What's On: Solo musical comedy performer coming to Nambour

The San Francisco Chronicle described David Scheel’s routine as “The only show in town that can satisfy lovers of classical music and stand-up comedy alike.”

David Scheel is a true Australian success story. So much so that he is regarded internationally as one of the finest solo musical comedy performers in the world.

David first tasted success in England, starring in the famous satirical News Revue in London’s West End. He then turned to devising solo shows, and the result was “Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only the Piano Player”. 

An instant hit, sell-out London performances were followed by three consecutive Edinburgh Festivals and the critical acclaim that goes with them. 

Not surprisingly, David soon found himself a regular on British TV and radio in addition to touring widely to some 30 countries and putting in guest-appearances with artists as diverse as Cleo Laine and John Dankworth, Eartha Kitt, Ben Elton, Jay Leno (in Los Angeles), Norman Wisdom and Patricia (“Hyacinth Bucket”) Routledge.

In  David Scheel’s concerts you can expect to hear anything from a well-known folk tune played in the styles of various famous composers, two different pieces played with different hands at the same time, and a medley of the 20 worst tunes ever written.

His raconteur-style send-ups of the ridiculous include true stories of bad pianos he’s had to play, sharp-edged commentary on the celeb lives of the Kardashians, Meghan & Harry & Co, and equally topical digs at politicians. 

His hilarious translation of the lyrics of Waltzing Matilda is already an established comedy classic.

David Scheel will perform at the Old Ambo in Nambour on Saturday 19 March at 7.30pm and Sunday 20 March at 2.30pm. Bookings www.bit.ly/davidscheelpiano Also visit www.davidscheel.com.