Front Tier Comedy Stand Up Fri May 23rd with Rev Obadiah Steppenwolfe

Perth’s top comedy event is back with an electrifying stand-up performance, spotlighting the unforgettable Rev Obadiah Steppenwolfe! This brash, scripture-spouting character, brought to life by ex-teacher Jim Muir, commands the stage with his bold, confrontational style of gospel preaching. His over-the-top persona delivers a powerhouse show that captivates audiences through sheer force of character. Rev Obadiah infuses his act with a passion for heavy metal tunes and unconventional hot-tub scripture sessions, and he’s eager to grow his congregation at the 2013 Edinburgh Fringe. Come join the faithful and a lineup of guest “sinners” for an unfiltered hour of divine fervor, soul redemption, and unexpected personal revelations.

The Reverend also spreads his fiery message through the airwaves, hosting the weekly Saints & Sinners segment on Kerrang’s morning show and appearing on the Devil’s Own Television, while performing at comedy venues across the UK. He was a recurring figure on all four seasons of BBC’s Live Floor Show, earning a nomination for the Scottish BAFTA Best Newcomer Award. His 2003 Edinburgh Fringe co-headline show with Frankie Boyle sparked intense, polarized responses, celebrated by some as the most innovative and thrilling act, while others deemed it the most provocative and risky performance at the festival. His first solo Edinburgh Festival show, *What Would Charlie Sheen Do?*, garnered glowing 5-star reviews. Behind the Reverend’s persona, Jim Muir contributed as a writer for Channel 4’s *Distraction* hosted by Jimmy Carr, as well as *8 Out of 10 Cats*, and BBC Two’s *Mock The Week*. He also played a significant role in Frankie Boyle’s on-screen and off-screen projects until 2012, when his own endeavors took precedence.

Kicking off the evening is Daniel Downie, Edinburgh’s leading Comedy Tour Guide. This Highland comic draws humor from all facets of Scottish life—history, people, dialect, traditions, and even the weather! His 2021 Fringe performance was hailed as ‘absolutely brilliant’ by Kate Copstick of *The Scotsman*, and his 2019 show was named the ‘best history show’ by *The Herald*. Daniel operates a comedy walking tour in Edinburgh, currently rated #1 out of 507 tours on TripAdvisor. Critics have praised him as ‘a rising star with razor-sharp, relevant material’ (*Mumble Comedy*), offering ‘a captivating hour of top-tier humor’