Comedians

[lemonjelly]

I wish life was as simple as a bout of Covid for her right now. That was the start of a journey that now has her waiting for some major surgery and the possibility something lurking that is cancerous.
Ace topic for a comedians thread I know but it's been a stressful period to say the least.

Every good wish to you both mate.

 

[lemonjelly]

Have to say, Peter kays show was amazing. Brilliantly scripted and set up - the first half is so well staged, but appears so natural. Really well done.

Don't believe the show start and end times if you have tickets.

His fucking special guest making a cameo - very few people could obtain such a star!

My first proper experience of Peter Kay. The wife loved it (although initially inferred she was bored by the idea, despite being a massive fan). She's overjoyed she went.

All original material too. Obvious historic references (garlic bread, phone etc).

 

[The Bear]

Have to say, Peter kays show was amazing. Brilliantly scripted and set up - the first half is so well staged, but appears so natural. Really well done.

Don't believe the show start and end times if you have tickets.

His fucking special guest making a cameo - very few people could obtain such a star!

My first proper experience of Peter Kay. The wife loved it (although initially inferred she was bored by the idea, despite being a massive fan). She's overjoyed she went.

All original material too. Obvious historic references (garlic bread, phone etc).

Who was the guest then?

 

[Tony Towner]

Not sure that's how the spoiler feature works

 

[lemonjelly]

Not sure that's how the spoiler feature works

User error so deleted

 

[lemonjelly]

went to see Ahir Sha's show Ends the other week.
It's a really personal story, and fantastic in the issues ot covers about inter generational relations, especially for immigrant families and their offspring.
It's also a really nice optimistic show. Throughout he stresses a belief that people are fundamentally good.
I really enjoyed it. Apparently there is a recorded version of it on netflix, but it is worth seeing live.

 

[Tony Towner]

Went to see Greg Davies on Saturday, he was decent. A routine of self deprecation about things which 'happened' but you know are mainly made up. My only criticism is the tales are a bit too tall.

Last night Stewart Lee, the 4th or 5th time I've seen him, first half was good, the second not particularly. The worst tour of his I've been to.

 

[lemonjelly]

Richard Herrings "can I have my ball back" show yesterday evening was funny.
Looking forward to Nick Mohammed (Mr Swallow) next week, as well as mark Steel, and also Dara.

 

[BillyDee]

Richard Herrings "can I have my ball back" show yesterday evening was funny.

Saw this at Leicester Square last year, very good.

 

[lemonjelly]

Milton Jones postpones dates on his tour to access cancer treatment (prostate). Caught early, so fingers crossed for him. Mrs Jelly worked with him when he did a show at her place, and said he is an absolutely lovey guy.

Lokking forward to the triptych of shows this week, starting with Nick Mohammed/Mr Swallow this evening...

 

[Kenny]

Day out in that there London yesterday to watch the Mischiefs Group latest offering - A Comedy about Spies.

Standard high quality from them packed with the usual contents from their work. Superbly done, ridiculously stupid and from the off you are laughing, even at the low level dad jokes.

The whole of the main group are insanely talented but Henry Lewis absolutely steals every scene he is in.


Christmas Carol Goes Wrong is their next stage production (previously did this for a BBC special). Main cast doing a West End run in Dec/Jan. UK tour with the rest of their group.


Seeing the Play Goes Wrong in NYC a week on Tuesday as well.

 

[EpsomWolf]

Interesting… thank you!

Saw The Play That goes Wrong a few years ago and whilst I enjoyed it, it wasn’t entirely my thing, but the wife found it hysterical from start to finish, literally crying with laughter.

If I can bag tickets for A Comedy About Spies and line up a nice pre-theatre dinner there will be some serious brownie points earned.

Thanks for the heads up, very much appreciated. Going to get right on it!

Edit: Enjoy the show in NYC too. Managed to get short notice tickets there a good few years ago, took what was going and saw Kinky Boots. Wasn’t Les Mis but didn’t need to be, still hugely enjoyable and the ‘Show on Broadway’ thing is a hell of a big box to tick. Have a brilliant time, enjoy.

 

[lemonjelly]

Have tickets for Christmas Carol goes wrong in Cheltenham. Apparently it's a lovely theatre.
Waiting for the tour announcement of a comedy about spies.