Quirk cleverly uses the four encounters as touchstones for his anecdotes, in which he takes a step back from the dream and looks at the bigger picture or implications. The first one involves a woman reading a review about one of his shows and talking about this, which leads Quirk to recall a memorable encounter he had with a fan. Watching Quirk on stage for the first time, this story immediately gave an indication of the type of personality he has and the misadventure and trouble that seems to follow him wherever he goes, and subsequently set the tone for the rest of the show.
At one point, Quirk beings to explain that sometimes he completely blanks out as to where he is and what he is doing, which has led to some hilarious encounters, including one with his neighbour, which left everyone stunned with jaws hanging. Quirk never rushes through his stories, which allows us to be fully engrossed by what he is saying, and to break out in laughter as we re-live the moment with him.
Quirk's show give the audience a real insight onto how he operates, how he sees the world and his assessment of the situations he finds himself in. His analysis of a particular racial slur he hears is a perfect example of conveying his unique life views to us.
With Cowboy Mouth, we are treated to a near hour of thoughtful reflection on the world around us as seen through Quirk's eyes. It's an evening of great storytelling with plenty of laughs to be had.
Venue: Melbourne Town Hall, Cnr. Swantson and Collins St, Melbourne.
Season: until 23 April | Tues - Sat 9.45pm, Sun 8:45pm
Length: 55 minutes
Tickets: $20 - $32
Bookings: MICF website
* Original review appeared on Theatre Press on 9 April 2017.
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