The (Beautiful) Ballad of Rodger and Grace
The Comedy Festival is running again here in Melbourne – which is one of my favourite times of the year. Just saw my first show this afternoon – Daniel Kitson and Gavin Osborn’s The Ballad of Rodger & Grace. In short, it was amazing, funny, heartwarming and beautiful.
Kitson is a fantastic wordsmith, sometimes using words that don’t get used enough, and using otherwise common words in clever and different ways. Osborn provided a touching and emotive soundtrack to the story Kitson wove, filling in a different perspective.
I know I’ve raved about Kitson before – and I’ve got a different show of his for this festival that I’m yet to see, so I likely will rave again soon – but do yourself a favour and go catch one of his shows (this one is only running for a few more days, but his solo festival show runs until mid April). He is one of the finest comedic talents out there – and a masterful storyteller to boot. Osborn’s music just adds to the brilliance.
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I have personally voyaged to the isle Kitson with Captain Pat on two occasions now. On the weight of those two performances alone, I am now a life-long member of his ‘established audience.’
Also, I splashed out and tried Gavin Osbourn’s album after the Ballad of Roger and Grace. It is also a winner, especially track 5…Attacking Midfielder. A soulfull tune exposing the pain Osborn felt when his star player asked for a transfer whilst playing Football Manager – for those who have played the game…nuff said.
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