Show 3: Ivan Aristeguieta: Juithy

It’s another Comedian’s Comedian Podcast performer (episode 215).

Aristeguieta is a Venezuelan comedian based in Australia, having moved in 2012. However he’s been performing since 2010 in his native Venezuela, and continuing soon after his emigration. In that time he’s built himself into a prominent comedian in Australia, and has even made his own sitcom Lost In Pronunciation. This is his first Edinburgh show.

It’s a smartly written show touching on a variety of topics, from his divorce to his love of the English language, but predominantly it’s a show about being an immigrant to Australia, his views on living in a first world country and how he’s changed as a result.

He’s a friendly, charming performer, and despite the small crowd he had a confidence and undeterred energy about him. He has some lovely observations about how you can tell you’re living in a first world country versus a third world country (the price of tropical fruit for example, and the fact that coffee in isn’t just ‘coffee’ – there’s flat whites, cappuccinos….).

Another thread running through is Aristeguieta’s love of food and a great talent in comparing experiences and feelings with tastes – it really shows that he was once a food technician of sorts.

There’s poignancy in the show, particularly when Aristeguieta talks about the fact that his marriage eventually fell apart after they emigration to Australia, but overall it’s a very upbeat show from a guy with an infectious enthusiasm. He’s sure to make his mark on UK soil over the years – here’s hoping he’ll return in future years.

Score: 6/10

Venue: Pleasance Courtyard – Bunker One

Dates: 5^th-26^th August (not 13^th)

Time: 19:15

Price:  £13 (£12 concession) weekends, £12 (£11) or £11 (£10) weekdays.