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Saturday, September 13, 2008
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Brown No 2 - San Francisco Audience Reviews
Play: Monkey poet: The Big Brown Number Two
Reviewer: Marc Tozer
5 Stars
topical poetry fest. However, if you know manchester, have been to an anti-war demo or had your school milk stolen by a murderous tyranical bitch, then you're in for a real treat. And What's more, it's all true! well done Matt
Play: Monkey Poet Stand-up
Reviewer: DSR
4 Stars
Matt Panesh is back after his standout run in last year's Fringe. He comes armed with an hour's worth of new material, some political, some deeply scatological - all hung off the premise of the opening poem about current life in the UK (and all the things wrong with it!).
Matt's poems are funny, sometimes shocking, and never dull. But when he asks if you want the "Really Fucking Filthy" show, or just the "Less Filthy" version, be aware of the consequences of your choice...
Play: Monkey Poet
Reviewer: Craig Kensek
4 Stars
Monkey Poet ­ Check it Out - 3.5
"Monkey Poet" is a one-man production of irreverent and often-scatological poetry on the UK, its citizens, and a variety of topics. The show could have been less scatological, but Matt Penesh let the audience vote and what do you know? Most bits were hilarious. Some fall a little bit flat, but Penesh goes onto the next bit quickly. If you're offended by a sprinkling of obscenities, this may not be the show for you. I doubt that the audience ever votes for the PG version of his bits. But if you want to check out humor put to poetry, put "Monkey Poet" on your list.
Play: Money poet
Reviewer: lyncoln
5 Stars
I am so glad you came back for another... You have an incredible presence, very enigetic, intellegent humor and very English. You were really out there. I could not sit there politely, I had to laugh out loud. Great stories and songs. 3 cheers for the monkey poet...hip hip hooray! hip hip hooray! hip hip hooray!
Play: Monkey Poet
Reviewer: The Ukulady
4 Stars
Matt Panesh is a fantastic, thrillingly energetic performer! I generally greatly dislike poetry, but Matt Panesh is not a usual poet, but a comedic performer extraordinaire! From a directorial standpoint, I would shorten the show by 15 minutes- leave the fans wanting more. A true vaudevillian entertainer. Highly recommended from The Ukulady!
Play: Monkey Poet
Reviewer: Kerry Lee
5 Stars
Incredible story teller in poetry and absurdity. Only for those looking for a slap in your reality. There is a lot of blue in his show and I love the asides because it explains all those funky British words and phrases. Besides he has such a winning way. Don't miss his show. It is a great wake up call. One reviewer said he wouldn't know about the other version of the show. Take a chance and go see the show again, I did!
Play: Monkey Poet
Reviewer: Robert Carpino
5 Stars
Brilliant one man performance! Loved it! Totally recommend! If you enjoy the irreverance of Dennis Miller, Penn & Teller, and Bill Maher, you'll love this guy!
Play: Monkey Poet
Reviewer: David D
4 Stars
funny and engaging. Politically charged with issues of the day - tying in the US to the UK - Bush and Blair bashing of course with good cause. His delivery of each piece tightly woven with his unique delivery. we were given a choice for one of his stories.... the really filthy or mildly filthy version. Of course the audience took the lowest road we could travel and it was definitely at the bottom. i had to take a shower when I got home I might have liked the milder version but now will never know.
Play: Monkey Poet
Reviewer: Mia Paschal
Moral outrage and sex - what more can one ask for? Well, Matt brings compassion, wit, lots of humour (sharp, ribald), and a deep love of language as well. I really enjoyed his show (I'd love to hear his take on what's happening stateside).
Play: Monkey Poet
Reviewer: Kally
5 Stars
Monkey Poet, I love you.
I agree with the review or comment, or what ever the hell it was from last year, "I would watch him eat toast." pLEASE YouTube It.
Intriguing, dead-on observation, peels back the curtain of the social and political "games" played. Gross out level -high - but remember when he's in the middle of it, you voted for it. F%$**% Funny!
Play: Monkey Poet
Reviewer: Luz
5 Stars
Easily my favorite of the fringe so far. Matt is a poetic force of nature ; incredible ongoing energy. Like seeing a young Lenny Bruce. Can be raunchy at times , but always with a heart. Not to be missed. This along with Loving Fathers are almost in a class of their own.
