Reggie Watts shakes new meaning into what you can do with a microphone and a loop machine.

Exploiting a jaw-dropping ten-octave vocal range, he creates funky bass lines and soulful diva-esque vocals to underpin hilarious, off-the cuff riffs on everything from ancient history and technology, science and racism, to theology and pop culture.

Channeling over 300 characters, his mix of improvised music, absurd comedy and visceral social commentary makes him one-of-a-kind.

Please note: There is no support act for this show and Reggie Watts will be on stage at 9.30pm sharp.

Reggie Watts is the featured of the Sydney Festival poster. To view, click here.

Ages 18 and above

Reggie Watts is performing as part of the Samsung Mobile Festival Garden. For more events at this precinct, click here. From 5pm, the Samsung Mobile Festival Garden is an over 18s venue.

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PHOTO: NOAH KALINA

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WHAT THE PRESS SAID

“…sharp and hilarious off the wall banter…more” – Faster Louder – 20 January

“…the energy of Watts’ performance is too good to resist.” – The Daily Telegraph – 27 January

 

“Reggie Watts is a one man sensation…more” – Echo – 21 January

“Reggie Watts is a one-man band like no other … his mix of improvised music, absurd comedy and visceral social commentary makes him a one-of–a-kind performer...more.” – Echo – 14 January

"No man on Earth is like Reggie Watts. He is a tornado on a stage, hypnotizing his audiences with improvised music and absurd comedy. Like a dream, there is no ground to stand on. You cannot guess his next step, yet every moment is euphoric while you are in it. Reggie is classically trained pianist and jazz singer, and one of six Americans in possession of full vocal range (ten octaves of tone plus 300 distinct vocal styles) ... more" - Broadway World

"…totally original…Watts is, in the best sense, unpredictable and indescribable…'a sonic Salvador Dali'." - Chortle

"Original, off-the-wall and entertaining bliss." - The Sunday Telegraph (UK)

"THERE is nothing Reggie Watts enjoys more than messing with the collective heads of an audience, just to keep them on their toes...more" - SMH 

“The buzz has already started for this anything-but-normal act which has to be seen to be believed.” – Grazia

"Reggie Watts’ show is set to become a festival highlight...more" 3D World

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COMMENTS

Adrian 10/12/08

This will be interesting..

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marc tito 08/01/09

sounds fresh..

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Lachlan 10/01/09

That's impossible. A human being simply cannot have a 10 octave range. A voice like that would have to go lower than a piano, and higher than a piano because a piano only has a 7 octave range. From looking at some of his videos, I with my 3 octave range, am able to sing everything I've heard him sing. So either I'm missing something, or the statement that he has a 10 octave vocal range is either wrong because of ignorance or an outright lie. He looks pretty cool though.

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Sixonetwo 14/01/09

Had the privilege to jam with Reggie up in scotland at the FRINGE FESTIVAL 06. Awesome show.. huge talent... 10 octive or not... chek him out...Peace myspace.com/n8vsixonetwo

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jay 14/01/09

lachlan- get a life

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DonDiego 18/01/09

I've seen him in my city, just before Pharcyde (yeeees !), and I REALLY advice you guys to check him out ! He's good, crazy, funny and all this kind of stuff I still don't have the vocab to describe ! ;o) Just enjoy !

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Brendon 18/01/09

Im with Jay... Get a life Lachlan. Im really excited about the prospect of seeing Reggie on Tuesday night. Bring on the experience.

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Tim 19/01/09

Lachlan, I believe the 10 octave range is a joke. A funny one at that.

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Alistair 20/01/09

I would hate to be sat next to you at the concert Lachlan

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Jitwam 20/01/09

Pumped for this!!! Going tonight... the youtube clips look gold! Especially his ten octave vocal range ; )

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Brendon 21/01/09

I had the pleasure of seeing Reggie last night and would have to say it was one of the best live performances i have ever seen. Although i could see how the slightly conservative public could miss the point. You should check it out Lacglan :)

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alex 22/01/09

My GOD lachlan, I can't believe you would write all that about his octaves simply so you could slip that bit in about your own vocal prowess. I doubt anyone is impressed or even cares. I guess the stupid and self-involved must lose out on a funny bone hey?

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Zan 22/01/09

Saw Reggie last night and it was my highlight of Sydney Fest so far. Frigging incredible. I'd seen youtube video's of him, but nothing can prepare you for the genius of this singing, beatboxing, multi-charactor actor and performer. One of the most unique shows I've ever seen, one of the shows of my life. Don't miss Reggie. He'll blow your mind. My cheeks still hurt from laughing so hard.

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Spreadsheet 22/01/09

Saw Reggie the other night. W O W ! Hilariously funny - sheer brilliance. He takes nothing too seriously, particularly not himself. Some prudes chose to walk, but my cheeks still hurt too. What did he do to us?!?!?

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Andrew 23/01/09

Wow, ironic that Lachlan, a trained vocalist, is probably wishing he'd kept his mouth shut. Talk about getting hammered! Be nice, people, we can all get along...

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PJ 25/01/09

Woh! A flow-of-consciousness rapping Robin Williams meets Spike Milligan meets Donny Hathaway meets Donny Darko. Warning - genius at work.

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PJ 25/01/09

Woh! A flow-of-consciousness rapping Robin Williams meets Spike Milligan meets Donny Hathaway meets Donny Darko. Warning - genius at work.

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Bean 27/01/09

Lachlan you're an idiot. Reggie is AMAZING! Funny, witty, intelligent and extremely talented. Go Reggie!!

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Envious 27/01/09

I'm so so so envious of all you going- enjoy it you lucky ducks!!!

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