Friday morning! After I was up for various reasons on Wednesday night until 3am I went last night to the Friend in Hand Hotel in Glebe to see Tommy Dean and a cast of misfits for the Mic In Hand Comedy night. I was surprised to find when getting there the host was the very funny Wil Anderson of Triple J Breakfast and the Glasshouse fame…
After dinner at the famous "No Names" restaurant in the downstairs area of the pub, we went up to the "Room" and for a mere $6, entry was granted. It was the Mic In Hand's 2nd birthday and as a result we all got a Lolly Bag! I havent had a Wizz Fizz or a "Redskin" for years.
The place was packed by 7:00 even though the show didnt start until 8:30 and they put the "Sold Out" signs out at around 7:30. Tommy Dean's advice to get there early proved spot on...
With the place packed, we waited whilst sipping on beers and if I wasnt driving, it could have gotten nasty but we sat out the wait.
The gig kicked off with Wil Anderson tearing strips off the couple in the front table and some well placed Shapelle Corby jokes. Then Wil introduced about 5-6 "rookie" comedians to do a 5 minute routine each. They were all OK, nobody really bombed, but I thought the best one was the first guy (sorry, names escape me). And a pointer to comediens of the fairer sex - please stay away from Period Pain and Menstruation jokes... think of something original! But all in all the jokes were good, the room was responsive and it was a great concept.
Then after an intermission (bartender!), Wil introduced Tommy Dean to the stage! Tommy copped a few hecklers, but his routine on what makes Australia a great place to live (yes, it is the most strategic spot in a Risk game) compared to his native Arizona was classic and he mixed in some new material as well...
His show went on for a good decent length (45mins?) and was paced really well... I wont relay his jokes as I cannot tell nor write good jokes, but it was a great show.
Overall, the night ended around 11:30 and the crowd filed out to the bar very satisfied. For $6, to get a lolly bag plus 3 hours of comedy and reasonably priced beer you cant go wrong.
I understand that the Mic In Hand happens every Thursday night and I think I will definately be back.
Also, a plug for Tommy, he is backing up for gigs at the Comedy Store at Fox Studios later this month, make sure you check it out!
A top night! 5 Stars *****
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AND you got to hang out with your favourite fumbbl mates
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