WILLIAMS HIRED ‘CULTURAL ADVISER’ FOR AUSSIE TOUR
Funnyman ROBIN WILLIAMS enlisted the help of an Australian comic to help him "translate" his stand-up show for audiences Down Under.
The Mrs. Doubtfire star headed to the country earlier this month (Nov10) for performances in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
But Williams feared jokes which went down well with American fans might have been lost on Aussie audiences - so he worked with local comic Glenn Robbins to make sure he was properly prepared.
Robbins was introduced to the Hollywood star through another American comedian, Jeff Stilson, and admits he was nervous about giving advice to such a well-known celebrity.
He says, "That was a weird conversation, telling Robin Williams what he should say on stage during his tour of Australia. (Stilson) rang me and said, ‘Can you give me a hand? I’m transposing Robin Williams’ act for Australia’. Robin rang Jeff and said ‘Here’s my act. Can you take out the American references and replace them with Australian ones?’." Robbins reveals he encouraged Williams to take a "risk" and trust his instincts when on stage in Australia.
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