Review: The DC3 in The Ringtone
See article in its original context here by Fiona Welsh.
DC3: The Ringtone Cycle, at Fortyfive downstairs until April 7
PREPARE for a sensory overload of epic proportions when this trio hits the stage.
The DC3, with former TISM frontman Damian Cowell at the helm, will have you rocking out while trying to catch your breath as you’re bombarded with a flurry of subjects.
Cowell has taken his satirical dissing to another level as he explores our obsession with pop culture – from Chiko Rolls to reality television, politics and everything in between.
There is so much fodder, it can be hard to keep up with his clever rapid-fire insights.
No target is considered too soft either, with songstress Delta Goodrem, former player agent turned comedian Ricky Nixon and notorious party boy Corey Worthington all copping a serve or two.
While the songs and acerbic monologues will keep you engaged, you will also find the running dialogue floating across the wall behind them entertaining as well.
With a million thoughts/witticisms/observations flying around the room, it’s not always easy to follow it all, but it’s definitely well worth the effort.
From the music to the crass banter, there is plenty of enjoy about this show.
Oh, and the whole Wagner’s Ring Cycle theme? It’s not a necessity to know much, if anything, about the German composer. Just go along and be ready to be entertained.
Stars: ****