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Show type: Edinburgh Fringe 2007
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Tony Woods From America?
As an original member of Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam (HBO) and P. Diddy's Bad Boys of Comedy, Tony's cool demeanor and sharp delivery provide sublime comedic entertainment. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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Original Review:
Comics usually practise false flattery, proclaiming ‘you’ve been a wonderful audience’ and neither side really believing it, if they think about it at all. But when a stand-up relentlessly tells you how disappointed he is with the gig, how quiet the room is, how his jokes are dying – it’s a lot easier to believe. Has such a negative approach ever helped a situation? Tony Woods spent most of his hour undermining himself in this way. Yes, he deserves a bigger crowd than the 20 or so scattered around the Green Room’s main venue. But that’s not the fault of those of us who came. So for 40 minutes, he wilfully stops any momentum from building up. Highlighting every response he’s not happy with, tapping the microphone after every line in an implicit nod to the old comeback line: ‘Is this thing on?’ His style is already slow, such self-sabotage only drags it down more. That, combined with a general lack of focus about getting any material under way is hugely frustrating – especially when you witness what he is actually capable of. The final 20 minutes, he kicks the limiters off his own delivery, and lets loose a skilful, gripping and hilarious set. It starts, modestly enough, with observations about Australia’s deadly and bizarre fauna, from fruitbats to redbacks, before launching off into an engrossing first-hand anecdote about his terrifying encounter with an emu. Or, as he always calls it ‘a giant fuckin chicken’. This is a great routine, beautifully told, and shows what Woods is truly capable of. If he did this all the time, he’d surely get more than 20 in the audience. Reviewed by: Steve Bennett |
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Tony is an amazing comic. I've seen him at the Comedy Store and Edinburgh Fringe. He's amazing and absolute must see. His material is refreshing and different in comparison to many other comics. You can compare him to Dave Chapelle, although he was around before him. An absolute must see! Consuleo, January 2012 |
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Tony Woods is one of the best comedian's in the United States. He has been mimicked time and time again, but never duplicated. Many comedians have been inspired by him and have taken with them much of his style. He is hilarious. His delivery is unique and his comedy style is intelligent. Any audience that doesn't laugh during his standup routine is lifeless and probably not worth the time. They should be honored that he is so willing to travel and put in the work it takes to be funny in a culturally foreign setting. Tony is indeed, one of the funniest comedians alive. He's no amateur. I would be willing to bet that what may have been perceived as a negative approach in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival was actually something that people in the Unites States would find funny. It's a comedic technique that helps to loosen up the crowd in the US... perhaps it simply doesn't work as well on the prudish. I would suggest that any & everyone who can see him live, do so now, before you can't afford it! Tony is a great comedian, and therefore, headed for greatness. Not to mention you're guaranteed to laugh your butt off at his show! Tina Howard, December 2007 |
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Tony Woods is one of the best comedians in the United States. He has been mimicked time and time again, but never duplicated. Many comedians have been inspired by him and have taken with them much of his style. He is hilarious. His delivery is unique and his comedy style is intelligent. Any audience that doesn't laugh during his standup routine is lifeless and probably not worth the time. They should be honored that he is so willing to travel and put in the work it takes to be funny in a culturally foreign setting. Tony is indeed, one of the funniest comedians alive. He's no amateur. I would be willing to bet that what may have been perceived as a negative approach in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival was actually something that people in the Unites States would find funny. It's a comedic technique that helps to loosen up the crowd in the US. Perhaps it simply doesn't work as well on the prudish. I would suggest that any & everyone who can see him live, do so now, before you can't afford it! Tony is a great comedian, and therefore, headed for greatness. Not to mention you're guaranteed to laugh your butt off at his show! Tina Howard, December 2007 |
