Review: Nic Sampson's Everyone Can Science

Nic Sampson (Photo: Supplied)
Nic Sampson (Photo: Supplied)

Nic Sampson's newest comedic endeavour Everyone Can Science sounds less like a comedy show and more like a high school science textbook you crammed into your backpack as a child.

And it makes me wonder; perhaps if science had been as interactive and engaging as this show, I would have pursued it past year 10.

For most people, Ernest Rutherford is the Kiwi bloke who split the atom and then became immortalised on the note they rarely get to see. For Sampson, Rutherford is a vehicle for spinning a whole lot of hilarious yarns while prancing around in a three-piece suit and donning a fairly solid British accent.

This comedy is everything you'd expect from the Nic Sampson we have come to know and love. His characterisation is second to none, and for well over an hour he had the audience in the palm of his hand, laughing on every command.

If you are actually into science, or have a wealth of knowledge regarding Rutherford's life, don't expect this to trace too closely to fact - unless of course, Rutherford did indeed build the 'atom-splitty machine' on a deserted island after falling off the Titanic.

While some parts of the show may have seemed slightly overdone and long-winded, you learn to forgive Sampson because you cannot help but love the charm he brings. 

Sampson loves audience interaction as well, and this show is no different. If you are anywhere in the front or second row you are guaranteed to make a cameo at some point. This helps you get through those lull periods in laughter, because you know at any point you could become the focus of a punchline.

Personally, I love the way that Sampson does comedy. He is constantly coming up with fresh content that is written well and performed even better.

If you want to break up the winter blues with a bit of an evening giggle, go and see this show.

It runs at the basement up until Saturday, September 19.

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