In this world premiere of Suffer In Your Jocks Hung segues from one story to another in his signature, somewhat disjointed, style. Even if the connections between gags are sometimes puzzling, that doesn’t make the show any less enjoyable. On the contrary, it rollicks along at such a pace that you will be at the end of the show before you know it, having been entertained with stories as diverse as Japanese toilets, Chinese on the goldfields, butthole tanning and robot girlfriends.

Hung really hits his stride when talking about issues that have affected him most profoundly.

On April 29, 1975, when he was nine, Hung’s family were forced to abandon their home, near the Saigon Imperial Palace, and their country.  His family were among the first boat people to arrive in Australia and he provides a fascinating insight into his experiences and the plight of all refugees. 

There’s a few timely reminders in the show that COVID has hit our arts industry particularly hard. Hung, a popular regular on the cruise circuit, has effectively had two years of unemployment, which has haltered his usual momentum. Do yourself, and Hung, a favour. Get along to see him on dry land while you can. He’s as funny and intelligent as ever. Bravo to thirty years!