In American’t, Jon Bennett takes his audience on a whirlwind journey through his pandemic experiences, particularly recounting a chaotic journey between the US and Australia. With the support of visual, videos and voice messages, Bennett outlines his pandemic days drinking and playing golf. Stranded in Australia, without performances to give his life purpose, he yearns to return to the US. When he finally receives permission to leave and miraculously secures a flight (no thanks to Air Emu, named after the flightless bird), chaos ensues.

The show’s pacing is flawed; Bennett rushes from one point to the next without allowing much space for comedic relief, while the rigid PowerPoint structure and lack of spontaneous crowd interaction make parts of the performance feel forced. He’s at his best when showcasing his observational humour in absurd interactions: moments like his encounter with US Border Force are sure to make you laugh. Towards the end, in a refreshing turn, Bennett dives into the struggles of mental health that so many faced during the pandemic. This heartfelt moment adds depth and sincerity and leaves a lasting impression of Bennett’s rollercoaster journey from American’t to American.