Hooooo boy, this is a killer show! I've seen and loved Rhys' comedy festival shows in the past and he's never disappointed but I think this is probably his best yet.
Maybe it's that the subject matter is a bit more universal than in past years, when he's strayed into some pretty crass territory that isn't for everyone. That's not to say he plays it safe in this show. There was one gag especially which I won't spoil but it definitely produced that 'eeek we don't know if we should laugh at that' reaction from the crowd. If you're highly sensitive this might not be the show for you but otherwise, I'd definitely recommend it!
Rhys' razor-sharp wit made light work of anti-vaccers and his material about getting older and your interests changing (eg how great are cancelled plans?!) was definitely relatable. When he got a bit serious and told a true story about being threatened on a train it felt like the oxygen was momentarily zapped from the room but it was in a good way that showed he had the whole room in the palm of his hand. The laughs quickly returned following the pause for thought.
There was a few stumbles along the way when the words didn't come out quite right but I suspect that will be ironed out as the festival continues and he delivers the material night after night. They were nothing major but enough for him to call it out and it make me think, if this is you when you're not nailing it, I can only imagine how cracking this show will be when you do. (Though given how funny the improvised recoveries were, I'd almost prefer he stuck with the less polished version!)
I've recommended Rhys is previous years and happily do so again this year. Practical tip if you do plan to go - dress for an arctic cold room. Get the details on Seminal here https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2018/shows/seminal