Most successful stand-up touring comedians capitalise on television appearances on various panel and stand-up shows. Rhys Darby is the opposite.He started as a stand-up in his native New Zealand but it was his performance as Murray Hewitt in the comedy series " Flight Of The Conchords" that gave him the exposure to now tour big venues with his solo show.
Our first sight of him at St David's Hall was as Bill Napier (rhymes with Rapier) a Park Ranger. He was then followed by Jamie Bowen who, once he stopped swearing gratuitously, was actually quite funny with a scattergun riff about how boxes control our lives and some comedy songs. ( He will also be performing at Edinburgh in the guise of Munfred Bernstein in the "Cabinet of Munfred Bernstein" - http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/comedy/munfred-bernstein-s-cabinet-of-wonder ).
These diversions filled the time until Rhys Darby appeared as himself. He is surprisingly tall and proves to be unexpectedly physically funny. He then leads us into his odd world with a series of random experiences of growing up in New Zealand. Some are funnier than others and it all seems rather disjointed and haphazard. Then, as only master comedians can, he unleashes an unstoppable, hysterical finale when all these hitherto unconnected incidents seemlessly come together.
Being a good reviewer I will not reveal any specific moments and will just urge you to rush to see this unique performer. His " This Way To The Spaceship" is heading to the Edinburgh festival next month and despite stiff opposition will be one of the MUST SEE SHOWS.
DO NOT MISS.
Rhys will be appearing at Pleasance Courtyard : http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/comedy/rhys-darby-this-way-to-spaceship
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