‘Love Factually’ is a must-see show

TITLING your show as a play on one of the most romantic movies of all time takes guts – something Alan Committie has in spades.

It automatically set’s up an expectation and puts pressure on the comedian to deliver a funny show.

Thankfully, Love Factually is not only funny, but highlights how Committie has maintained his longevity in the industry. This assertion is not only based on the numerous laughs he managed to get out of the crowd at the Baxter theatre, but also his on the fly improvisation and crowd interaction that helped cement this as a must-see show.

Committie managed to take a lukewarm crowd, and after some skilled work, pulled laughter from them and greatly eased the tension in the room.

With a comedic, honest and sometimes even touching look at couples, Committie explores the absurd differences between men and women, the quirks and foibles of marriage and dating, and will even try to finally provide the right answers to the loaded questions, “Do you think I look fat?”, “Are you listening to me?”, and “Would you prefer to go to the cricket or spend the day with me and my mom?”

In Love Factually the everyman hero also investigates Tinder and text breakups, online attractions, distractions and detractions and, most importantly, looks at fitting duvet covers and how that could keep a relationship together.

The show runs at the Baxter Flipside until June 16, starting at 8pm, with matinee performances on June 9 and 16, at 5pm. Tickets range between R120 and R160. There is an age restriction of 12. Booking is through Webtickets, online at www.webtickets.co.za, or at selected Pick n Pay stores.

For discounted school or block bookings, fundraisers or charities, contact Sharon Ward on 021 680 3962 or e-mail: sharon.ward@uct.ac.za – or Carmen Kearns on 021 680 3993 or at carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za