Rebecka Vilhonen has crafted a well-structured show surrounding her sexscapades following her breakup with her boyfriend. Do I Want To Fu*k My Dad consists of a series of amusing anecdotes from her time living her ‘slut season’, focussing on her particular penchant for daddies
A gifted storyteller
Vilhonen is a stand-up comedian from Finland, who now lives in Hungary. It is clear she has honed her craft. She is exceptionally likable and her delivery makes it feel as if you are having a conversation with a good friend down at your local. She is able create a rapport with the audience and the show feels less like a scripted monlogue but a little chit-chat with your hilarious chum. Opting to perform this show wearing no more than a swimsuit and an anorak she has a strong presence and she held the attention of the sold-out room throughout. Not every joke landed or was met with guffaws of laughter but it was a delight to be in her presence for a short time as we heard about meeting with the man dressed in ‘all-white’ and others. It often, rightfully, felt like this was a form of therapy for Vilhonen, giving her time to air her concerns and views on therapy and contraception whilst also delving into her fetishes and wants.
The small theatre space was packed full, with a predomintantly Czech audience. Vilhonen admitted that she had a hard time marketing this show due to the strongly worded title and poster, which showed her bare ass, with various online search engines hiding this entry to the Prague Fringe. It is true I also did not see many posters for this show whilst out and about so it was good to see this did not deter visitors. It took place in a basement near the King Charles Bridge and although there were a couple of awkward moments where the music did not play as expected, this was more than made-up for by the unexpected, yet joyful, way she has chosen to end. It's a treat to find someone who is willing to make a fool of themselves in such a jubilant fashion.
Female comedians have a hard time breaking into the business but I hope Vilhonen is able to as she is a gifted storyteller. I left the show feeling far more knowledgeable about donut fillings then I had ever anticipated and if anyone out there has daddy issues or are wondering what having daddy issues actually entails then this is the show for you.
