Australian Arts Review - Choose Bob! 40 Ridiculous Years
19 April 2025 Cabaret, Latest Reviews, Performance
Review: Rohan Shearn
Choose Bob! 40 Ridiculous Years isn’t just a show – it’s a glitter-drenched, laugh-out-loud celebration of one of Australia’s most iconic comedy creations.
Starring the ever-charismatic Mark Trevorrow, this cabaret spectacular is a loving (and delightfully ludicrous) tribute to four decades of comedy, camp, and killer ’80s tunes.
From the moment Bob struts on stage – decked out in white, a ‘Choose Bob’ tee, and that trademark smile – the audience is his. With boundless charm and razor-sharp wit, Bob takes us on a high-energy ride through ’80s bangers, career highlights, and one-liners that have only gotten better with age.
Bev Kennedy anchors the musical madness with flair from behind the keyboard, delivering a soundtrack packed with era-defining hits and soaring power ballads.
Special appearances bring even more sparkle to the show: Rupert Noffs delivers a pitch-perfect performance, Trevorrow’s real-life partner Stefan Elliott makes a cheeky cameo, and Gina Riley nearly steals the spotlight in a video guest spot as the fabulously absurd Coralee Hollow.
Brimming with humour, heart, and a whole lot of fabulousness, Choose Bob! 40 Ridiculous Years is a joyful homage to Bob Downe’s enduring legacy – a campy, feel-good romp that proves why he’s truly a national living treasure.
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Choose Bob! 40 Ridiculous Years
The Capitol Theatre, 113 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Performance: Friday 11 April 2025
Information: www.bobdowne.com
Choose Bob! 40 Ridiculous Years will also play The Empire Toowoomba (23 April), Brisbane Powerhouse (25 – 27 April), Regal Theatre Perth (1 May) and Enmore Theatre Sydney (11 May). For more information, visit:
www.bobdowne.com for details.