one4review | On 05, Aug 2014

Abigoliah Schamaun – It’s Pronounced Abigoliah Schamaun 4****

Abigoliah Schamaun is certainly not a run of the mill comic. Hell no! This much tattooed individually dressed Ohio born lady certainly has her own look and her own style. Previous shows have included her side-show shock skills but this one is pure stand-up.

Abigoliah recently lost her father and came across a file her held about her early life and subsequent achievements even though her never saw her perform, probably just as well!!

The show is partly illustrated with photos and documents drawn from this folder all with Ms Shamaun in her own very self-deprecating style drawing howls of laughter from the packed house. Okay the physical shock elements are removed but she is not shy about talking about everything, some people in front of me where a little disturbed at times but there can be little doubt that she is a likeable persona both on stage and off so can get aware with stuff that others might not.

I find her refreshing. In a world that sometimes less is more Abigoliah is brash and out there and is sure to be high on my list of must sees each time she is around.

Reviewed by Geoff

Gilded Balloon Turret

18.45 to 19.45

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