2010 Edinburgh Fringe

Pete Jonas: Dark Side Of The Poon

Pete Jonas: Dark Side Of The Poon. Pete Jonas. Copyright: BBC
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88: Just The Tonic at the Caves

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Fast-talking stand-up Pete Jonas looks at the difficulties men face when breaking up with women. And why it's always the woman's fault. See this 'engaging comic with a genuine talent' (Australian Times) tell it like it is. Bitches. 'Brilliant' (Stage); **** (BroadwayBaby.com); 'A rock solid act guaranteed to entertain' (Chortle.co.uk); 'Sheer good humour... a well-crafted show with jokes which hit' (Scotsman); 'Hilariously insightful... the execution of this work is perfect' (List).

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Pete Jonas attacks critic Julia Chamberlain

Comedian Pete Jonas, whose show Dark Side of the Poon has become one of the most talked about shows at the Edinburgh Fringe after being slated by comedy website Chortle, has penned an open letter to his critical nemesis.

Tim Clark, Get Comedy, 18th August 2010

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In Dark Side of the Poon fast-talking Aussie stand-up Pete Jonas looks at the difficulties men face when breaking up with women and why it's women's fault.

In Jonas' debut solo Edinburgh show, this "engaging comic with a genuine talent" (Australian Times) examines why so many people struggle to hold down a relationship and why new relationships seem to be getting harder.

"Younger women are becoming more sexually aggressive. I think this is because of social changes, such as binge drinking and slags", says Jonas. "I always takes pepper spray on a date."

He also believes we have become depressingly picky when it comes to potential partners. "In the old days it was easy. You'd be set up with someone and all you had to do was say, 'Yes splendid. Terrific. Jolly good.' Now, sadly, I think our species would completely die out if it wasn't for happy hour and council housing."

In a send-up of overused, multimedia presentations, Jonas looks at his past relationships for someone to blame. But will he listen to the giant 6' 4" vagina on stage (called Martha) and find out where he is going wrong?

"Brilliant." The Stage

"Guaranteed to entertain" Chortle

Biography

Edinburgh Festival 2006: Brokeback Britain. A stand-up show about two foreigners who moved to Britain only to discover it was shit. The show, which Jonas co-wrote with American Erich McElroy, included sketches and comedy songs. It sold out for the entire run, receiving much public praise and 3 - 4 star reviews from critics. They also did additional three sell-out performances of the show in October, 2006 in London.

Since 2008, Jonas has performed internationally, having played clubs in New York, Melbourne, Singapore, Switzerland, Greece and Holland.

Pete Jonas moved to London from Melbourne in 1999 to continue a promising marketing career. Instead, he felt compelled to vocalise the increasing number of wisecracks in his head.

He is from a Greek family who emigrated to Australia in the 60s and has degrees in Commerce and Marketing.

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5th Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
6th Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
7th Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
8th Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
9th Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
10th Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
11th Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
12th Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
13th Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
14th Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
15th Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
17th Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
18th Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
19th Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
20th Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
21st Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
22nd Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
23rd Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
24th Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
25th Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
26th Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
27th Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
28th Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves
29th Aug 2010 22:55 Just The Tonic at the Caves

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