BALLYHOO
Known for his relaxed style of humour as he reflects on everyday life, Jimeoin has grown a mass of fans with his likeable and relatable nature. And, of course, that brilliant Irish accent. He hits Darwin early this month with his new show Ballyhoo. Tierney White caught up with him for a quick chat.
Jimeoin, great to chat! Can you tell us about your new show, Ballyhoo? What was the inspo behind it?
Well just the term ballyhoo in general … bally means town, which is also kind of like an Irish word, and it sort of, it means just carry on, really.
And you’re getting a few five-star reviews for this one, including for your appearance at Adelaide Fringe this year, congrats. Do you reckon that’s a fair cop, the old five-stars?
Yeah, why not? I’ve been doing it long enough!
[Laughs] True! Your comedy often reflects upon the mundane of everyday life, did you ever expect that we’d all get such a kick out of it?
Yeah, I mean, it is sort of … because I don’t talk about politics, and I don’t talk about old events – I talk about my own shortcomings – and really, that's what people kind of relate to. So, you can find things that other people do, but don't say it out loud, and no other comic really does it, then you own that material, that becomes your thing.
The live comedy scene in Darwin is quite robust – we have a lot of up-and-coming talent coming through the ranks. You’ve been at it for so long, people really look up to you, do you have any advice for peeps wanting to give comedy a crack?
Just, uh... It’s good that you’ve got a local room. Try and just do as many gigs as possible, that’s all. Just keep doing it. Just keep trying stuff out, keep doing it, because you can't practice in front of a mirror, you have to do a live gig, really.
Yeah, absolutely. You’ve really hit the road this tour, and don’t stop until September. Is there anything you do to look after yourself when touring?
No. I try to do some exercise but I’m not very good at it, at the minute, it’s just hard work, really, that’s all it is.
Ha, yeah fair. And you’re often stopping by the NT on your tours – we really appreciate it. Is there anything you like about the Darwin audience?
Yeah, I do like the Top End. I do like going fishing when I'm up there. But yeah, they're always cool people. I love it. I love the Top End.
Yes, last time we spoke a couple of years ago, you mentioned you love to go for a fish. Gonna wet the line while you’re in town?
I have to fly in and out, so I don't know if I will, but it’d be nice to try. Yeah, just nip down to Stokes Hill Wharf, ya reckon? Yeah, there's lovely couple of big barras down there, I’ve seen them!
Ballyhoo
WHEN SAT 2 MAY | 8PM
AT AANT CENTRE
COST $64-$69
INFO yourcentre.com.au