Play: Monkey Poet
Reviewer: Dan Wilson
4 Stars
As a rule, I'm not a fan of one person shows, but Monkey Poet succeeds because his show is a rousing, frequently filthy, politically well informed blend of stand-up comedy and poetry slam session. Since his material is tightly tied to circumstances in the UK, he tends to over-explain the particulars of phraseology, local news, and culture. This wouldn't even be an issue, except that time is a factor and some patrons seemed to get a bit cranky after the 11pm mark.
Play: Monkey Poet
Reviewer: Been there...
5 Stars
Matt was easily one of the favorites from last years fringe and I'm truly excited that he's come back. Devastatingly funny and dead on issues of politics , sex and life in general. Poetry as a subversive force. ABSOLUTELY NOT TO BE MISSED! (except by those who are easily offended and throw trash cans)
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Tuesday, October 07, 2008
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LOndon Audience ReViews "The Big Brown No.2"
 by kiwi on Sat Aug 02, 2008 1:52 pm
If you missed him last year, you should see him this year. He's ballsy, raunchy, and a master of rhythm. A born storyteller, and quite brave--definitely willing to risk himself, and he goes all the way with it. It's rare that you'll get to see someone put it all out there, so don't miss it!
by SRJS on Tue Aug 05, 2008 11:25 am Four of us caught this show last night. We had heard it recommended by someone who watched Matt perform at Thursday's kick off to the Fringe.
Matt Panesh's performance started off with an enthusiastic greeting followed by readings of a few of his very well written poems. His demonstrated talent began to diminish as the show progressed. Our group became extremely offended with his graphic description of his various sexual conquests. This segment seemed to go on and on and on...... Sexual explicity usually does not offend but I felt that his words and actions seemed to serve no other purpose than to shock his audience. That it certainly did. With the exception of two tables, the majority of the crowd seemed to feel as we did.
Once this segment of his show was over he moved into reading a few more of his poems.
In Matt's defense, he is a gifted poet who shows potential for performing. - SRJS
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by beesmom on Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:28 pm I adore the Monkey Poet. Once again he's taken us far beyond London, Ontario, with his fluid rhythm and sharp humour. His struggle to exist in a culture that infuriates him fascinates me -- a voice for those of us who experience similar frustrations and silently fume. Congratulations Matt.
The show is about the UK, particularly life in Manchester. Evidently talking about sex, religion, and politics is more acceptable there than it is here. But what else is the Fringe for if not to push us? 4 of us caught the same show last night, and none of us were offended. I thought the audience's response was extremely positive, probably because I thought the show was hilarious. Maybe SRJS's take on others' reactions comes from the same place. - beesmom
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by magnum on Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:57 am I thought the Monkey Poet's show was fantastic.... once again. His expression of opinion regarding the state of things in the UK was hilarious, poingnant, and well delivered.
I can see where a few people might be uncomfortable with the graphic stories about sex, but the majority of the room being uncomfortable is not the sense I had. I cannot say this for certain... from my seat I could not see most of the audience, but I definitely registered a lot of laughter at all jokes. The entire audience was given, democratically, an opportunity for the show to go in a direction that they were comfortable with. The answer, from my vantage point, seemed to be a resounding YES to the "dirty" and graphic subject matter. I thought The Monkey Poet showed great tact in knowing when to leave this subject matter and return to more comfortable stories.
Without having taken a poll after the show, I can not speak, or give an opinion for, 100 other people that saw the same show I did, but I would definitely recommend The Monkey Poet as a 'must see'. - magnum
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by kiwi on Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:53 am I do have to say, I found the stories pretty raunchy. I personally didn't think they added anything to the show, I think Matt has enough with his poetry and witty banter. But he tried something, and there are those out there who might think the stories were superb. I still think it's worth it to see his other stuff (and make your own judgements on the raunchy bits). - kiwi
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by ARK on Sat Aug 09, 2008 12:43 am I agree it is graphic and some people looked uncomfortable. But I expected this show, and well, if a person didn't want to hear it they shouldn't have been there. A considerable part of the show is political, angry and poignant. Seeing him last year and again tonight, I think it is not inaccurate to describe Matt as a Romantic, in the truest sense, in spite of his crude and acerbic amusements. I would sit down for a beer or two with him anytime. - ARK
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by Leeza on Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:36 am Last year I missed this performer, and this year I got to see him. Now let me tell you, Matt Panesh is a wonderful poet and cynic tied into one and I am sadenned to know I have only seen him once.
