Cal Wilson "Hindsight" - MICF / by Stephanie Puls

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As I was watching this show and occasionally turning my mind to how I would describe it on this blog, the word pleasant kept coming to mind. It's not a word I've ever used to describe comedy, I don't think, but it seems just right for this show.

In "Hindsight", Cal reflects a lot on parenting an eight year old, living with anxiety and the #metoo movement with the skill of someone who has spent many hours on stage. She mixes a kind of girl-next-door charm with very brief moments of sweary aggression that reminds us she's more than just pleasant.

After chuckling and grinning more than laughing out loud for the first half or so of the show, it built up to some much bigger laugh-out-loud moments in the second half or so.

I don't think this show will blow anyone's socks off but I reckon it's pitched perfectly at people with mainstream taste, especially those who are parents of young kids.

Get the details of Cal's show here https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2018/shows/cal-wilson-hindsight

ADDED 5-4-18 (later): The Herald Sun has given Cal's show 3.5 stars. You can read their review here.