Palomares is the definition of a comedy veteran. He’s been working at or somewhere near the pinnacle of the comedy scene in Australia for 26 years. He’s a polished performer and a very funny man.
His (mostly) new show, Still Crazy, has him presenting a blend of old and new material. The inclusion of some older material is welcome, as Palomares is generally at his hilarious best when speaking about his sons. His impressions of the pair of ’emos’ are gut-bustingly funny, peaking when Palomares recounts his method of literally putting the fear of god into his unfortunate child. The flow of the show isn’t quite there yet, but almost all of it is damned funny.
Palomares has a broad appeal, but his presence at the Festival will be particularly welcome to parents and members of his generation who can relate to being the meat in the sandwich between aging parents and not-quite-independent offspring. He’s a genuinely talented performer and always worth watching.
BY JOSH FERGEUS
