MICF2025: Paul Foot Dissolve Review … Born Again
Paul Foot’s latest show, Dissolve, is the perfect comedy dish that blends absurdist humor with deeply personal revelations and hilarious storytelling that only this comedian can do. Known for his eccentric style and linguistic acrobatics, Foot takes his audience on a journey through change—both in his life and in the way he crafts comedy. This my friend is a new Paul Foot.
At the heart of Dissolve is a pivotal moment in Foot’s life that occurred on a day in March 20 at 4:59 PM, when decades of depression and anxiety seemingly melted away. It’s a transformation that Foot himself struggled to comprehend, leading him to explore medication and counseling before arriving at a newfound sense of peace or enlightenment as he labels it.
Gone is the self-criticism of inner voices, replaced by a comedian who appears freer than ever.
Don’t fret as his humour is still as strong as ever and Foot’s ability to link seemingly unrelated topics remains unparalleled. He seamlessly weaves together anecdotes about his father and an orientation trip where they got lost, Jesus and plumbing, and even a Peter Bethany reference from the 2004 film Wimbledon… Love means nothing in tennis. So yes his wordsmithery is on full display, proving once again that he is a master of connecting ideas that, at first glance, seem to have no meaning.
The audience at Dissolve is a mixed bag—a range of ages, all equally engaged. Some moments invite participation or antagonization that immediately draws the entire audience in with laughs. There’s even a couple of hecklers—a rarity at a Paul Foot show from my years of seeing the comedian —attempt to disrupt the flow. Foot handles them with his signature wit, turning their interruptions into unexpected comedic gold.
And, in classic Foot fashion, he doesn’t let the night pass without one of his infamous ‘Disturbances’ from his briefcase—an absurd, often surreal digression that leaves the audience equal parts baffled and delighted.
Of course, Foot doesn’t shy away from skewering societal absurdities. He takes aim at bad advice from friends—the classic “just go for a run” approach to mental health—and the latest ticktock trends and then there’s the 54-year-old man who refused to tick yes or no to being pregnant on a blood donation for, a moment that encapsulates Foot’s ability to find humor in the bizarre. The postmenopausal women? The Baron? It’s all in Dissolve!
Then there was the Italian bus driver who stole an extra euro from Paul that led him to spend a day plotting his revenge in post-apocalyptic world… Comedy gold and again, it’s all in Dissolve.
Final thoughts?
Ultimately, Dissolve is about transformation—both personal and comedic. It’s a show that feels cathartic, not just for Foot, but for his audience as well. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to his work, this is a performance that lingers long after the final laugh.
Paul Foot’s latest show, Dissolve, is the perfect comedy dish that blends absurdist humor with deeply personal revelations and hilarious storytelling that only this comedian can do. Known for his eccentric style and linguistic acrobatics, Foot takes his audience on a journey through change—both in his life and in the way he crafts comedy. This my friend is a new Paul Foot.
At the heart of Dissolve is a pivotal moment in Foot’s life that occurred on a day in March 20 at 4:59 PM, when decades of depression and anxiety seemingly melted away. It’s a transformation that Foot himself struggled to comprehend, leading him to explore medication and counseling before arriving at a newfound sense of peace or enlightenment as he labels it.
Gone is the self-criticism of inner voices, replaced by a comedian who appears freer than ever.
Don’t fret as his humour is still as strong as ever and Foot’s ability to link seemingly unrelated topics remains unparalleled. He seamlessly weaves together anecdotes about his father and an orientation trip where they got lost, Jesus and plumbing, and even a Peter Bethany reference from the 2004 film Wimbledon… Love means nothing in tennis. So yes his wordsmithery is on full display, proving once again that he is a master of connecting ideas that, at first glance, seem to have no meaning.
The audience at Dissolve is a mixed bag—a range of ages, all equally engaged. Some moments invite participation or antagonization that immediately draws the entire audience in with laughs. There’s even a couple of hecklers—a rarity at a Paul Foot show from my years of seeing the comedian —attempt to disrupt the flow. Foot handles them with his signature wit, turning their interruptions into unexpected comedic gold.
And, in classic Foot fashion, he doesn’t let the night pass without one of his infamous ‘Disturbances’ from his briefcase—an absurd, often surreal digression that leaves the audience equal parts baffled and delighted.
Of course, Foot doesn’t shy away from skewering societal absurdities. He takes aim at bad advice from friends—the classic “just go for a run” approach to mental health—and the latest ticktock trends and then there’s the 54-year-old man who refused to tick yes or no to being pregnant on a blood donation for, a moment that encapsulates Foot’s ability to find humor in the bizarre. The postmenopausal women? The Baron? It’s all in Dissolved!
Then there was the Italian bus driver who stole an extra euro from Paul that led him to spend a day plotting his revenge in post-apocalyptic world… Comedy gold and again, it’s all in Dissolved.
Final thoughts?
Ultimately, Dissolve is about transformation—both personal and comedic. It’s a show that feels cathartic, not just for Foot, but for his audience as well. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to his work, this is a performance that lingers long after the final laugh.
Check out Paul at https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/dissolve/
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