Matt Panesh jumps from topic to topic in the way that captivates and keeps the audience engaged. He goes from bawdy silly humour to heartfelt political statesments without missing a beat. His style of poetry changes as well to prevent rythmic boredom often associated with poetry.
Yes, he did read one or two poems from a cheat sheet, but when he admits to recently writing them, it is forgivable. The Fringe is THE place to try out new material and Matt Panesh hit a home run with this stuff! - Leeza
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Tuesday, July 08, 2008
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Toronto Reviews July 08
EYE WEEKLY 4/5 Stars
The full eye weekly review
With his Clockwork Orange t-shirt and hearty Manchester accent, Matt Panesh is a lad's lad, the one who will put you to bed after too many pints. The spoken-word poems in this simple one-man production have rowdy packaging, with titles like "That Fuckin' Fucker's Son," "I Loved You Like a Brother 'Till I found Out You Were a Cocksucker" and "Fuckin' Retard," the latter about George W. The punkish irony, with all its laughs, is not mere posturing. Panesh's rhymes rip into politics, love and the looming economic crisis in the hopes that any new configuration will favour the underdog.
The eye online review
Yobbish poem titles like "That Fuckin' Fucker's Son" and "Fuckin' Retard" obscure Mancunian Matt Panesh's funny, passionate and bawdy rhymes about love, politics and religious nuts.
BY PAUL GALLANT
THE FOLLOWING TWO ARE FROM THE SAME PERFORMANCE!
NOW Magazine 2/4
Reviewed by: Tara-Michelle Ziniuk
Funny guy Matt Panesh is pissed off about everything: war, religion, political correctness, giving head. This crass punk poetry might go over at an open mic, but without structure, this talent show-appropriate mishmash of spoken word and song flops.
BLOG T.O (WINNER BLOG T.O. FRINGE PICK)
(reviewed by Megan Mooney)
Okay, I'll admit it, this one surprised me. I'm not normally one to go in for poetry, but I LOVED this show. The energy of Matt Panesh is completely infectious. Which is doubly impressive considering what a small audience he had when I was there. Unfortunately, with the fringe sometimes a great show goes unnoticed (although, admittedly, usually due to a show not being very good at publicizing itself), I worry that it will be the case with this one. It really shouldn't be.
Matt is bitter, he's angry, but mostly he's personable and hilarious. The poems play more like monologues than what I think of as poems, that man on stage is acting, not just doing a 'poetry reading'. Now, if you're not comfortable with the word fuck then I'd steer clear of this one, since it is a large component of the play, but if you can handle some (a lot) of swearing then I suggest you get yer butt over there before he's left the country and you've missed your chance.
THERE WE GO - PERFECT EXAMPLE THAT REALITY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER - GO SEE IT, MAKE UP YOUR OWN MIND
EYE WEEKLY AUDIENCE RESPONSE REVIEW
"Sorry for keeping you awake
When you do an early show in the run to a crowd of 10 it is your chance to blow people away and make people sorry they missed it. In this case the performer instead talked about the small crowd and used it as a crutch to lollygag around with no passion for the next 55. When the audience was asked "do you like prog music?" there was not a peep. "That happens everywhere" said the actor. Maybe thats a hint that you, who is the last remaining person on earth who likes prog, should NOT then do 3 prog songs during the show. Sorry mate, go see Jem Rolls to see how its done.
Snout"
Well - it's now neck & neck - 2 it's good reviews vs 2 it's talentless shit reviews
But this man doesn't know his prog from his folk, two of the tunes were folk staples. (having said that i still dropped 2 from the set-and the third last night after this review - so spot on, ya twat!)
As for me being the last person on earth liking prog - I ask all Floyd, Tull & early Genesis fans to rectally insert their Moog synthesiser's & Mellotrons into said person and wave him round like a human lollypop! KEEP THE FRIPP!
With 2 performances to go - another online review making it 3-2 with the final whistle in sight!:
Very Entertaining
Who knew that I liked poetry?! Very likeable and entertaining show - especially when you agree wholeheartedly with his anti-Bush, anti-religion, and anti-hate views. Go see it!
