Edinburgh #7
Thursday then. Firstly, Simon Munnery at The Stand. The alternative comedy legend had a typically odd entrance, being dragged on stage by foot by an imaginery horse. I've found Munnery's lack of focus frustrating in the past but this was a pleasing blend of solid jokes, offbeat ideas and interesting anecdotes, with the story of his time at the Aspen Comedy Festival with Billy Connolly and Robin Williams proving particularly insightful. I normally refrain from quoting other comedian's jokes in full but will make an exception for this belter: "Feminism without socialism is like make up without a face".
Afterwards, it was off to The Voodoo Rooms for the sharp tongued David Mills, with some catty commentary on modern life. I enjoyed the extended set he did at Angel Comedy earlier in the year a bit more, but it was still a decent hour with some musical flourishes, including an enjoyable rendition of Hole's "Celebrity Skin" to close.
Finally, James Acaster at the Pleasance Dome for what he described as a late show (10:15 isn't that late by Edinburgh standards but that's by the by). Realising that he was the venue's last show of the night and wasn't bound by the time restrictions that cover most Edinburgh performances, we were treated to an 80 minute version of his latest show "Represent". I always love watching Acaster because he's developed into a performer who is supremely comfortable in his own skin, unafraid to take his time and carry the audience along at his own pace. Tonight, that involved some marvellous silly ideas regarding the Chilean Miners, his "good Christian boy" upbringing and his time undertaking jury duty. He imparted some solid advice: always bring a Cristingle to a food fight.
Afterwards, it was off to The Voodoo Rooms for the sharp tongued David Mills, with some catty commentary on modern life. I enjoyed the extended set he did at Angel Comedy earlier in the year a bit more, but it was still a decent hour with some musical flourishes, including an enjoyable rendition of Hole's "Celebrity Skin" to close.
Finally, James Acaster at the Pleasance Dome for what he described as a late show (10:15 isn't that late by Edinburgh standards but that's by the by). Realising that he was the venue's last show of the night and wasn't bound by the time restrictions that cover most Edinburgh performances, we were treated to an 80 minute version of his latest show "Represent". I always love watching Acaster because he's developed into a performer who is supremely comfortable in his own skin, unafraid to take his time and carry the audience along at his own pace. Tonight, that involved some marvellous silly ideas regarding the Chilean Miners, his "good Christian boy" upbringing and his time undertaking jury duty. He imparted some solid advice: always bring a Cristingle to a food fight.
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