When Ruby Esther mentions during her latest Comedy Festival show Glamourpuss that she's only 22, it's a little surprising, if only because she has already picked up a number of major awards, namely winning the
Comedy Festival review: Glamourpuss, Ruby Esther
Ruby Esther. Photo / Supplied
Esther has one of the best voices of the musical comedians out there, and her songwriting is as sharp as her comedy. The second song is well crafted both lyrically and melodically and is an easy highlight of her show.
The only issue is it doesn't quite fit in with the first half of the show. After some fairly excellent poetry – her final one discussing what an ex resembles is a brutal joy – Esther segues in a discussion about her exes. There were some great jokes in this section, particularly around why she thinks an ex liked her dog more than her, but it wasn't as strong as the rest of the show and felt like it was there to set the scene for the far superior song.
It was disappointing as the hour had been so strong, but going down this path slowed it right down. Esther is clearly naturally talented both as a comedian and a musician, and I loved the majority of Glamourpuss, and a tighter ending would have sealed the deal.
What: Glamourpuss, Ruby Esther
Where: Basement Theatre, until May 22