Tessa Waters FULLY SIK
BATS Theatre, The Heyday Dome, 1 Kent Tce, Wellington
08/05/2018 - 12/05/2018
NZ International Comedy Festival 2018
Production Details
Somewhere between Broad City and the The Mighty Boosh, multi-award-winning comedian Tessa Waters (Over Promises, WOMANz) is back!
“The show deserves as many stars as there are sequins on her pants.” AussieTheatre.com
High octane sketches and improv stupidity smash together as Tessa takes her audience on a joy-ride through her Fully Sik sense of humour.
A non-stop rollercoaster of LOLs best combining physical theatre, sketch and dance. It’s loud, ludicrous and dumb – while tackling the capital-I Issues. Get ready for a pillow-fight of elated highs.
“She has the charisma of Elvis, funniest show I’ve ever seen!” ✮✮✮✮✮ – Broadway Baby
“Her charm and presence covers every inch of the venue and it is impossible not to be entranced by it” – Glam Adelaide
“She is incredibly funny, turning the female body into a giggle generator as ludicrous as it is celebratory.” – Sydney Morning Herald
As seen on ABC Comedy Next Gen
Nominated Best International Show, NZ Comedy Festival 2017
Winner Best Comedy Weekly Award Adelaide Fringe 2015 and 2017
SBS Eurovision 40 Years Special
This show is part of the 2018 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo from 26 April – 20 May
BATS Theatre: The Heyday Dome
8 – 12 May at 9pm
Full Price $25 | Full Price $22 | Concession Price $18 | | Group 6+ $17
Cheap Wednesday $20 | Concession Price $16 | Group 6+ $15
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Please note: Tessa Waters: Fully Sik contains adult themes.
Accessibility
*Access to The Heyday Dome is via stairs, so please contact the BATS Box Office at least 24 hours in advance if you have accessibility requirements so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Read more about accessibility at BATS.
Theatre , Solo , Comedy ,
1 hr
Fresh, provocative and genuinely enjoyable
Review by Margaret Austin 10th May 2018
You’re not alone, dear reader, if you’re puzzled by this show’s title. For the second time recently in my reviewer’s life, I have recourse to the barman for an explanation. “Fully sik” he tells me, “Is Australian for ‘absolutely awesome’.” I reserve my judgment on such a self-serving descriptor until I see the show.
I’m relieved that Tessa Waters, opening in pink glitz at BATS’ Heyday Dome, is a comedian with no axe to grind – not even any knives. That’s evident from her welcome to her audience as she sprinkles us with confetti, and from the backing number which features and thus authenticates the title.
She’s a woman with a Steiner education who grew up singing Shirley Bassey numbers to kookaburras. Add to that dance training and an enviable ability to mimic and you have the “loud, ludicrous and dumb” show promised by the promotional material.
A series of sketches featuring women in various guises and intriguing situations are the backbone of Waters’ performance. This is the first time I have witnessed a female sexual organ as a character on stage. We are also treated to a rendition of child prodigy bush poetry and some highly original audience participation.
The combination of freshness, provocativeness and genuine enjoyment of her audience gives Waters’ show an edge. That it slightly loses it towards the end just might be due to that imaginary joint we all passed round having an imaginary effect.
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Comments
Editor May 10th, 2018
Changed, having heard from Tessa: "I think of it like the words nurse, doctor, plumber or baker." This, of course, is the counter argument for calling all genders 'actor'.
Editor May 10th, 2018
Is that true, Hannah? I missed the memo. Years ago when the question arose of dispensing with 'actress' in favour of 'actor' many leading practitioners argued it was better to reclaim and value 'actress'. That was to counteract centuries of actresses being equated with women of ill repute. It has never occured to me that 'comedienne' is in any way pejorative or demeaning but if Tessa prefers 'comedian' I'll change it. I shall attempt to find out.
Hannah Clarke May 10th, 2018
Kia ora Margaret. In 2018 we don't use gender specific labelling. I would recommend the editor update 'comedienne' to 'comedian'.