Reviewed by: Glam Adelaide
Review by Nadia Boscaini  | 14 March 2023
PreHysterical, just like that name suggests, is a hysterical show about three Neanderthals as they overcome the harsh realities of the natural world.  This delightful Adelaide Fringe show that is a wildly entertaining circus show for children and doesn’t do a bad job at entertaining the adults either.  The foolish threesome brings to life the dangers of the natural world with hilarious and simple slapstick comedy.  Through the combination of circus skills and tongue-in-cheek humour, that is right up the alley of the parents that are bringing their children to this show, PreHysterical is able to capture the attention of the crowd and bring out a chuckle or two.  What surprises the audience most is how easily the performers engage with the crowd, regardless of their age and can connect and bring the story of the show to life.   This performance delivers to adults, capturing their attention to ensure they are satisfying the little and big people in the geodesic dome.  You do not figure out until the end that the same team that is a part of PreHysterical is also responsible for Godz and Crème de la Crème. This is a welcome surprise as the talent and acrobatics during the show are clearly not only out of this world, but incredibly captivating for all ages.   This performance is perfect for families with young children and is the perfect way to spend an hour.  Be prepared to laugh and be taken on a creative journey to the ends of the earth.