck gold.” “Highly enjoyable.” Ubersausage (sketch group) “Python’s originality, The Fast Show’s silliness, and the wanton depravity of The League Of Gentlemen…It’s what every punter hopes for but rarely finds at the Fringe – something genuinely new, vibrant and fresh…the raw brilliance is unmistakeable (5 STARS).” “Delivers a sledge hammer blow to the audience once every two minutes… surrealistic, irreverent and often brilliantly offensive… Ubersausage mines the company’s obviously rich seam of comic talent, and the versatility and almost anarchic approach of the players make for a refreshing change from the tired clichés normally trotted out in the name of comedy revue (4 STARS).” Falling Down With Laughter comedy club “One of the finest clubs in all of our fair city... an extraordinarily fine line-up.” |
