Having seen Rod Quantock on television shows such as Good News Week and the Melbourne Comedy Festival telecasts, it's an interesting experience to see him live on stage.
A cerebral, politically-minded comedian and social activist, Rod Quantock has plenty of layers that makes it difficult to see what makes him tick. After seeing his Fringe show Hand In Bloody Hand-The John and Janette Howard Story, there's much more to appreciate about his comedy and respect for his interest in social and political injustices.
Rod is performing his sit down-stand up-walk around comedy show at the Nova Cinema until March 18.
Raging Rod Rocks by Linh
The first thing you notice about Rod Quantock is his unkempt appearance, then his casual laid back demeanour with a friendly but cheeky persona.
He has sincerity that he exploits with a comedic charm to bring you to his comfort zone. One thing he doesn't like is latecomers to his show, so he 'punishes' them by intergrating them into his act. Anyone who appears in the venue after the advertised starting time are dragged to the front to form a choir. That's when the show and the fun really begins.
Rod's easy going nature and relaxed comedy style makes him approachable and believable, yet his ambiguity confuses and sustains the audience's interest. Beneath his cool and calm demeanour is a raging bull ready to attack any form of injustice or inequality he can joke about. He shares his accounts with the long arm of the law (police), also the longer and frustrating arm of the other law (lawyers) with clever quips and comedic swipes.
Some may not 'get' his sophisticated and intelligent comedy enough to laugh, yet Rod encourages them to maintain the rage at all costs. Why not laugh at authorities as you rebel against them?
There is plenty of audience interaction as Rod slides between the aisles seeking out 'victims', as well as picking people from the front rows to engage in conversation.
If you like to join in the fun and laugh at politicians, journalists, lawyers and police officers, then Rod Quantock can be of assistance.
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