Comedy skit set wheels in motion

It was actor Steve Martin's infamous tribute to King Tut in the 1970s that first piqued stand-up comic Mike Goldstein's interest in comedy.

Originally from the US, Goldstein, who is also known by his stage name Mike G, said he liked to recreate Martin's Saturday Night Live sketch as a child, much to the annoyance of his family.

He said he had been a big comedy fan ever since - a fandom that ultimately led to his first stand-up gig.

"I did a few gigs in the US before I came to Australia and got involved with the Melbourne Comedy Festival's Raw Comedy competition," Goldstein said.

"I've been constantly touring around.

"I recently moved back to Melbourne after living in Perth for a while, now I'm doing this freelance advertising thing to fund my other life as a transient joke monkey."

Now, the comedian, who has been described as a unique and refreshing young talent, will entertain crowds at The Chase Bar and Bistro in Baldivis on Friday night.

Goldstein said he liked to live in the moment on stage, particularly when attendees decided to get cheeky and heckle him.

He said he fortunately had not experienced any truly nasty comments from audience members while on stage, but always strayed away from the standard heckler responses.

"There are probably 10 standard heckler responses, but I like to stay in the moment," Goldstein said.

"I don't mind the heckles because it kind of breaks up the monotony of me standing there telling jokes," Goldstein said.

"You'd want to hope I get the last word, considering I'm standing there with a mic."

Join Mike G at The Chase on Friday from 8pm, with support from Adelaide MC Mike Klimczak.