Returning from an acclaimed initial run at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival, ‘Asexual Healing’ has multitudes of fascinating and engaging components that tie together an informative, and ultimately hilarious, piece.
The topic at hand is not a common aspect that is addressed in many forms of art or media, nor is it necessarily very well understood. This is a show that captures a truthful portrayal of how asexuality is viewed, both from within and from the outside. Nic Spunde performs delightfully for the audience (with a beautiful airport metaphor) in the form of a show that is both well honed and clear in its humourous vessel and style.
Spunde excels at enticing the audience into a comical and informative journey that really captivates and addresses the topic in great scope and depth. From natural storytelling scores covering experiences, origin, exploration, categorisation, understanding, and acceptance, Spunde secures the audience with a radiant charisma. He sprinkles in quips that hit well amongst what are very well put together and unmistakably personal observations and reflections. What results is a rewarding show that begins with a warm welcome, finishes with a satisfying final line, and contains grand moments of comedy, storytelling, attempted erotica, and clear conclusions drawn in-between.
‘Asexual Healing’ is a highly recommended experience, and another show with a short run during the festival.
– Corey
Corey M. Glamuzina is a Melbourne-based actor, writer, improvisor and comedian with an avid involvement in the art of theatre and film.
‘Asexual Healing’ runs from 19-24 September, 7.15pm (55mins) at Belleville.
The venue is accessible.
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