Tag: Brendon Green

NZICF: Brendon Green – My Mates Dave

Brendon Green knows many Daves and he is pretty sure you do too. When he was at a wedding and there were seven Daves present (three of which were in the wedding party alone) this sparked his fascination with the name and what it is to be a Dave.

My Mates Dave takes the audience on an anecdotal journey through the Daves in Green’s life and explores the theory that your name determines the person you are and how you live your life. There are seven drawings on stage, one to symbolize each Dave, which serve as reference points to each short story.

There is frenemy Dave (Green’s first Dave that sets the Dave bar), serial online dater Dave, surfer friend Dave, even a furry feline Dave. Green talks about these characters and recounts his chosen memory of them in that detailed, illustrative way that he is incredibly adept at, painting such a vivid picture of the interaction it feels like we were there ourselves.

Though they are all different Daves, Green points out that every one of them uncannily bears similar traits, applying the notion that every Dave is an exact, specific type of person. This seems far too general a statement to make yet Green does an excellent job at convincing us.

This is another enjoyable offering from Brendon Green that is the perfect blend of comedy, charm and candor. Green is a charismatic storyteller who just knows how to spin a good yarn and this is what makes his comedy so wonderfully compelling.

Brendon Green has just one more show at Q tonight (19 May) at 10pm. Go get some late night yarns! For more info and to book tickets, click here.

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NZICF 2017: Brendon Green – Best Friends

Life is going great for Brendon Green at the moment. At 32, he is in his first long-term relationship and after putting in the time and by sheer tenacity he is proud to have successfully befriended his girlfriend’s rescue cat Tilly, the most introverted and timid cat in the world.

Green loves writing short stories which he used to bond with Tilly, performing said stories to her (his harshest critic, no less) as a way to win her over. Consequently Best Friends was born, a delightfully charming and engaging monologue about friendship illustrated through three Tilly-approved vignettes.

Over the course of the hour, we are brought on an exhilarating journey of theatrical and fantastical proportions with tales spanning from childhood memories to holiday misadventures. The strength of this show lies in Green’s ability to tell a story which he does effortlessly; each narrative is perfectly paced and delivered with impeccable timing and charisma.

There’s no denying that Green is a skilled and eloquent raconteur. Whether it was a fast-paced account which mirrored his fervent vaulting on a trampoline or a moving anecdote involving his grandma and her trusty dog Shaggy, he has the audience completely transfixed and hanging on to his every word.

Best Friends is a heartwarming and compelling experience that will give you all the feels – it will make you laugh, gasp, ponder and maybe even shed a tear or two. Cat person or not, this wonderfully devised and riveting piece is sure to warm the cockles of your heart.

Brendon Green is performing at the Backbeat Bar on 100 K Road until 20th May. For more details and to book tickets, click here.