Review: Obsessive. Compulsive. Disordered.

Charlie Kay needs you to know that you don’t have OCD just because you like a hygienic kitchen. In her debut solo show Obsessive. Compulsive. Disordered., Kay aims to put to rest many misunderstandings of the condition by sharing stories from her own life. 

From key advice to others with mental illness (don’t make jokes with your doctors – they’ll just make you see more doctors), to highlighting the negative impact of Freud’s theories, to how to make-believe you’re God, Kay is charming throughout. 

A young local comic, Kay is clearly more used to doing club spots rather than a full-length show. But all comedians have to take the leap sometime and Kay opens herself up to her audience with a sincere vulnerability and grace. 

Obsessive. Compulsive. Disordered. is a raw unpolished gem. While she is clearly nervous onstage and refers to her notes she strikes on something that shows real promise. With the ability to continue to hone her craft, Kay could adorn comedy stages both locally and further afield for years to come.