The world of motivational speaking comes under comic scrutiny as
popular zany comedian Aaron McIlroy takes a slanted view of the
new-age quick-fix positivity in his musical comedy THE LOSER.
Placing the focus squarely on humour through characterisation,
McIlroy takes a skewed squiz at the world of motivational
speaking as he introduces a host of unusual and eccentric
individuals allowing him to take the mickey out of this genre in
a variety of angles.
Directed by vita-award winning actress Sue Montregge, "THE
LOSER" is packed with high energy take-offs of songs featuring
the music of Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Shel Silverstein, Tom
Waits, Lou Vega and a range of Elvis tunes, all performed by
means of the different personae. The audience is introduced to
Truscot Price, the "world-renowned and unconventional"
motivational speaker whose magnetic appeal and positivity are
contradicted by his offbeat leaps in logic and his unfortunate
tragi-comic past.
His psychologist and the narrator of the story, Preston
Blackwood Smythe, questions his mental health and is confounded
by Truscot's ability to reform even the most bizarre of cases.
The audience is introduced to an "unbelievable" line-up of
celebrities and strange individuals who attribute their
questionable journey of self discovery to Truscot.
THE LOSER is a musical comedy which provides light relief to the
more serious side of motivational speaking and the affects it
has had on the lives of various characters, interspersed with
some really good rock 'n roll music, the show is a must see for
anyone needing a good laugh and a thoroughly enjoyable evening's
entertainment
