Words: Natasha Chanse
5 stars
Whoever said that Jane Austen is the master of satire clearly forgot to mention Tom Allen, one half of the comedy duo behind the Netflix series Chad and JT Go Deep, and the mastermind behind Chad Goes Deep – Chill towards Enlightenment.
There is a great delight in not being able to fully trust the performer: is he earnest? Can we all truly achieve enlightenment through actioning such simple changes? His confident, suave and dulcet tones have you questioning what is really going on. Fear not, however, we can confirm this is a genius blend of mostly parody, part spiritual awakening and, yes, part genuine life coaching.
Through podcasts, live shows and viral videos, Chad has built a global audience with his unique blend of absurdity and genuine passion for personal development, his spiritual curiosity, and his cynicism for modern cultural cliches.
The show hilariously parodies TED Talks and skewers the cultish infatuation with wellness retreats and motivational seminars. Armed with relentless positivity and an absurdly wholesome worldview, Chad tackles life’s biggest existential hurdles: finding purpose, testing if manifestation actually works and discovering how to live a little more “chill.”
Chad Goes Deep – Chill Towards Enlightenment
The Crate at Assembly George Square
21.20
5-19 Aug