- Reviewed by Joe Calleri
- Published in Herald Sun online April 03, 2012
Tom Gleeson is performing his show Good One at the Comedy Festival. Supplied
HE may look and dress like your child's maths teacher (his own admission) but few teachers are blessed with Tom Gleeson's rapid-fire delivery, razor-sharp wit and assured stage presence.
In Good One, the thirty-something comic cheered us with insightful, hilarious and often scathing observations on the minutiae of everyday life.
From views on news and current affairs (the Gillard/Rudd spat, Aussies being arrested for buying drugs in Bali, stopping cyber-bullying by turning off your computer), to becoming a first-time father and travelling on a comedy cruise with your parents, Gleeson reveals himself to be the thinking man’s stand-up comic.
While these are issues that most audiences will easily relate to, few would have the openness and courage to speak about them as Gleeson does in his fine, polished routine. With clever, well-crafted comedy material and skilful timing, it's no surprise Gleeson's star continues to rise and rise.
Stick around to the very end of the routine and be surprised as Gleeson’s mum, Annette, graces the stage for her own four-minute stand-up routine.
Stars: ★★★½
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