Celia Pacquola: Let Me Know How It All Works Out – Adelaide Fringe Review

The Garden Of Unearthly Delights’ Studio 7, Tue Feb 17 I really can’t fault Celia Pacquola - except maybe for making me feel like I could never be as funny as her. We were the ‘Tuesday night’ crowd - packed in to Studio 7 and sat on benches reminiscent of those used in school photos: the green paint peeling away. Fortunately for Pacquola, her show was much, much better than any school photo. There were jokes about palm readers, ‘bearded, button-up wankers’, rogue bus drivers, wallets, crystals and bug-eyed babies. Pacquola assured us that she is the “only comedian doing impersonations of beds” and that being in her double bed - which doubles as a desk, a cosmetic counter, a pharmacy, a fridge and a bin - is “like being spooned by a garage sale”. It’s a bit hackneyed to say 'side-splitting laughter’ but that's what it’s like to see Pacquola perform. My face - and sides - hurt. Her laidback, honest and raw approach made the experience even more enjoyable. Pacquola is undeniably talented, funny and genuine. I left wishing for another hour of comedy magic, and also for Celia to be my new best friend. Grace Goodfellow Celia Pacquola performs Let Me Know How It All Works Out at The Garden Of Unearthly Delights’ Studio 7 until Sun Feb 22. Book at FringeTIX on 1300 621 or adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix. Click HERE to purchase your tickets.