In his debut show, Zak has turned his coming out journey into a literal comedic masterpiece! ‘Twinky Twinkly Little Star’ is a fearless dive into self-exploration, as gut-bustingly hilarious as it is heartwarming.

Commanding the audience like a pro, Zak shares the overtly obvious signs from his childhood years that he was gay with a shameless sense of self-mockery. He also shares the experiences that followed, delving into the stereotypes, barriers and challenges that come with exploring one’s identity. Never missing a beat, Zak has cemented his status as a stand-up comedian to watch, as there was little time for the audience to recover from howls of laughter from his perfectly timed delivery. 

Zak’s construction of the show was also expertly written, taking us from anecdote to anecdote in wicked pace. He cleverly planted a seed of a “secret talent” at the beginning of the show, before treating the audience to his impressive display of such in his hysterical and equally impressive finale. Amongst it all are hilariously delivered pop culture references that evoke a sense of relatability for anyone in the audience. He has a unique magnetism on stage that makes it appear as though he is personally addressing everyone through his extravagant storytelling and spirited banter. A 50 minute show for me had never felt so fast! 

I can confirm that Zak is indeed “the funniest twink at the Fringe,” because everyone left the venue with the biggest smiles and riotous energy!