Review: Blake Everett and Oliver Coleman defy the odds in ‘Dig Their Own Graves’
Words by August Billy
Oliver Coleman’s 2019 Fringe Festival show,
Poolside, was a revelation, introducing the young Melbourne comedian as a gifted performer who could easily switch from elaborate sketches to tongue-in-cheek stand-up.
Coleman also displayed an easy, offhand penchant for crowd work and wasn’t afraid to stir up awkward energy.
All of these ingredients are transferred into
Dig Their Own Graves, a work of narrative sketch comedy that sees Coleman teaming up with fellow Melbourne comic and actor Blake Everett as part of this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
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