2010 Edinburgh Fringe

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In Dark Side of the Poon fast-talking Aussie stand-up Pete Jonas looks at the difficulties men face when breaking up with women and why it's women's fault.

In Jonas' debut solo Edinburgh show, this "engaging comic with a genuine talent" (Australian Times) examines why so many people struggle to hold down a relationship and why new relationships seem to be getting harder.

"Younger women are becoming more sexually aggressive. I think this is because of social changes, such as binge drinking and slags", says Jonas. "I always takes pepper spray on a date."

He also believes we have become depressingly picky when it comes to potential partners. "In the old days it was easy. You'd be set up with someone and all you had to do was say, 'Yes splendid. Terrific. Jolly good.' Now, sadly, I think our species would completely die out if it wasn't for happy hour and council housing."

In a send-up of overused, multimedia presentations, Jonas looks at his past relationships for someone to blame. But will he listen to the giant 6' 4" vagina on stage (called Martha) and find out where he is going wrong?

"Brilliant." The Stage

"Guaranteed to entertain" Chortle

Biography

Edinburgh Festival 2006: Brokeback Britain. A stand-up show about two foreigners who moved to Britain only to discover it was shit. The show, which Jonas co-wrote with American Erich McElroy, included sketches and comedy songs. It sold out for the entire run, receiving much public praise and 3 - 4 star reviews from critics. They also did additional three sell-out performances of the show in October, 2006 in London.

Since 2008, Jonas has performed internationally, having played clubs in New York, Melbourne, Singapore, Switzerland, Greece and Holland.

Pete Jonas moved to London from Melbourne in 1999 to continue a promising marketing career. Instead, he felt compelled to vocalise the increasing number of wisecracks in his head.

He is from a Greek family who emigrated to Australia in the 60s and has degrees in Commerce and Marketing.