The CAN Principle – The barely believable origin story of a fake guru!
“The CAN Principle is Jonny Pasvolsky’s first production as script writer and performer, and it shows a deft touch for pace and timing.” Diana Carroll – ARTS HUB Every ‘know-it-all’ has a few tall tales and Mervin Gimplik is about to impose his barely believable ones on you!
Direct from sell-out shows at Adelaide Fringe and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, self-proclaimed guru, Merv is bringing his ‘game-changing’ life philosophy to Bondi with one VERY big promise: the sun! Yes, Mervin is promising the sun itself and he’s almost certain he can deliver it!
Inspired by a childhood memory of cracking open a souvenir can labelled “Genuine Australian Sunshine” and finding absolutely nothing inside, the show skewers the modern self-improvement economy. This delicious parody of today’s ‘gurus’ and snake-oil salesmen – written and performed by Jonny Pasvolsky – is a one-man comedy about what it takes to re-invent yourself in the face of failure and the self-proclaimed ‘experts’ lining up to take your money for nothing!
“Jonny Pasvolsky is a clever parody writer and a comedian with excellent timing and superb pacing; he is also a brilliant character actor as he brings Mervin’s absurd story to life.” Clara Reviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Beneath the satire is a personal thread, drawing on Pasvolsky’s experience migrating from South Africa to Australia and the awkward business of navigating some stark, cultural differences. If you have ever been promised a total reinvention in six easy steps, this one is for you. Merv’s infectious blind optimism and ‘can-do’ attitude (pun intended), will win you over. It’s the quintessential example of believing your own bulldust. And you will too!
“You deserve NOTHING…but… SUNSHINE! And I’m going to show you where it is!” Mervin Gimplik
Best known to Australian audiences for his roles on McLeod’s Daughters, Underbelly, The Moodys, Mr and Mrs Murder to name a few, and internationally for roles in Mortdecai and Westworld, Jonny brings serious screen credentials and NYC stand-up chops to the stage in this smart, biting satire.
The CAN Principle – The barely believable origin story of a fake guru!
Written and performed by Jonny Pasvolsky
Directed by Jo Turner | Produced by Kate Ryerson
Bondi Pavilion Friday June 5 & Saturday June 6 – 7.30pm
Tickets: $25 / Concession, Mob Tix, Under 30’s: $20
All bookings and info: thecanprinciple.com.au
