Just Some Guy Posted March 4, 2021 Posted March 4, 2021 Yeah, I've never understood the appeal of stadium shows either. I'm happy in a biggish theatre, having seen a few in Blackpool Opera House. A new one for me this year (hopefully) is a comedy gig in a park. John Bishop, Jason Manford, Katherine Ryan, Al Murray, Paul Chowdry and Judi Love in Southport. Not a bad line up. Quote
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted March 4, 2021 Paid Members Posted March 4, 2021 I really hate Micky Flanagan but I mostly hate audience participation anyway. That's one of the reasons I love George Carlin, he never needed any of that shit. Quote
RancidPunx Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) I have a bit of a guilty pleasure for comedians who bomb onstage. Some of these are unbelievably cringe .. Different times thankfully This one is the jackpot, to be fair he had the crowd for the first 30 seconds or so Edited March 5, 2021 by RancidPunx Quote
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted March 21, 2021 Paid Members Posted March 21, 2021 "The whole time." Quote
wordsfromlee Posted May 19, 2021 Posted May 19, 2021 I don't know where there gigs thread has gone, and there no "things you know will be amazing" thread so here is the next best place Quote
Mr_Danger Posted June 10, 2021 Posted June 10, 2021 I watched Bo Burnham’s latest Netflix special last night. I don’t think I’ve seen any of his stuff before other than his acting in Promising Young Woman and this is certainly an acquired taste. I really liked it, more a nodding appreciation kind of thing than a side splitting laugh fest although it definitely has its moments. As things stand it’s my second favourite Netflix musical comedy special after Lonely Island’s Bash Brothers musical, which more people should see. Quote
Mr_Danger Posted June 27, 2021 Posted June 27, 2021 Following on from my previous post I gave Bo Burnham’s 2016 Netflix Special Mark Happy a go and it was nowhere near as good as Inside is. Musically he’s very good but he’s clearly moved on with his content. A pretty good advert for wokeness not ruining comedy. Quote
dopper Posted September 16, 2021 Posted September 16, 2021 I saw John Bishop last night at my local venue. He started by saying he doesn't usually have a support act, but due to Comedians losing so much work due to COVD lockdowns he wanted to give a couple of young talents a break by bringing them along with him. After they both did their 15 minute sets (Mat Reed who was ok and Scott Bennett who was fantastic) Bishop came out after the interval and it quickly became apparent he only had about 20 minutes of material which he stretched out for an hour. "Giving these lads a break" was seemingly an excuse for not being ready for this tour. It was worth going as I am now aware of Scott Bennett, but Bishop doing a story about being in the Liverpool FC directors box and listing every ex-player who was in the room felt like it lasted an eternity. "Ronnie Whelan and his wife were there... err... Phil Thompson was there .... and his wife ..." Quote
wordsfromlee Posted September 16, 2021 Posted September 16, 2021 I like how two comics who have been doing the circuit for well over a decade each are still being referred to as "young" comedians. I've seen Mat Reed a couple of times and he is always great. Quote
Paid Members Dead Mike Posted September 16, 2021 Paid Members Posted September 16, 2021 Scott Bennett has been fantastic for ages. He's on the next series of Live At The Apollo too so hopefully this takes him to the next level. Quote
WyattSheepMask Posted September 16, 2021 Posted September 16, 2021 (edited) 21 hours ago, dopper said: I saw John Bishop last night at my local venue. He started by saying he doesn't usually have a support act, but due to Comedians losing so much work due to COVD lockdowns he wanted to give a couple of young talents a break by bringing them along with him. After they both did their 15 minute sets (Mat Reed who was ok and Scott Bennett who was fantastic) Bishop came out after the interval and it quickly became apparent he only had about 20 minutes of material which he stretched out for an hour. "Giving these lads a break" was seemingly an excuse for not being ready for this tour. It was worth going as I am now aware of Scott Bennett, but Bishop doing a story about being in the Liverpool FC directors box and listing every ex-player who was in the room felt like it lasted an eternity. "Ronnie Whelan and his wife were there... err... Phil Thompson was there .... and his wife ..." Did he at least talk about crashing his car to avoid, as it was described at the time, a big chicken? Edited September 17, 2021 by WyattSheepMask Quote
Chili Posted September 16, 2021 Posted September 16, 2021 Manford and Bishop have alot of awesome acts doing support spots because it's tough as fuck breaking through at the moment. Scott Bennett just did a bit for the Apollo. Worked with him, one of the hardest working circuit acts, he'll hopefully breakthrough soon. He's great. Quote
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted September 16, 2021 Paid Members Posted September 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Chili said: Manford and Bishop have alot of awesome acts doing support spots Risky, that, considering they are Jason Manford and John Bishop. Quote
Chili Posted September 16, 2021 Posted September 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, Devon Malcolm said: Risky, that, considering they are Jason Manford and John Bishop. Sorry, whooshed me and I'm tired so what are you getting at? Not kicking off just my head is mush atm with labyrinthitis. Quote
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