Matt Kilpa – Squirrel Comedy

5 Good Reasons To See Matt Kilpa in For Science!

1) SCIENCE!
Matt’s an actual scientist, working in a high tech laboratory to cure diabetes. Or at least he should be, instead he’s spent the last year writing a comedy show about science because laughter is the best medicine (insulin’s a close second).

2) COMEDY!
Matt’s a pretty good comedian, which is a desirable quality for a comedy show. If you’re impressed by comedy competitions he’s a PICF Next Gen Comedy finalist and a RAW Comedy state finalist. If you’re impressed by reviews, Fringe Feed said ‘★★★★ Saturated in wit and subtle humour…needs to be witnessed’, We Know Melbourne said ‘★★★★ Quick witted, but personable’ and Gutter Culture said ‘Mixes together clever concepts and low brow jokes with genuinely hilarious results’. If you’re impressed by bird facts, the Australian pelican has the longest bill of any bird in the world.

3) MUSIC!
Matt’s an accomplished musician, having toured nationally and worked professionally as a session musician. He incorporates music into comedy and Beat Magazine described ‘Flight of the Conchords [as] an obvious comparison’. We think that’s an incorrect comparison as Flight of the Conchords is two Kiwi’s and Matt Kilpa is one Aussie. We would like to formally deny the allegations that Matt Kilpa is two Kiwi’s, one on the others shoulders, wearing a trenchcoat.

4) EXCLAMATIONS!
No explanation needed.

5) COOLNESS!
It’s at the Croft Institute, which is one of the coolest laneway bars in Melbourne, which also happens to be science themed! And it’s on at the very reasonable time of 7:30, which means you can get home in time for MKR and not have to fiddle around recording it on the PVR. I mean you can record it anyway if you want, but you know you’ve got way too much stuff on that thing and you’re never going to get around to watching it all. Plus you can get most of that stuff on streaming services now anyway.

For Science! is on at The Croft Institute from March 28 to April 9
https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2018/shows/for-science

Matt Kilpa – Songs in the Key of Awesomesauce

By Colin Flaherty

Originally hailing from Perth, stand up comedian Matt Kilpa has been edging himself into the musical comedy game. In Songs In The Key of Awesomesauce he presents a show that’s hilariously quirky, geeky and a whole lot of silly musical fun. Where else would you hear tunes about Captain Planet, randy scientific researchers, bestiality and the drug Phenobarbital?

Kilpa may not have the strongest singing voice out there but he certainly has the personality and chutzpah to carry a show. While he’s unlikely to attract groupies in the way musical acts with the voices of angels do, he’ll appeal to those people who like their music silly and with an edge. You’ll possibly say to yourself “Hey! Maybe even I can pull of this musical comedy malarkey!”

Not so fast bucko! Where Kilpa shines is in his amazing talent in writing amusing songs. They are full of brilliantly wacky ideas that surprise you with each and every line, regularly pulling the bait and switch tactic to keep everyone on their toes. The songs are so jam packed with amusing material that if you laugh too hard and long at one line, you may miss several jokes. When he does give us a one joke parody it’s mercifully short and to the point. He ventures into some political and off colour material which he gives a light hearted sheen, apart from his “Hit Single” which comically pushes the filth to the extreme.

The between song banter is witty, charming and daffy to match the silly ditties. He comically over explains his material after the fact to the already on board audience and analyses his performance to the point of distraction. He really leans on being the underdog and in this case it works a treat. He nudges the crowd to sing along to ridiculous and difficult parts of his songs which makes us feel a little silly all the while clearly painting himself as the clown.

Kilpa stands out as a unique voice in the musical comedy landscape. While he may never reach the musical comedy heights of your DAASs or Tripods, he presents delightfully wacky songs performed by an everyman guitar strummer with an eccentric world view.

Songs In The Key of Awesomesauce is on at 1000 £ Bend until April 23
https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/songs-in-the-key-of-awesomesauce

5 Good Reasons to See Matt Kilpa – Songs in the Key of Awesomesauce

1) You like fun? This show is fun. It’s so much fun, I can GUARANTEE that you’ll have copious amounts of fun!

2) I’ve been a PICF Next Gen Comedy finalist, RAW Comedy state finalist and three time Morley Primary School Egg and Spoon Race Champion. So if you’re impressed by awards I can GUARANTEE that this show will bedazzle you!

3) I can GUARANTEE that my show is the only show in the festival with a three minute song about phenylbarbitol.

4) I ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEE that Matt Kilpa – Songs in the Key of Awesomesauce is on at 6pm, 12th – 23rd April at 1000 £ Bend and you can book tickets through the magic of the internet in mere picoseconds at https://www.trybooking.com/OIXX. No more weeks spent waiting for pesky telegrams!

5) I can COMPLETELY UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEE that I have not discussed any of the above guarantees with my lawyer. I GUARANTEE she’ll be pissed!

For more information see the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Website:
https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/songs-in-the-key-of-awesomesauce