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Capping Show returns this year with a strong and entertaining performance that is the talk of campus this week. Haven’t already seen it? Where have you been? With a constant flow of punchlines, crazy bright costumes and interesting sets, it’s a must-see. Aaron Mayes and Caitlin McNaughton direct the cast, a variety of students of all ages, who have created the topical and humorous script.

As someone who’s never seen a Capping Show before, I didn’t really know what to expect, but I’d heard many rumours, mainly “it’s very offensive.” This rumour turned out to be true, and I can guarantee almost everyone will end up cringing at some joke, but there’s some sort of strange talent in that. You’ve got to be a good writer to be able to target literally every audience member. Some skits made me feel quite uncomfortable but with the fast pace you’re already on to the next scene and laughing at something else before you know it.

Don’t be put off. The cringes are heavily outweighed by the comedy. The one-liners and clever puns are out of this world funny. Some of those puns really made my day. I could list them all now for you but that would just ruin the fun of it. The surprise factor is definitely one of the best things in the show. You never know what to expect, or what will be said next. It’s that atmosphere which really keeps you entertained and on the edge of your seat, which is something I really enjoy. I was reminded quite strongly of Mitchell and Webb; with a sort of Number Wang or Posh Jaws-esque skits and the classic joke set-ups, which make the performance. Definitely a good thing, I’m a big Mitchell and Webb fan.

The production quality is at a very high level. The lighting, videos and sound are incredible – including a live band! The talented band add another layer to the performance as they cleverly master a number of parody songs, including “We Found Love in a Homeless Place”, which is still stuck in my head.

Tickets are $15 and available from OUSA. Get in fast and make sure you grab a seat as it’s always a sell-out production. I can personally vouch for that. I missed out last year because tickets sold out. Classic.

If you’re a fan of puns, like me, you’ll definitely be a fan of Capping Show 2012.