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Australia’s keytar strummers are reportedly migrating to major cities this week, as metropolitan centres prepare for the arrival of musical comedian Bill Bailey.
The Advocate understands that state theatres around the nation are gearing up to serve a particularly niche brand of music lovers, the kind that enjoy wearing paisley shirts and tapping their suede walking shoes to the tune of musical satire.
Speaking to one box office manager at Sydney’s State Theatre, it’s reported that the team of ushers and casual bar staff have been given additional training to help deal with the hoards of fuddy-duddy musos that are about to swarm the theatre.
“We’ve had to replace all the fire extinguishers with emergency asthma puffers, in case any of the nerds forget their inhaler and choke up after chortling too much.”
“We’ve benched every can of whisky & cola and upped the bar stock with heaps of light sparkling champagne, the cheap kind they usually serve at regional Conservatorium concerts.”
“And finally we’ve had to pump the air con in the building too, to help clear all the smug that wafts into the theatre every night.”
And in more news from the harbour city, it’s alleged that National Geographic stores across Sydney are also experiencing a particularly buoyant week of sales, as quirky music nerds stock up on the latest bird watching equipment and science-inspired board games, hobbies enjoyed by their beloved Nerd King.
Speaking to one Bill Bailey fan, Ronan Peters, a 28-year old high school music teacher from Sydney’s Hills district, Ronan said he couldn’t wait to see what zany instrument Bill Bailey had brought to Australia’s shores.
“I’m so excited, last time he handed out 20 kazoos to the audience and got everyone to play ‘Thunderstruck’, oh how I giggled…”
“I’ve bought front row seats this time in the hope that he picks me to play, all the kids at school will just think I’m the coolest when I tell them!”