EYE WEEKLY ONLINE RESPONSE
& Finally Megan Mooney's Review on Theatre - Yes Megan was the Lady that reviewed me for blog TO but also has her own theatre blog -
this is that review in full:
Okay, so, lets just get things started here by saying… GO TO THIS SHOW. Seriously. It's a wonderful thing to behold. Whether you agree with Panesh's views or not, his passion and energy are infectious. Plus, the whole thing is bloody hilarious. I debated about whether I should put a warning about 'strong language' after the jump. I decided I would, because if you can't deal with 'strong language' you're not going to enjoy this show, so you may as well skip the rest of the write-up. Now, onto the bad words…
The best shows always seem to have have a caveat, the caveat for this one is that it's not for the faint of heart. If you're not good with words like fuck, and cocksucker, this show isn't for you. In fact many of the poem titles include the use of some variation of the word fuck, and cocksucker makes an appearance in a title too. If you can handle the language (it's only words after all) then I can't recommend this enough. As I mentioned in my blogTO review, I'm generally not so much a poetry person, so I was a bit trepidatious walking into this production. Panesh quickly won me over though. His poems were more like mini monologues. He was acting them out, not just reciting them. Basically, funny and smart get me every time. Add in passionate and socially conscious, well, I just swoon. And, just to make it *that* much more impressive, that passion and energy came across, even though there was an exceptionally small audience (always something that's hard to work with). So, to recap… Matt is bitter, he's angry, but mostly he's personable and hilarious. It's poetry, but it's acting. He's, well, not so politically correct - but that just makes it more fun. This all brings us back to where we started… GO TO THIS SHOW.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2007
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INDY REVIEWS
NUVO MAGAZINE, INDY Stand-Up Monkey Poet Four stars
Matt Panesh Manchester, England
Phoenix Theatre Beneath Matt Panesh's unabashedly raunchy exterior beats a heart in search of common human decency. Whether he's sending up prog rock, celebrating a morning wank or excoriating Blair, Bush and the world's supposedly great religions, Panesh does a splendid job of turning his performance space into a bullshit-free zone. Go and see him; you'll want to buy him a pint afterward. - DH Indy Auditions : Stand Up! Monkey Poet
Panesh (who prefers to be called Monkey Poet) bills this offering as rude, crude, and thoroughly offensive. Indeed, last night some audience members left early and asked for refunds. Tonight he stopped the show at the top and offered all an opportunity to leave then - none did.
Offense is more likely to be taken for political or religious reasons, as he rakes conservative politicos and organized religion several times. But the quote from the Canon Emeritus of Manchester Cathedral ("very moral") is certainly correct. Monkey Poet knows what he thinks is right and proper, and if he sees public figures acting in other ways, he calls them out.
The poetry is marvelous. Mostly rhyming, the construction is tight and often brilliant. He enunciates clearly enough that (except when singing) his strong British accent does not hamper understanding (when combined with guitar chords, it's another matter, but there were only three songs in the set). When he comes to a term of British jargon, he steps out of the poem, succinctly explains the term, and steps back into the poem without missing a beat.
I made notes on more than twenty individual pieces, but the pace is breakneck, the laughs are frequent, and the principles being expounded are admirable and mind-expanding. It's a tour-de-force performance, the best show I have seen so far in this festival. -TB Stand-Up Monkey Poet, Matt Panesh, Manchester, England
Imagine you're at a British pub, and one of the blokes at the bar suddenly puts down his drink, stands up and says one short poem after another. And imagine that he's very good, and very funny, and makes you laugh and think, sometimes at the same time. Now imagine that it's not at a pub, but at the Phoenix Theatre, and he's also got a guitar, that he knows four chords on. I'll drink to that. Panesh is brilliant, not only in his words but his delivery. His clever asides, stepping-out-stepping-in to a poem without breaking rhythm or our attention show his excellent command of the stage. He doesn't play the guitar much (are all Phoenix plays required to have a guitar on the stage this year?) but four chords have rarely sounded so good. But be advised, the man speaks his mind and doesn't care who he offends, content goes strongly to the sexual as well as political -- for grownups only. One last note, Panesh noted that one of his friends died suddenly earlier this year, and asked that those who love poetry help keep his name and works alive. The man's name was Dike Omeje. A tribute is under the link. - John Belden
"Fantastic. While this show is certainly not for everyone, it is well worth seeing. The poems are very political and raunchy but are funny and witty to no end. I really can't recommend this enough. He reminds me of a British Bill Hicks. This show is one of the hotter tickets and harder to get into but I strongly suggest doing so if you can." Wendy Carson
Hugely popular
Saturday's show had to use standing room to accommodate everyone that wanted to see the show. Let's face it, recitation of rhyme with an English accent is charming, even when it's done by by a regular bloke from Manchester spouting material that is anything but Shakespeare. Provocative and edgy, the Poet doesn't pull any punches, yet his accent may still convince you that you are experiencing high culture. ..>..>..>..>..>..>
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Monday, September 10, 2007
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calgary ACT reveiw
Stand up, Monkey Poet!
