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Comedian, TV star, WUNDERKIND Paul McDermott and his plus one, return with their brand-new show. Paul McDermott Plus One: Blood Orange
Paul McDermott has been fighting tyranny, injustice, and ennui for over 40 years, armed only with comedy and a pretty voice. Paul McDermott Plus One is the brainchild of Australian comedy legend Paul McDermott (Doug Anthony All Stars/Good News Week/THE SIDESHOW/JJJ). Onstage, the maestro is joined by Launceston's own Glenn Moorhouse, the "plus one", Tasmanian born musical director, guitarist and comrade. The mix of Paul's angelic choir boy vocals with his signature vitriolic incision they create an unmissable evening of fervour and delight.
After two years of ground-breaking, award-winning comedy dealing with the personal and global effects of COVID 19, Paul McDermott Plus One returns with Blood Orange. A dynamic and awe-inspiring collection of verbal and musical absurdity.
A conceptual odyssey chronicling (through comedy, song and liturgical dance) the downfall of civilisation (thus far with 100% accuracy). Find out where we've been and where we're going in this dazzling creation that critiques contemporary society. Featuring glorious life affirming music, with disconcerting and dubious comedy.
Get a ringside seat for the end of the world. As nations battle it out for global domination and we edge ever closer to nuclear annihilation, or some divine reckoning, let's kick back and have a final giggle. Dark laughs and cruel humour abound in this new engaging work.
"Naughty fun of the highest calibre" - The Clothesline
"Laughter is good for the soul and my soul feels really good now." - GlamAdelaide
"McDermott's sharp songwriting shines in this riotous performance." - Adelaide Advertiser
"He's lost none of his aggressive charm." - Time Out
Note: This performance will take place in our Studio (directly opposite the café/bar). The Studio is General Admission unassigned seating. Please choose a seat from the seating bank upon arrival.
Cast & Creatives
Paul McDermott
Paul McDermott is a writer and performer but, primarily, a scribbler. Paul began scribbling from a young age, and has not stopped. He scribbles most days, and has dozens of books filled with scribbles.
Paul went to art school when he was younger, and was on TV for a while as he grew up. Over time, he has been: a comedian, singer, songwriter, columnist, illustrator, poster-designer, book-maker, film-maker, writer-director, and, generally, tried to be a good person. Paul was the writer/director, set designer, costume maker, poster, t-shirt and merchandise designer and primary creator for The Doug Anthony Allstars ( a seminal Australian comedy musical group).
His writing/performing TV credits include: The Big Gig, DAAS KAPITAL, Good News Week, The Side/Show, Rm 101, Think Tank amongst others.
Glenn Moorhouse
Glenn has enjoyed a rich and colourful 25 year career in the Australian music industry. Guitarist, composer, arranger and musical director - his musical journey has delivered more twists and turns than the rugged coast lines of his island home, Tasmania. Throughout the years he has collaborated and performed with some of Australia's premier artists: iOTA, Chris Cheney, Prinnie Stevens, Bobby Fox, Phil Jamieson, Sarah McLeod, Don Walker, Marcia Hines, and Tina Arena, to name a few.
His work in Music Theatre has seen him perform in the original Australian Jersey Boys production and Richard O'Brien's legendary Rocky Horror. As musical director, Glenn has brought the punk ethos of Green Day's American Idiot to the nation as well as recently developing a new Australian work Dubbo Championship Wrestling to the stage. He is currently under commission from Melbourne Theatre Company alongside actor/writer/director Sheridan Harbridge to create a new work based on the Female Factories in Tasmania.
Reviews
"Naughty fun of the highest calibre" - The Clothesline
"Laughter is good for the soul and my soul feels really good now." - GlamAdelaide
"McDermott's sharp songwriting shines in this riotous performance." - Adelaide Advertiser
"He's lost none of his aggressive charm." - Time Out
