Article content Emo Majok: African Aussie Stage 5, Acacia Hall, 10433 83 Ave. 4 Stars out of 5 Standup is a natural fit for the Edmonton Fringe, a close relative to one-act theatre in the performance family. Emo Majok brings his unique talent to this year’s festival with African Aussie, a celebrated comedian making his way from the southern hemisphere for Fringe.
He was the winner of the Raw Comedy in Western Australia and a finalist for Australia’s Got Talent. That pedigree shines through in his hour-long set. He has a natural calm with the audience, chatting casually with members of the sold-out crowd and mixing in stories and jokes from his past.
It’s a funny evening from a celebrated comedian. Majok uses everything from his personal life and his past as material for his show. He talks about fleeing Sudan with his family, able to spin a human tragedy into material for his show.
It’s probably a natural reaction for someone who makes a living in standup, but still an admirable and impressive ability. His form of comedy is inclusive and cute, a family man who can poke fun at his home and himself, not one to punch down. That’s not to say that Majok’s show is family-friendly and you should bring your kids; there are a few jokes about his romantic excursions, but the punchline is cute more than it is vulgar.
If you’re looking for a few laughs at this year’s Fringe, African Aussie would be a good place to park your ticket money. Find your Fringe! You can read all of our reviews here. Have you been Finding your Fringe? What shows have you seen? Do you have any favourites? Let us know! We’d love to include your comments online.
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