GRACING the stage in Frankston Arts Centre’s Cube 37 next month is internationally renowned comedian Damien Warren-Smith.
Garry Starr Performs Everything is a one-hour show combining different theatre styles, as Damien’s character and clown, Garry Starr takes it upon himself to ‘save’ the theatre industry.
At times wearing not much other than an Elizabethan ruff, Damien described Garry Starr as the most embarrassing form of himself.
Jokes translate differently from audience to audience, but there is something fun for everyone to enjoy.
“I’m just wanting people to have a really good time, it’s not in any way divisive or political, just unabandoned joy.”
Although Garry Starr attempts to ‘save the performing arts’, Damien doesn’t believe theatre is going anywhere any time soon, but a culture shift needs to occur to make it really thrive.
“People don’t really write about it. When I open up a newspaper, the culture section will talk about music, books and film but they don’t have comedy and theatre.
“It’s just not embedded in our culture here because you just don’t think of it.”
Garry Starr Performs Everything tours to Frankston on Saturday 13 May, presented as part of the South Side Festival and the 2023 FAC Theatre Season.
Tickets are available online at thefac.com.au or call 03 9784 1060.
First published in the Western Port News – 12 April 2023
