Ronny Chieng - Chieng Reaction
Mar 19 2015
•2h 52m
•Comedy
Pun-based comedy show names are an automatic winner, and Ronny Chieng’s Chieng Reaction is a golden example of this. Coming off the back of record-breaking sold out shows at the last two Melbourne International Comedy Festivals, Chieng has had a smooth and well-deserved run into the forefront of Australian comedy.And he’s wasted no time in humorously exploiting this new-found fame - a big red sign spelling out “RONNY” complete with flashing lightbulbs serving as the backdrop for his MICF 2014 show.
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