Sam Simmons: Shitty Trivia

Sam Simmons is definitely bald and creepy but also pretty funny. The name 'Shitty Trivia' cunningly avoids disappointment by setting you up to expect it. But although the trivia is shitty, the show is far from it. Expect revelations from a talking meat tray, visitations from a mysterious shoe and a killer costume change. Simmons has a knack for tension, timing and tantrums and the wonder and over-enthusiasm of a red cordial fuelled 6-year-old emanates from this mustachioed man. He's also an amazing dancer. Audience participation was a highlight, and Simmons is at his best bouncing off other people. A few 'boundary-pushing' (offensive) jokes fell flat – regardless of intention or reception, it seems unnecessary for a man so well versed in nonsense and randomness to fall back on casual racism or misogyny. Despite the random and ridiculous nature of this show, to Simmons' credit it was controlled and considered.