Taking your seat at a Joel Creasey show is just like heading out for drinks with your most scandalous friend. With no doubt in your mind that your discussion will be one saturated with salacious gossip, sexual encounters and the occasional shocking confession, you prepare yourself for what’s to come – all smiles round. Although Poser was my third instalment of the Joel Creasey experience, the shock factor of his saucy secrets has not diminished at all.
Finally landing the front row at Max Watts, the show began with a montage of all the latest goss from the past year. Beginning by detailing the ludicrous allegations that have been swung his way as of late, Creasey soon put a stop to those that believed he and Chrissie Swan were expecting a new born. Taking it on the chin, the local comic proved once again that any press is good press. As expected, Creasey expelled cheeky confidence with every punch line.
Before long, the topic of discussion moved onto celebrity scandal, his stint in the jungle with Maureen McCormick and an ARIA’s after-party that didn’t go to plan. From the strange nature of the eldest Brady Bunch sister to his sneaking into the Sony ARIA’s after-party, Creasey is the master of observing both his own and others questionable decisions. A mischievous grin on his face and a little spring in his step, the comedian continued to tell us about his sexual confrontations with his online nemesis, Dom. Clear from the sounds of shock and excitement from the audience, there was both faithful fans and naïve newbies in the room.
While Creasey’s Poser is what you’d immediately expect, it also surprised in an unexpected way. Audiences soon came to learn about his relationships with two very special women in his life – Joan Rivers and Carrie Fisher. Working with both of the infamous entertainers before they sadly passed, Creasey took the time to reveal his softer side by detailing his last touching encounters with them both. Between absolute admiration and outrageously strange meetings, the stories came as a welcomed change towards the end of the hour-long set.
Perhaps the two wildest talking points of our drinks date with Creasey were his Wednesday dinner with his three American, Trump-supporting neighbours and the play-by-play of his first time – with a girl named Sam. Adding extra flavour with some rather ridiculous body movements, the Aussie-based performer surely knows how to make an impression.
Closing his show with a tale about pretending to be straight for a night, Joel Creasey continues to delight audiences with his acid-tongue and is sure to be considered a king of Australian comedy sooner rather than later.
By Phoebe Robertson
