What becomes of the broken-hearted? In US comedian Ryan Good's experience,
it becomes a journey of self-discovery through masturbation. This subsequently
lead to a comedy show about the ten worst sex tips ever provided by
Cosmopolitan magazine and the birth of his highly-acclaimed show COSMOnaut.
While some of the "tips" are pretty tame, there are some that are
downright weird and I'm confessedly not sure how are even remotely sexual but I guess to each
their own. However, this show isn't a theatrical list-icle, but a witty commentary on
relationships, feminism and the pressure around society to be attractive and
successful. A bit more clarity on the story Good is trying to tell would work
wonders for this show, as his purpose can get lost with the numerous stories
and points being raised.
American comedian Ryan Good is donning his silver spacesuit once again, as he presents his highly acclaimed show COSMOnaut at this year's Melbourne Fringe Festival. In this 60-minute show, Good reports on the extensive research he undertook in order to find the ten worst sex tips ever written by Cosmopolitan magazine.
"I read every issue of the magazine to date and catalogued the tips initially as a way to distract myself from a broken heart after a breakup. But it quickly spiraled into an insane examination of feminism, pop culture, and really weird uses for food in the bedroom. While being vulnerable on stage isn't an easy thing to do, I think it’s important to put myself out there for the kind of work I’m doing. If I’m going to ask you to come on a journey with me in my show, the least I can do is be real with you."
