https://fringeworld.com.au/fringefeed/customer_reviews?event=origins-of-man-fw2022
“Greatest of all time”
Really enjoyed it, great harmonies, good stories and lots of laughs.
Reviewed by Alex R.
06 February 2022
Always fun and unexpected
Reviewed by Jillian P.
05 February 2022
One word: magnificent.
Reviewed by James C.
03 February 2022
“Recycle that, would see again”
Great show, some amazing talent there, and I never knew they existed… 😲
Reviewed by Petra M.
05 February 2022
Beautiful singing with lots of charm and personality
Reviewed byEmma s.
04 February 2022
Such an enjoyable group of male singers. Clearly they love what they do and they do it well. Only a couple of shows left. Go see them!
Reviewed by Christine M.
04 February 2022
Very cleaver, and some amazing voices.
Reviewed by Dennis C.
03 February 2022
Something different and VERY good. Their passion shone through. Whilst the traditional songs were good the other songs made the night, and kept the laugh on your lips. Would recommend.
Reviewed by Deb T.
02 February 2022
“Laughed so hard I cried”
Such a clever and hilarious show. A very diverse mix of songs and a great dose of meta commentary to boot. Special shout out to their club anthem performance – takes a lot of effort to rapidly shift in and out of synchronisation. More people need to see this show!!
Reviewed by ANDREW R.
06 February 2022
Their Swedish rendition was my favourite! Can recommend.
Reviewed by Cass R.
03 February 2022
This was really a very entertaining show, männen are very good singers and it was also funny too. My only criticism is that the show description says we will learn about mysterious west men and our questions will be answered in the show but this is not true. They sing a very good number of songs and we all enjoyed it very much but that is all they do — see this show because männen sing well and are funny and not because the show description sells it to you.
Reviewed by Susan P.
03 February 2022
Great show with a bunch of humorous and handsome men!
Reviewed by hannah s.
02 February 2022
The Spooky Men adopt a laid-back approach to their Perth Fringe show
From the review by Annie Teh published in The West Australian, February 19, 2016.
“… the Spooky Men of the West have proved once again why they are beloved by their fans in WA. Delivering unique and gut-splitting lyrics with a straight face and brilliant acting, the group are a great example of home-grown talent with an indisputable track record of making you laugh. Man-laugh while riding a horse and chasing a mastodon, that is …”
From The Clothesline review of the Elder Hall concert at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, 28 Feb 2015.
“What a feast for the eyes and ears! Four choral groups performed before us in the beautiful acoustics of Elder Hall….The sassiness of the women is then counterpointed by the arrival of the Spooky Men Of The West as they saunter slowly on to the stage in their dark outfits, various hats and beards.; this bunch of blokes revel in their masculinity. Though not a Men’s group, they make sure we know they are men, that they are there and we notice them – ‘Yes’ – we see, hear and smell you! Ahhhmen. They love to sing about concrete, practice mysterious handshakes and are masters at ‘mastodontotry’ and ‘manhommery’. The lyrics are ironic (Don’t stand between a man and his tool), and accompanied by some very well executed comic theatre. Mostly originals, they do the occasional cover (Teddy Bears Picnic) but of course have to have a Spooky Men of The West twist!”
See the full review here.
