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snuffy said:
I suppose it's down to on what basis you booked. If you booked him based on watching the TV series than you'll be fine.
The thing was, the radio series was written by Steve Delaney alone. And his stage stuff was identical. In fact, the first time I went to see him live, the show was only 1 hour and 10 minutes. But afterwards, when I thought about it, it's was a fantastic achievement because it was pretty much a monologue for all that time.
The second time it was longer, but he had more supporting cast.
But the TV was co-written by Graham Linehan. Why the BBC thought it needed another writer is beyond me.
First heard him on the Radio and then watched the TV show, Whilst the TV show was alright, I hope the stage stuff is better The thing was, the radio series was written by Steve Delaney alone. And his stage stuff was identical. In fact, the first time I went to see him live, the show was only 1 hour and 10 minutes. But afterwards, when I thought about it, it's was a fantastic achievement because it was pretty much a monologue for all that time.
The second time it was longer, but he had more supporting cast.
But the TV was co-written by Graham Linehan. Why the BBC thought it needed another writer is beyond me.
ade73 said:
snuffy said:
I suppose it's down to on what basis you booked. If you booked him based on watching the TV series than you'll be fine.
The thing was, the radio series was written by Steve Delaney alone. And his stage stuff was identical. In fact, the first time I went to see him live, the show was only 1 hour and 10 minutes. But afterwards, when I thought about it, it's was a fantastic achievement because it was pretty much a monologue for all that time.
The second time it was longer, but he had more supporting cast.
But the TV was co-written by Graham Linehan. Why the BBC thought it needed another writer is beyond me.
First heard him on the Radio and then watched the TV show, Whilst the TV show was alright, I hope the stage stuff is better The thing was, the radio series was written by Steve Delaney alone. And his stage stuff was identical. In fact, the first time I went to see him live, the show was only 1 hour and 10 minutes. But afterwards, when I thought about it, it's was a fantastic achievement because it was pretty much a monologue for all that time.
The second time it was longer, but he had more supporting cast.
But the TV was co-written by Graham Linehan. Why the BBC thought it needed another writer is beyond me.
What I find about Count Arthur is that people either think it's the funniest thing they have ever heard, or they don't get it.
For example, me and the missus went to see him some years ago. We were sat on the front row and there was another couple sat next to us. Me and this women from the other couple were doubled up, but my missus and the other chap were just sat there with a "I don't know what you are laughing at" expression on their faces.
Teddy Lop said:
Worth keeping an eye on who comedy unleashed are putting on, plus they've been filming so wonder where and when that'll pop up. Very much comedy against the hyper sanitised and careful - perhaps conservative, ironically - product that is mainstream comedy.
Thanks for the tip! I'll check out some of their stuff on YouTube.David_M said:
I'm not sure if they count given how long he has been in the UK, but Reginald D Hunter and Rich Hall were both excellent when we saw them live a couple of years ago.
It's a bit like Henning Wien, I like the view of an "outsider" that can both see what is strange about the UK to other people but also understands the UK.
Agree on all three. I especially like Hunter.It's a bit like Henning Wien, I like the view of an "outsider" that can both see what is strange about the UK to other people but also understands the UK.
Edited by David_M on Thursday 11th November 10:05
I saw Sean Walsh at Bug Jam before he was well known, and he was eventually heckled off the stage. His material wasn’t that funny but to be fair he didn’t get a chance to get warmed up as the crowd was so hostile! Even the MC threw a strop and stormed off. The event was a weird mix of grey-haired wannabe hippies and obnoxious chavs, maybe that’s just the VW scene in general though haha
That sort of gig (although no doubt well paid) must be nightmare for a stand-up.
If you're performing in a comedy club you've got a crowd there who have specifically gone out to see live comedy but at a car meeting you're a sideshow and most of the crowd probably don't give a s
t about you, what you do or what you have to say.
I may have mentioned further up the thread that Is aw Seann's latest tour show earlier this year and I was literally aching from laughing so much. I took a mate who'd never been to live stand-up before and he was equally enthusiastic.
If you're performing in a comedy club you've got a crowd there who have specifically gone out to see live comedy but at a car meeting you're a sideshow and most of the crowd probably don't give a s
t about you, what you do or what you have to say.I may have mentioned further up the thread that Is aw Seann's latest tour show earlier this year and I was literally aching from laughing so much. I took a mate who'd never been to live stand-up before and he was equally enthusiastic.
snuffy said:
If the stage stuff is like the radio that it will be great.
What I find about Count Arthur is that people either think it's the funniest thing they have ever heard, or they don't get it.
For example, me and the missus went to see him some years ago. We were sat on the front row and there was another couple sat next to us. Me and this women from the other couple were doubled up, but my missus and the other chap were just sat there with a "I don't know what you are laughing at" expression on their faces.
As this thread clearly displays, comedy is hugely subjective. For some reason people seem largely oblivious to that when they cannot understand how others don’t find the comedian equally funny, yet if it was music or cinema they would be more expectant of a difference of opinion. What I find about Count Arthur is that people either think it's the funniest thing they have ever heard, or they don't get it.
For example, me and the missus went to see him some years ago. We were sat on the front row and there was another couple sat next to us. Me and this women from the other couple were doubled up, but my missus and the other chap were just sat there with a "I don't know what you are laughing at" expression on their faces.
Hugo Stiglitz said:
Sadowitz is still going? I used to see him moping around Finchley Road in West Hampstead over 20yrs ago
Last saw him about 35 years ago in an Edinburgh Fringe show, slightly bizarreley in my old school hall - The material would certainly not have been approved of by the head. Time has clearly not dimmed him. It's surprising that Asian and Black comedians still hone a lot of their material to mainly Black and Asian subject matter.
