The world has gone soft and Chopper is here to let us know how we can harden the f*** up. Performer Heath Franklin is Chopper, based on the real life criminal Mark ‘Chopper’ Read.  His Chopper is an intimidating but amusing presence, venting his anger at the weakness of the world.  This means we get rants about Emos, Aussie Rules Football and women who write letters of complaint about his show – which he hilariously responds to.  In addition we get a visual presentation of the ‘World Tour of Hardness’, a fantastically funny section of the show. Although Chopper may come across as boorish, Franklin’s performance showcases his intelligence and when he uses members of the audience his natural humour comes across, all of which is thoroughly entertaining.  Chopper has built up a cult following in Australia, which was reflected in the audience.  However, on the basis of this show it can’t be too soon before he gains a similar following this side of the hemisphere. Although Chopper may come across as boorish, Franklin’s performance showcases his intelligence and when he uses members of the audience his natural humour comes across, all of which is thoroughly entertaining.  Chopper has built up a cult following in Australia, which was reflected in the audience.  However, on the basis of this show it can’t be too soon before he gains a similar following this side of the hemisphere. ****