REVIEW: Aussie comedian Kevin Bloody Wilson’s quintessential show

Politically incorrect comedian Kevin Bloody Wilson was in Albany last Thursday when he treated fans to a quintessentially KBW performance as part of of his F.U.P.C World Tour. The Australian has never been afraid to say what he thinks and he definitely didn’t hold back at Albany Entertainment Centre where fans from all over the region were excited to see him in action. For some, Wilson is the absolute definition of Australian humour. Others may find his crass, racist and derogatory joke style rather unamusing. But whether it’s criticising the government or taking shots at society trends, his rude but lighthearted humour has helped him forge a successful solo career for more than 30 years. His solo career started in 1984 when he compiled a cassette of songs called Your Average Australian Yobbo. He has performed at venues across Australia and around the world ever since. The Albany show started with deafening applause from the crowd as Wilson appeared on stage. He pulled out his acoustic guitar and began singing one of his signature songs — D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F — followed by F.U.P.C. In between songs he discussed things happening in his life including the fact that he was in Albany just under a year ago. According to Wilson, Albany is the only place where time stands still. I couldn’t help but wonder if he meant the relaxed vibe of being in a regional city or the fact that the Albany Town Hall’s clock is literally at a standstill. Wilson’s casual stage presence and conversational tone provided a nice break from his songs and he even threw in some stand-up comedy-type material. Another popular song that Wilson performed was Living Next Door To Alan, a classic hit with an audience full of loyal fans who joined in on all of his songs. The Kalgoorlie-raised funnyman told everyone in the theatre it was like “working in someone’s lounge room”. COVID-19 restrictions are still in place across the region with limited venue capacity and social distancing between seated groups of people. One highlight all of Wilson’s fans enjoyed was his rendition of classic Christmas carols — with a unique KBW twist.