“I’m Paco Erhard, and this show is bullsh--t,” the German stand-up comedian declares to start his 75-minute examination into the origin of the word bulls--t. Along the way he provides examples of things that may or may not be a bunch of crap, including his time doing mandatory service in the German army, online ratings, pharmaceutical ads and stereotypes.
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"I’m Paco Erhard, and this show is bullsh--t," the German stand-up comedian declares to start his 75-minute examination into the origin of the word bulls--t. Along the way he provides examples of things that may or may not be a bunch of crap, including his time doing mandatory service in the German army, online ratings, pharmaceutical ads and stereotypes.
Erhard is confident and likeable, even when being self-depreciating. He often went on tangents before returning to his main points. His strongest bits related to climate change and religion, which caused a couple of audience members to walk out during a spot-on segment about how the Catholic Church dealt with pedophile priests.
He admitted the new show was loose in parts — a segment on ancient Persia didn’t connect — and he was right, but he was wrong about the show being B.S. By the end of the fringe, he should have a tight 60 minutes that skips the bull and dives right into the good s--t.
—Rob Williams
From the Fringe program:
Sick of the bullshit? Feel awash in spin, lies, propaganda? Don't worry, a German is here to sort it all out. Laugh away the madness as award-winning German comedian Paco Erhard cuts through the BS and examines just how the heck we got here, from ancient Persia all the way to this Golden Age of Bullshit. Hilarious for absolutely everybody!* *Terms and conditions apply.
5 STARS "hilarious" - Edinburgh Guide
4 STARS "fast-paced, funny, edgy" - Herald Sun
4 1/2 STARS "intelligent, political, smutty and genius" - Adelaide Advertiser
Show Length: 75 minutes
Suggested Audience: Parental Guidance
Warnings: Coarse Language
Venue #10 - Planetarium Auditorium
190 Rupert Ave.
Lower level
Seating Capacity: 230
Wheelchair accessible
Showtimes
Wed, Jul 17, 2019 – 8:15 PM
Fri, Jul 19, 2019 – 8:15 PM
Sat, Jul 20, 2019 – 3:15 PM
Mon, Jul 22, 2019 – 10:15 PM
Wed, Jul 24, 2019 – 1:45 PM
Thu, Jul 25, 2019 – 5:00 PM
Sat, Jul 27, 2019 – 10:30 PM
Sun, Jul 28, 2019 – 1:45 PM