He promises us 85 per cent new material and though he treads the line with some of his previous jokes, his originality has probably been strengthened by a brief hiatus from the Melbourne comedy scene. The Flight Of The Concords star triumphantly delivers dopey reflections and anecdotes that valorize his ability to parody and pull puns.
Embarking on a pensive outlook towards time and “living in the now”, Go Time is strengthened by Barker’s philosophical musings. His choice of structure however, is to be questioned. Utilising long winded build ups to deliver his jokes, more than often the punchline doesn’t serve as a justified climax. But a man needs to get paid, and it drives him through the hour long time slot. In saying that, he has some brilliant moments and he is still on top of his game when it comes to writing comedy.
BY TAMARA VOGL
