The adored David Strassman is back in Melbourne this week, with his latest show, The Chocolate Diet. Strassman has a second home in Melbourne, and brings back his mischievous mob of characters, including everyone’s favorite furry friend, Ted E. Bare. My plus one and I are huge fans of the intimate Athenaeum theatre, and it was great to return to see this show.
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We were heading to the bar, but the merch table caught our eye – we just had to get our very own Ted E. Bare. Teddy provided so much entertainment throughout the evening, doing our own follow-along show.
The Chocolate Diet is a hilarious look at our obsession with sweets and lollies, a send up of our failed diets, and Ted E. Bare’s drama with his self-image and addiction to chocolate.
Strassman delivered a mix of classic and newer materiel, some suited to his loyal following and a second act that packed a punch.
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Our favorite act of the night was Kevin the alien, who put the whole of humanity in it’s place with his equally dark and quick wit.
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Over the course of the show, Strassman gave us masterclass on ventriloquism, with his skill showing why he is a mainstay on the comedy circuit. He shows no sign of slowing down any time soon.
Whether you have followed his cast of characters since the beginning, or you are a yet to experience his live shows, you will be sure to have some side-splitting laughs.
The Chocolate Diet is showing at the Athenaeum Theatre until Sunday 20 November.
-Brenton Spink
Will sell my soul for Pizza.
