★★★★★ The Age (AU) ★★★★★ British Comedy Guide (UK) ★★★★★ The Mirror (UK) ★★★★★ Three Weeks (UK) ★★★★ The Herald Sun (AU) ★★★★ The Sunday Mail (AU) ★★★★ Edinburgh Festivals Magazine (UK) ★★★★ The List (UK) ★★★★ Fest Mag (UK)
Winner Age Critics Choice 2010 MICF
Winner Brisbane Powerhouse Award 2010
Winner M-IE The Age Comedian on the rise 2010
Nominee Barry Award 2009, 2010 MICF
Nominee Best Newcomer 2010 Edinburgh Fringe
‘a post-modern Barry Humphries’ The Australian
‘A born comedian with a sharp mind and engrossingly confident delivery, comparisons to Barry Humphries don’t overstate Treleaven’s talent’ The Age
‘Matador confirms Treleaven as one of the most interesting new comedians to have appeared at the fringe in recent years’ The Observer (UK)
‘Hysterical in all senses of the word, Asher Treleaven is fantastic’ Three Weeks (UK)
‘A taste of Asher Treleaven might just be a spice you enjoy. See him in person while you can’ The Brisbane Times
’Mr T proves himself an engaging, witty raconteur, with an evocative turn of phrase and a well-judged physicality in acting out the scenarios. Olé!‘ Chortle (UK)
‘Cerebral, sublime and wonderful work from a comedian at the top of his game‘ The Age
‘He is mannered and fearless in front of his audience and it’s these performance skills which make him stand out, uproariously hilarious’ The Mirror (UK)
‘Matadoor is not only a reflection of Treleaven’s subtle comedic genius in the interpretation of social constructs, but also of the artist’s developing aptitude for seducing his audiences around the world; it is the manifestation of an inherent talent, and of the disposition of an artist who you can’t help but be captivated by’ Arts Hub