Comedians frequently lie – but if the story is funny, does it matter? If the truth of a smash-hit TV show is contested, does it mean you enjoy it less? At a time of post-truth and AI, when it’s become increasingly urgent to question the things we see and hear, Lou Wall’s new show, Breaking the Fifth Wall – which was just nominated for best show at Melbourne international comedy festival (MICF) – takes the audience on a breakneck journey into the truth.
Immediately, Wall is genuinely likable. Their energy is warm and open, more so for also being a little chaotic. Directed by Zoë Coombs-Marr – whose own acclaimed shows are similarly high concept – Wall puts the audience at ease, and welcomes them behind the curtain to explore the real story behind one of their favourite (and recently viral) bits.