Stand up, Calgary, and put your hands together for the only homo erectus from across the
transatlantic gap to set foot in our fine Rocky Mountains during this year's Fringe! The
lyrical speak of this guttural storyteller may not be for the weak of heart, but if you can
stomach a good *uck and find the humour found at the bottom of a Corona, you are in for
a treat. Matt Panesh's intelligent comedic styling leaves the audience members laughing
out loud while examining the societal systems and struggles of the populous politicians
and the low-brow single white male in the most politically incorrect of ways.
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SAN FRAN REVIEWS
Play: Monkey Poet Stand-Up!
Reviewer: He who shall not be named
5 Stars
Take the in your face style of Lenny Bruce. Add the intelligence of Eddie Izzard. Mix in the raw emotion and outrage towards a dark unyeilding world of Allan Ginsberg. A dash of George Carlin's comic timing. A pinch of Robin Williams' energy. And you have MONKEY POET STAND-UP!
Play: Monkey Poet Stand Up!
Reviewer: Miz Rowdy
5 Stars
"Monkey Poet Stand Up!" is AWESOME!!! This performer needs all the support he can get after having a trash can of bottles thrown at him on stage (whoever did that needs to be shot). One of my favorite Fringe shows I've seen, his poetry his witty, raw, touching, and insightful. Got to love a guy who drinks on stage, he makes you feel like you're hanging out with him in some pub in England. Cheers!
Play: Monkey Poet Stand-up!
Reviewer: Mr. Waldorf
5 Stars
I completely and enthusiastically endorse "Monkey Poet Stand-up!" at the Exit. It's a solo show featuring Manchester-born-bred-and-accented Matt Pradesh mixing poems, songs and anecdotes in an absolutely hilarious mixture. As he walks on the stage, two or three beers in hand, he says "You do know you've come to a poetry show, right? No fooking refunds!". His poems are short, pithy rhymes on sex, religion, politics using profanity and a caustic wit to keep the crowd laughing and clapping. The performance last night was bizarrely punctuated by one furious heckler, who might have been a laughable afterthought when he stormed out (after interrupting the show to shout at Pradesh), but he came storming back in and threw a full garbage can (with multiple beer bottles in it) at the performer (over the heads of audience members). The guy had to be forcibly ejected by festival staff. But hey, when the performer can get a strong reaction out of an audience member, even negative, he must be doing something right. Pradesh was a little shaken but kept going, kept making the rest of the (quite appreciative) crowd laugh, and ended on a great high. He walked off to a standing ovation at the end. Early candidate for Best of the Fringe. He was also the toast of the opening night party after the strange escapade with the heckler. Play: Monkey Poet Stand Up
Reviewer: Rachel
4 Stars
Matt has developed a show so well put together, and ACTUALLY FUNNY that I was engaged the full hour! He hits on topics of religion, sex and illness so there is something different to relate to all the time. You're never bored for a second. Poetry is an art form not explored too often anymore it is refreshing to hear and see someone put it out there and show the world. - In the performance I saw there was a disturbance by and angry audience member and I just have to say Matt held his composure on stage SO well and kept the audience in his grasp even though I am sure he was shaken he DIDN'T let it show which, to me at least is a sign of a good actor. - Also he thanks his tech crew DURING his show MULTIPLE times how RAD is that? This show is a must see! More San Fran Reviews Play: Monkey Poet Stand-Up
Reviewer: Kate
5 Stars
Matt is a truly talented performer. And when you layer in the fact that he is writing poetry, (that often rhymes!) with a political, emotional and social commentary it becomes nothing short of amazing. His irreverent attitude and fun laid back stage presence make him a joy to watch. At the very beginning, I was wary. He seemed to be trying very hard. But, the moment his first poem began, he sank fully into his reality and kept us with him for the rest of the show...and this was at 10pm at night! I didn't look at my watch once. (which says a LOT) His poetry is wonderful, and though his 4 chord songs don't even begin to compare, they create a nice juxtaposition. Oh, and follow his advice when he says to check out Dike Omeje. Play: monkey poet
Reviewer: tom
4 Stars
bold, unapologetic, a spirited offering by this iconoclastic lad from manchester, i loved his rough style, politically incorrect rhymes, scruffy appearance and his smiles in the face of projectiles launched from uptight san francisco audience members. pure fringe, pure delight, you should go but don't take your republican grandma or your children Play: The Big Baby 's Trashcan-Throwing FreakOut
Reviewer: Lena & Chris
1 Star
If only we could give zero stars to the big baby who inexplicably freaked out during the wonderful Monkey Poet Stand Up! and threw a trashcan full of bottles at the performer, potentially harming the performer and the audience. It's one thing to heckle or walk out if something's not your cup of tea or strikes a nerve; it's another thing to cause potential physical harm to others in public because you have a meltdown. F&%*ing loser! Play: Monkey Poet Stand Up!
