Rob Lloyd is performing at the 2013 NZ International Comedy Festival
I have never seen an episode of Doctor Who. I don't know what a Dalek is, let alone a Tardis or a Time Lord.
Doctor Who? is actually a very good summation of my knowledge of the hit series which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year.
So you can imagine my dismay at being handed two tickets to see Australian Rob Lloyd's NZ International Comedy Festival show Who, Me at The Basement in Auckland last night.
This is the David Tennant lookalike's (yes, he gets
that a lot) first comedy show outside of his home country. He delivers a
show not only recounting his obsession with the 11 reincarnations of
the Doctor with references for die-hard fans, he provides a thorough
dissection of what it means to be an obsessed, nerdy fan.
Even if you're more of a Star Wars nerd, a Babylon 5 fan, Trekkie or wannabe Pokémon
master you'll be able to relate to Lloyd's story of intense obsession,
learning every minor detail, watching every episode and finding
acceptance among other fanboys and girls.
The show itself is sci-fi meets courtroom drama where Lloyd plays prosecutor, defence and witness. The case: Whether Doctor Who has cursed him with a debilitating obsession or made him into a well-rounded member of society.
He displays clearly his embarrassing stories and photos growing up as first a Sherlock Holmes fan then a Doctor Who fan in rural New South Wales.
Though some background Doctor Who
knowledge would be helpful, you'll still be able to navigate your way
through his story with little problem, as I did, only missing out on
just a few jokes.
If you don't know Doctor Who
you'll laugh because growing up maybe you too felt wondrous excitement
when you finally found someone you can be your inner (or outer) nerd
with. You'll laugh because maybe you too dressed up as your favourite
characters as a kid, trawled video stores for the newest releases and
scoured second-hand stores for rare books and merchandise.
But
really, if you can name the 11 doctors faster than you can count to 11,
Lloyd's show is written and performed remarkably well with you in mind.
The show runs until May 11 at The Basement in Auckland as part of the 2013 New Zealand International Comedy Festival.
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