REVIEW: Christian Hull – Complete Drivel
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Comedy is a matter of taste and Christian Hull would not suit every palate, but he certainly has a fan base who are happy to gorge on his candid, spontaneous, often crass and a little bit slapstick humour. Complete Drivel is his first live podcast tour and every show sold out virtually within minutes of being announced.
Hull gained fame and followers as a result of his short, talk-to-camera Youtube clips, mostly as the long, blond wigged character, Trish. That led to merchandising and a podcast. The live show is very impromptu with Hull riffing off notes scrawled onto a notepad shortly before. During his second show (which was only an hour or so after the first), it was clear he was still fighting nerves and trying to find a rhythm so there were a few hits and misses, but his vulnerability only endeared him more to his already adoring fans. The routine runs for just under an hour and is purely Hull with a microphone going through his notes and sharing anecdotes and bitingly wicked commentary. Because it’s a podcast recording based on his own musings there’s no appearance from his popular alter-ego, Trish, or any other characters – he is effectively doing improvised stand-up – something only the best or craziest comedians ever attempt. The result is uneven, but that’s probably got more to do with lack of experience than lack of talent. Once he finds his stage mojo he is going to give one Hull of a show!
More Info: www.itschristianhull.com or www.youtube.com/artsider
Reviewed by Rita Bratovich