Reviewer: Lena & Chris
4 Stars
Clever, funny, amusing. This poet is a great performer. Liked the "stepping out of the poem now" asides, as well as the caustic humor mixed in with a charming gentleness. Play: Monkey Poet Stand-Up
Reviewer: Emily Morwen
5 Stars
So honest, charming, hilarious and incredibly intelligent is this gifted performer, writer, poet. He is edgy and could at first seem offensive (I'm guessing because I saw opening night when a man stormed out and threw a glass-filled trash can on stage!) but if you listen to the whole piece instead of simply picking out trigger words, there is no doubt that this man is giving us something that is insightful, honest, sad, entertaining, hilarious-cause-its-true, an above all carrying an undeniable message of peace . On top of being a wonderful show, the way that he handled the "assault" was so graceful and made the audience love him even more. But all outbursts aside, he deserved the standing ovation that he got! See this talent before he goes back to England! Play: Monkey Poet Stand Up
Reviewer: Holly Up On Poppy
5 Stars
I saw this the night of the infamous Troll Trashbin Toss (some dude got very upset about who-knows-what, screamed a few "Fuck Yous" at our MPSU and then hurled a trash bin full of beer bottles at the stage) and have to first give kudos to Matt Panesh, our MPSU, for putting his balls on the line to receive such a crazy reaction! Other than that, the poetry is, as promised and CLEARLY outlined in his description, not for the faint of heart (take note, trashbin-tossing trolls). The poems are not long so if you have a short attention span, this is your show. Panesh tackles subjects that are not new to the stage, but does so with a brevity and hence a barbed wit. See it if you like Lenny Bruce or wished Bill Hicks had a sensitive side. Play: Monkey Poet Stand Up!
Reviewer: Mia Paschal
5 Stars
I thought that the "Very Moral" pull quote in Matt Panesh's show description was possibly a joke. But it isn't, because he is, fiercely so, and he does address and attack subjects from sex to love to plastic surgery to politics with sly, sharp, scathing humor. Also, he has a wonderful rapport with the audience, and a strong command of the stage. Overall, a brilliant show. PS. His smooth recovery after an unhinged audience member hurled invective and a garbage can with beer bottles onstage - not a staged gimmick, unfortunately - was impressive. Luckily no one was hurt, and luckily, the show went on. I'd give Matt another five stars for showing true grace (he didn't even swear at the guy, much less go after him) and professionalism. Play: Monkey Poet Stand up
Reviewer: Brett
5 Stars
5 stars! 2 Thumbs up! No thrown bottles!
Help Matt Panesh overcome that Monkey Poet
Stand Up on his back by going to see his show (his therapist says it's highly therapeutic for him to be doing FRINGE)by going to see his show. But be warned - watching him jones from Monkey Poet Stand Up on stage is not pretty. Lots of poetry,
stand up comedy, music, fully clothed & intelligent women (all 2 of them), & trained monkeys that will steal the money out of your wallets/purses when the lights go down. No this is not Matt Panesh writing his own review, but a real person
(I know what you're thinking, "what is reality?") who's actually seen his show. So get off your dead ass, pony up your 9$ & go! Okay I'm done.
Play: Monkey Poet Stand-up!
