MICF: Wilson Dixon Interview (Love Don’t Live Here Anymore, You Do)
Comedy is back in Melbourne and we catch-up with singer and comedian extraordinaire Wilson Dixon to talk about his new show, Love Don’t Live Here Anymore, You Do.
You’re bringing “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore” to the Melbourne Comedy Festival. The title itself suggests a bit of heartbreak, but with your signature wry wit, I’m sure it’s more hilarious than harrowing. So, straight off the bat, is this a break-up album disguised as a comedy show, or a comedy show disguised as a break-up album?
Well it’s a country music show so you can laugh if you want to but it’s about real things that have happened in my life. Up to you. The album “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore, You Do” was written about my wife leaving me for another man – the neighbour. Other songs on the album include “Next Door Ain’t Far Enough Away” and “I Wanna Wake Up To The Sounds Of Birds (not my ex wife having sex with the neighbour).” That last one is a long song title but as I said it’s all true so why shy away from it?
Your songs are a tapestry of storytelling, how much of the show is based on real-life experiences, and how much is, shall we say, “artistic license” with the truth?
It’s all true. Even the stuff about having a long-running psychological feud with my horse Andrew. I mean he comes into my house at night time and watches me while I sleep. Why would I lie about something like that?
Now, you’re known for your deadpan delivery. Do you ever find yourself accidentally reciting farm equipment manuals in the supermarket?
I’m not sure where you’re going with this question. Where I’m from supermarkets don’t sell farm machinery and I’ve never seen an equipment manual on sale in one. Do your supermarkets in Australia also sell farm equipment? I mean, it would save time for some people but buying a tractor requires a lot of thought. It’s not the kind of thing you’d see and think “I just popped in to get some milk and potato chips but tractors are 20% off today so maybe I should get one.”
Melbourne audiences love a good musical comedy. What can they expect from the music in “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore”? Are we talking foot-stomping barn dances or more of a mournful ballad by the campfire?
I’ve been told by the woke police that no fires are allowed to be lit in the venues so you’re out of luck there. Foot stomping would be a reasonable reaction to one or two of my songs if you like. It’s certainly something a horse would do since clapping for them is out of the question.
You always bring a unique perspective to the stage. What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve learned about love while creating this show?
I’ve learned that when love dies, the best thing is to move on and get as far away as possible, geographically and emotionally. Unfortunately my ex has the exact opposite opinion and got herself about 12 yards away.
The Melbourne Comedy Festival is a melting pot of comedic styles. What are you most looking forward to experiencing while you’re here?
Is it wrong to say what I’m looking forward to the most is buying a bratwurst from the Victoria market the size of a baby’s forearm and having a swim in your lovely brown river?
Finally, for those who haven’t seen a Wilson Dixon show before, what’s the one thing you want them to know before they walk into the theatre?
Country music has the habit of sneaking up on you, touching something deep inside and making you feel things you’ve never felt before. That sounds like the brochure for a course at a new age sex camp but it’s also true about my show.
Checkout Wilson at https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/love-don-t-live-here-anymore-you-do/
About the Author
Andrew Bistak When he's not trying to save the world, Andrew enjoys travel (although loathes turbulence), going to the movies, reading and being a dad to his two dogs (and now twins) with his wife.
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