Show Details
Paul McDermott, Cameron Bruce and Mick Moriarty ar
Show type: Edinburgh Fringe 2003

Paul McDermott, Cameron Bruce and Mick Moriarty ar


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Description

Paul McDermott, the star of Doug Anthony Allstars and legend of the Fringe returns GUD.

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Reviews

Original Review:

Show Rating:Paul McDermott, Cameron Bruce and Mick Moriarty ar rated 3/5

In his native Australia, former Doug Anthony Allstars frontman Paul McDermott is probably best known these days for fronting a Have I Got News For You-style quiz.

But, as he emphatically proves here, he's no sardonic Angus Deayton type - but a full-on, in-your-face ringmaster, goading his band, energising the audience and fiercely ranting against anything he sees fit.

He happily stomps over modern sensibilities, savaging just about everyone in a diatribe that by rights should be grossly offensive but somehow isn't, thanks to McDermott's wit and passion.

Our cummerbund-wearing host hasn't forgotten his musical roots either, and Gud serves up some high-energy songs alongside the feisty stand-up.

Some of the tracks are more than a little disappointing - especially a medley that simply drops war on terror buzzwords into existing songs ("You can call me Al - Qaeda"), following a path trodden by so many others, down to and including the Comedy Terrorist.

Others are more inventive, though, such as the saucy wind-up berating the poor for being assholes and mocking liberal guilt.

At the other extreme, their signature track Your Jeans Are Too Tight gets its laughs very cheaply, mostly from a string of below-the-belt euphamisms, even though it's so catchy you'll find yourself singing it at the most inopportune moments.

But it's the power of the performance that swings it, with McDermott and his spirited sidekicks Cameron Bruce and Mick Moriaty blowing away the audience with their energy, regardless of the fact that the material is mostly Gud, but not great.

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Comments

I saw Gud in Toowoomba and they were hysterically hilarious and funny. I think both Cameron and Paul were flirting with me while they were performing!

Angela Dawson, April 2007


i saw GUD in Adelaide and they were brilliant. Paul as usual shines as his singing voice is so beautiful and excellent . Cameron is brilliant on keys and mick is great on guitar..It's very funny and worth every cent!

Jaala, February 2004


I just saw GUD in Adelaide, South Australia,and it is very much worth the time and price of the ticket. Our faces hurt from laughing.

Jo, August 2003



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