Mother Boswick is strictly a comedy show. David Magidson uses sketch comedy and improv to deliver a fun 60 minute, nine scene set. The title character, Mother Boswick, is a 121 year old access TV advice columnist. Her 14 marriages (all ended by the death of the husband) and one 87 year old son make her an expert on life. Mother Boswick, I’m sure Magidson would freely admit, is inspired by Barry Humphries’ Dame Edna Everage. That gives her the familiarity that makes an audience immediately relate to her and sets audience expectations. Her incredible hatred of her TV rival, the 111 year old Food Show woman and her inciteful comments about audience members make her not only the title character, but also the centerpiece of the show. The other two characters, Old Man Boswick and the Comedian give Magidson a break from staying in the character of Mother Boswick throughout the show. The transitions are made acceptable because Magidson uses his experience as a clown for Ringling Brothers to do quick character and costumes changes and continue performing as he is transforming.

There is nothing particularly memorable about the show, but it is an hour of solidly performed entertainment for any audience member who just wants to have fun rather than think (although you should be ready to respond quickly and smartly whenever Mother Boswick calls you out).