Reviewer: John
4 Stars
A performer well at ease on-stage and very matter-of-fact about his art and person. Matt's poems about sex and death are bold, funny and engaging. And while the songs and political-themed poems do not offer quite as much of an original voice, they are not without merit and were received warmly by the audience. Play: Monkey Poet Stand-Up
Reviewer: J. Lee Vocque (Barroom Philosophers)
5 Stars
I was just bummed out I didn't have a trash can to throw. He was outstanding. One of my two favorites of this year's Fringe Fest so far. Besides being a terrific poet, he is a very funny individual and can play a mean guitar (all four chords and all). This is one of THE don't miss shows of the Fringe. Play: Monkey Poet Stand Up
Reviewer: Rick
5 Stars
GREAT SHOW! Funny, funny, funny, then he hits you with something real and personal (or political). Passionate and powerful, this guy is an amazing performer- I'd go to watch him eat toast. Play: Monkey Poet Stand Up
Reviewer: yawza
5 Stars The most fun I've had at the Fringe , even without any bottle throwing incidents.I felt more energized after his performance than any thing else I've seen and this show has moved to the top of my list. Definite Best of the Fringe and definite must see show. ..>..>..>..>..>..> ..> | | 12 Sep 2007 ..>..>..>..>..>..>..> | . | ..> | ..>
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Tuesday, August 14, 2007
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Patriotism (a patriotic piece)
"For God & Harry & St George"
wrote the Bard and made him ours,
the ever ready reliable St. George
who stuck with us through two world wars
God & Harry & St George -
Patron Saint of ... Syphillis!
So we spread like a disease
and conquered all of the seven seas
bringing civilisation with cutting steel
a hearty "Huzzah!" and an eye for Real Estate
For God & Harry & St George
Patron Saint of ... Beirut!
Where the Dragon he did slay
in a place called St George's Bay
St George
Patron Saint of ... Leprosy!
And like a leper's skin the Empire Cracked,
Pieces flaked off, a systems collapse,
the puss inside began to weep,
By the way, St George is also the Patron Saint of Sheep
For God & Harry & St George
Patron Saint of ... the Teutonic Knights!
The Germans!? - Well, I'll be honest -
that's a surprise,
but we won't dwell on the War or Economic Zeal
but move swiflty along into another field
Cutting through the Mystery,
let's have a look at this man's history.
St George, a Roman Soldier,
from Anatolia,
Islamic & Christian Martyr
Born Christian late 3rd Century
All Sources However Hagiography
(which means NOT verifiable truth)
In 303,
ordered to take part in persecution
but confessed himself to be Christian
And criticised the Royal Decision
An enraged Diocletian
ordered torture and execution
lacerated on a wheel of swords
and decapitated before Nicomedia's Walls
"For God & Harry & St George!"
The shout still outs in the world of sports
where every shaven head is clad
in the white and red-striped flag
We still cheer at the sight of the crest
and despite all evidence hold that Ing-Er-Land is the best!
"For God & Harry & St George
Patron Saint of ...
agricultural workers, archers, armourers, butchers,
Crusaders, sheep, shepherds, field workers & farmers,
Ptuj, lepers, the Order of the Garter,
riders, saddlemakers and of course the Soldiers,
Canada, Cappodocia, Catalonia, Ethiopia
Ferrara in Italy,
Genoa, Georgia, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Malta,
Modica in Sicily,
Slovenia, Amersfoot in the Netherlands,
Corinthians, the footy team, and naturally Ing-Er-Land!
Equestrians, Palestinian Christians and the dreadful Syph
Palestine, Aragon, Beirut in the Lebanon and Venice,
Gozo, Moscow and Constantinople,
Skin Diseases, Lod, the plague and Portugal,
Cavalry, Chivalry and Haldern in Germany,
Horses, Horsemen, Husbandmen and Leprosy,
The Scouts, Greece, Herpes, Heide & the Teutonic Knights
Raise your glasses to George -
Patron Saint of everything in sight!
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Tuesday, December 05, 2006
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TOMMY!!!
Little Tommy Tucker is a right little fucker
He's never been square in the head.
He took home mrs jones from the provident loans
and there's a very real suspicion that she's dead.
When he was small about 12 inches tall
he fought with the cat to the death.
The Cat went "Rawr" he went "Roar"
and the cat keeled over dead from his breath.
He went to Mrs Stokes, a lonely old goat,
famous for being Mutton Geoff,
he ate her Bladder with Gall, Kindey stone 'n' all
and when they buried her there wasn't much left.
Little Tommy Tucker
Never Much of a looker,
said it all happened 'cos he had no love!
Yet sent straight to hell,
Like all ne'er do well's
the Devil now wears him like a glove!!!
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