I have only ever given four spontaneous standing ovations in my life. 50% of those standing ovations are owned by The Pajama Men. Do I have to write any more or are you already scrambling for a ticket before their whole run sells out? Fine, last year The Pajama Men won the top award at Melbourne with their show Last Stand To Reason, the very same show which was the best show in Edinburgh 2009 but was somehow not only overlooked for top award (instead they gave it to Tim Key?) but they didn't even make the shortlist! Mind-blowingly bad decision... Thankfully that show is imminently out on DVD but don't take that risk with "In The Middle Of No One" - borrow, beg or steal to get your hands on a ticket.
Still reading? Sigh. There is very little that can be said about these two masters of their craft. If you are privileged enough to see this show you'll witness a convoluted story about time-travel, space aliens, a woman giving birth, an old-time adventurer and so much more (including an old favourite from the last show who doesn't know what he is). The direction and cutting of scenes to close-up is perfect, the special effects and props are perfect and the montage sequences are expertly judged. Oh yeah, there is no film footage, no actual close-ups, no props and no special effects, but when you leave that venue you will have been blown away by a stunning film better than most of what comes out of Holywood and realise that it was just performed by two guys in their pyjamas with two chairs (plus a talented musician called Kevin).
I've already informed the Foster's Comedy Award judging panel (via Twitter) that they can save their effort and not bother watching any shows, if there is any justice in the world these guys will walk away with the top award, albeit two year late. 5 stars simply does not do it justice, that's why the audience gave a standing ovation!