Lehmo Can’t Say No!
February 2nd 2010 03:22
16-18 FEB: PREVIEWS & 19-20 FEB, 23-27 FEB: FULL SHOW
Onya Soapbox Presents:
“Lehmo Can’t Say No!”
Lehmo has never said 'No'. He should have, but he hasn't. As a result he's broken the law, dated the wrong girl, bought shares in a company that never existed, travelled to war zones, performed some horrible gigs, been attacked by an angry mob, and generally embarrassed himself.
I fired off a few questions at him, and with the usual aplomb he answered them:
What does Adelaide mean to you?
Do you feel embarrassed interstate when you say you come from Adelaide?
Not at all. There is plenty to be proud of. And the people who criticise Adelaide have probably passed through for one day.
Do people laugh louder when they know where you are from?
Depends what the joke is.
Is it difficult to make people laugh?
No - just watch Funniest Home Videos. Is it difficult to make people laugh at a set location, at a set time, continuously for an hour with only a microphone in your hand? Yes, that takes work.
Where do you find your material; do you write it or just think it up?
Most of my work is based on stories from my life. So, I do whatever, get embarrassed, don't talk about it for years then tell a comic friend whilst drunk, they say you should totally tell that story on stage, then I tell it on stage and hopefully people laugh.
What advice have you for people coming to your show?
Is it true you will be warming up for Julian Clary's tour?
Have not heard that one but I would love to. I have a pretty big gay following, I think; either that or I have a pretty big gay following me. Not sure.
SHOW INFORMATION – “LEHMO CAN’T SAY NO!” – FRINGE 2010
Venue: Rhino Room Upstairs, 13 Frome Street, Adelaide, SA.
Dates: 16-18 Feb, Preview & 19-20 Feb, 23-27 Feb, Full Show
Prices: Preview $15.00, Adult $22.00 & Concession $18.00
Times: All Shows 8.30pm
Purchase Tickets: adelaidefringe.com.au or 1300 FRINGE (374643)
"Insightful and hysterical!” The Advertiser
"Refreshing and funny!" The Independent Weekly
"A rare talent who hits the target every time." The List, Glasgow
“A seasoned performer on the comedy circuit, Lehmo does not disappoint. He gives a polished performance which leaves the audience all smiles.” The Messenger
About Lehmo
Lehmo is one of Australia's most experienced and widely travelled comedians. Aside from regularly headlining the top venues in Australia, Lehmo's extraordinary knack of making people laugh has seen him jet around the world to excite audiences in New York, London, Edinburgh, Johannesburg, Toronto, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Lehmo has also made multiple trips to the Middle East to entertain Australian troops and broke the Guinness World Record for the most jokes told in an hour (549) beating the previous record by 50 jokes.
Lehmo has just completed a lengthy stint as co-host of the Triple M national drive show with Wil Anderson and before that he was co-host of the highly successful breakfast radio show at SAFM in Adelaide, Milly & Lehmo. During this period Lehmo met and interviewed some of the biggest stars in the world including Dave Grohl, Pink, Hugh Jackman, Jerry Lewis, Bon Jovi, Juliette Lewis and the list goes on.
Lehmo is probably best known as co-host of Australia's most loved AFL football show 'Before the Game'. Along with co-hosts Dave Hughes, Mick Molloy, Sam Lane, Andy Maher and Peter Helliar, Lehmo has watched the show become much loved appointment viewing for Australia's lovers of AFL football.
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