God is a Scottish Drag Queen II, written and directed by Mike Delamont
Not your typical theology
If there's anything theology majors will agree on during the course of their studies and lives, it's probably that God is in fact not a Scottish drag queen. As it turns out though, it would appear that they're quite wrong. God is a Scottish Drag Queen II by Mike Delamont puts that fact on the table, by having his amazing rendition of God come out on stage in full drag. Mind you (and he insists), it is incredibly manly to wear '80s floral pattern with shoulder pads.
Part standup, part improv, and all laughter, Delamont puts on an hour of one of the most spectacular comedy dealing with topics likes Mormons, circumcision, scientology and Noah's Ark in angle you probably don't expect from the Lord himself. Delamont is aware of the audience, and this breaking of the fourth wall and into improv territory easily showcases just how funny he really is. Although the stage presentation is initially bare, the use of a projector, sound and music help create a show that's almost interactive, and accentuate the already-stellar level of comedy that Mike's show puts forth. His Scottish accent is the proverbial cherry on the sundae, making this one of the funniest acts available at Fringe Festival this year.
If there's one thing I've learned from God is a Scottish Drag Queen II, it's that God hates hipsters, and quite frankly, he has every right to.
You can catch Delamont's masterpiece at Le Cabaret du Mile End (5240 du Parc) this weekend, and by God you should. Check out all the information at the Montreal Fringe Festival website, and be sure to follow Mike on Twitter at @MikeDelamont!
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