Review | The Brilliant Awkwardness of Tig Notaro

Comedian Tig Notaro was hidden from sight as she welcomed the crowd at UC Santa Barbara’s Campbell Hall on Saturday, January 21. 

“People of Santa Barbara,” Notaro’s voice rang out from the theater’s speakers, “it’s your friend, Tig. How are ya? I don’t know if this is good news or bad news, but I do my shows from backstage now.” 

Notaro kept up that playful energy throughout the show, once she actually did come on stage. The skilled storyteller was incredibly expressive, making awkward tales about parenting, marriage, health, aging, and celebrity parties, come alive.