Fine in Bradford, not so in Inverness, Cockermouth or Newry.
I'm judging on Live At The Apollo, but it seems some Stand Ups are fairly
average ex-drama school brats looking to get a leg up on the sleb ladder to the moon.
The plan being become a Stand Up with 20 minutes of material and trawl
yourself round the clubs looking to get spotted by TV scouts, it really, really helps if you are
pretty and cute [ Sara Pascoe, Aisling Bea ] then ditch all that Stand Up schtick when
you get a series on BBC3.
Fine in Bradford, not so in Inverness, Cockermouth or Newry.
I'm judging on Live At The Apollo, but it seems some Stand Ups are fairly
average ex-drama school brats looking to get a leg up on the sleb ladder to the moon.
The plan being become a Stand Up with 20 minutes of material and trawl
yourself round the clubs looking to get spotted by TV scouts, it really, really helps if you are
pretty and cute [ Sara Pascoe, Aisling Bea ] then ditch all that Stand Up schtick when
you get a series on BBC3.
coppernorks said:
It's surprising that Asian and Black comedians still hone a lot of their material to mainly Black and Asian subject matter.
Fine in Bradford, not so in Inverness, Cockermouth or Newry.
I'm judging on Live At The Apollo, but it seems some Stand Ups are fairly
average ex-drama school brats looking to get a leg up on the sleb ladder to the moon.
The plan being become a Stand Up with 20 minutes of material and trawl
yourself round the clubs looking to get spotted by TV scouts, it really, really helps if you are
pretty and cute [ Sara Pascoe, Aisling Bea ] then ditch all that Stand Up schtick when
you get a series on BBC3.
Isn't most observational comedy quite focused on one's experience? Only stands out if it's not actually that funny, which is most of what's on LATA last time I looked in. I read/heard somewhere the promotors behind LATA are pretty angry at the beeb for what they've done to it.Fine in Bradford, not so in Inverness, Cockermouth or Newry.
I'm judging on Live At The Apollo, but it seems some Stand Ups are fairly
average ex-drama school brats looking to get a leg up on the sleb ladder to the moon.
The plan being become a Stand Up with 20 minutes of material and trawl
yourself round the clubs looking to get spotted by TV scouts, it really, really helps if you are
pretty and cute [ Sara Pascoe, Aisling Bea ] then ditch all that Stand Up schtick when
you get a series on BBC3.
We saw Preet Singh the other night, check him out if you can, highly focused on his cultural experience growing up as a British (Asian) but he was savage and f
king hilarious. Unlikely to make LATA in its current incarnation.
Lots of people come to the Hot Water in Liverpool to see Paul Smith - don’t sit in the front row.
https://youtu.be/YW0zVrWJKUs
I like most comedians but dislike John Bishop since he sold out 10 years ago - he used to be funny. If you google “Eddie bishop Chester” you’ll see a hilarious thing.
https://youtu.be/YW0zVrWJKUs
I like most comedians but dislike John Bishop since he sold out 10 years ago - he used to be funny. If you google “Eddie bishop Chester” you’ll see a hilarious thing.
944 Man said:
LeadFarmer said:
My favourite comedian is currently the American Anthony Jeselnik, I love how offensive and cutting he is, all done in a really funny way, the kind of comedy that UK comedians don't do (apart from Frankie Boyle, but has he stopped stand up now?).
Frankie Boyle tours regularly. If you want to see him then you have to go to Scotland. 2 funniest I have seen live have been Lee evans and Kevin bridges. Romesh ranganathan was quite funny too
DSLiverpool said:
Lots of people come to the Hot Water in Liverpool to see Paul Smith - don’t sit in the front row.
https://youtu.be/YW0zVrWJKUs
I watched Paul Smith at Saint Georges hall in Bradford this week.https://youtu.be/YW0zVrWJKUs
It's his full tour and was brilliant. The warm up act was also good but I can't remember his name.
Unfortunately Paul Smith seemed to appeal to a certain section of society so we had to put up with a lot more talking from the crowd than most gigs.
He even had to have a go at someone in the front row for talking.
I've just completed a comedy writing course and will be looking to dip my toe into the world of stand-up next year. If anyone fancies reviewing my material for free on Zoom let me know 
Frankie Boyle is the worst stand up show I’ve ever been to. Every joke was from mock the week and then he was was a bit flustered/angry when someone heckled him and he couldn’t come up with a funny enough reply.
2 funniest I have seen live have been Lee evans and Kevin bridges. Romesh ranganathan was quite funny tooSaw Frankie Boyle in 2009. He was brilliant. He has lost some of his edge, though. He's more of a political commentator these days. He always was a little, but it's become more of a focus
dalzo said:
944 Man said:
LeadFarmer said:
My favourite comedian is currently the American Anthony Jeselnik, I love how offensive and cutting he is, all done in a really funny way, the kind of comedy that UK comedians don't do (apart from Frankie Boyle, but has he stopped stand up now?).
Frankie Boyle tours regularly. If you want to see him then you have to go to Scotland. 2 funniest I have seen live have been Lee evans and Kevin bridges. Romesh ranganathan was quite funny too
spud___ said:
Saw Frankie Boyle in 2009. He was brilliant. He has lost some of his edge, though. He's more of a political commentator these days. He always was a little, but it's become more of a focus
Yes, he's not as cutting as he was. His latest show on BBC is very poor, and not funny at all. Gassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff