I've got my e-ticket through to see Jimmy Carr in October. Anyone been to see his live show? Is he as good as he is on telly??
I saw him in Blackpool about 4 weeks ago, and to be honest I was a bit disappointed.
He's really god on programs like QI and contributes a lot, but stand up?? Just a load of one liners. I prefer more of a story. I smiled a lot, but did not laugh hysterically like I can do. The Winter Gardens venue thing in Blackpool where I saw him was roasting hot with no air conditioning, so maybe that was a factor. (The GF even said she was too hot, so It must have been like planet Mercury!)
We're gonna see Ricky Gervais in a few weeks though. I dunno how he will be.
I've just remembered I saw Steve Coogan earlier this year and it was probably the hardest Ive ever laughed for 2 hours. But the thing is, his stuff is all character based so I wouldn't really call it 'stand up' in that sense. his tour got loads of really bad reviews as well, but I was creasing when we saw him. Alan Partridge was the best, and all the other stuff (Tommy Saxondale - way funnier live than the TV prog - , Paul/Pauline Calf etc.) the whole show was great
If you like Alan Partridge you might like this article.
urgghh...sorry I just could not read that. I can't stand it when people try to academically 'break down' comedy. there's a book about The Simpsons which tries to apply all sorts of psychological models and trends to the characters and it's one of the most cringeworthy things I've ever read tbh...the way I look at it, if something makes me laugh then good, but I don't need a 42 page thesis explaining why it made me laugh in order to feel like I'm justified in laughing at it...
He's almost constantly touring - by the time a live DVD has come out, he's already started another tour.
On top of that is the TV work. It can't be easy to come up with that much material. Plus he always interacts with the audience - something Chubby Brown only managed when he is being recorded.
I get the feeling that he is naturally funny rather than having to have everything scripted...
Well, saw Jimmy Carr last night (including the norty joke about the injured Servicemen...) at the Manchester Apollo.
What can I say but excellent. :smile:
But I actually rate Rich Hall better TBH. Just purely because of his songs in the second half of his set which he does as Otis Lee Crenshaw and the Honkeytonk Arseholes. :lol:
Both well worth seeing IMO, but if I had to make a choice of one or t'other I'd pick Rich Hall.
Got my ticks booked for Frankie Boyle at the Apollo as well, but have to wait until next October for that...
Saw Rob Brydon at the Liverpool Philharmonic earlier this month and he was very funny.
I saw Rob Brydon on Saturday night and he was very, very good. His interaction with the audience was spot on and you could tell that he was enjoying himself as well. Well worth the money :D
I also went to see the recording of "I'm sorry I havn't a clue" last night with Jack Dee and Jo Brand (she was actually quite funny at times). It was a bit slow going at times and if I'm honest, Jack looked alittle bit bored on the odd occasion, but it was good fun and quite a good laugh.
The shows are being broadcast next monday and the monday after ;)
I also went to see the recording of "I'm sorry I havn't a clue" last night with Jack Dee and Jo Brand (she was actually quite funny at times). It was a bit slow going at times and if I'm honest, Jack looked alittle bit bored on the odd occasion, but it was good fun and quite a good laugh.
Am I right in saying that you have to pay to see "I'm sorry I haven't a clue"? Usually the BBC stuff is free to see/hear, but ISIHAC sort of tours towns and cities.
Am I right in saying that you have to pay to see "I'm sorry I haven't a clue"? Usually the BBC stuff is free to see/hear, but ISIHAC sort of tours towns and cities.
I'd love to see Brydon.
Yeah, the tickets were ?5 or ?7.50 so they were not out of the way expensive. The place sold out within a couple of days too. The Futurist (where it was held) holds about 2200 people. The show also only plays in about 6 theatres a year, so if it comes near you, make sure you act fast about getting a ticket. The local Box Office were selling ours so there was no need to go through the BBC web sites etc.
Rob's show was sold out too. I managed to get a ticket on the day though and was reasonably close to the front, but if you do get to see him, avoid sitting too close to the front as he's one of these comedians who will really play with the front few rows. Unless of course, you like that kind of thing ;)
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I saw him in Blackpool about 4 weeks ago, and to be honest I was a bit disappointed.
He's really god on programs like QI and contributes a lot, but stand up?? Just a load of one liners. I prefer more of a story. I smiled a lot, but did not laugh hysterically like I can do. The Winter Gardens venue thing in Blackpool where I saw him was roasting hot with no air conditioning, so maybe that was a factor. (The GF even said she was too hot, so It must have been like planet Mercury!)
We're gonna see Ricky Gervais in a few weeks though. I dunno how he will be.
Managed to get tickets for Frankie Boyle next October (2010!) in Manchester, and I also booked to see Rich Hall in September this year as well.
Any feedback on Rich Hall? He never fails to make me laugh when he's on the box...
I like him. I've never seen him in stand up. Let us know how you find Jimmy btw, I'm interested to hear other views.
He's almost constantly touring - by the time a live DVD has come out, he's already started another tour.
On top of that is the TV work. It can't be easy to come up with that much material. Plus he always interacts with the audience - something Chubby Brown only managed when he is being recorded.
I get the feeling that he is naturally funny rather than having to have everything scripted...
http://www.billbailey.co.uk/tour/
What can I say but excellent. :smile:
But I actually rate Rich Hall better TBH. Just purely because of his songs in the second half of his set which he does as Otis Lee Crenshaw and the Honkeytonk Arseholes. :lol:
Both well worth seeing IMO, but if I had to make a choice of one or t'other I'd pick Rich Hall.
Got my ticks booked for Frankie Boyle at the Apollo as well, but have to wait until next October for that...
Oh and errrr...*BUMP*
The naughty joke for those interested was...
Well, it made one of the Sunday papers...
"Say what you like about these servicemen amputees from Iraq and Afghanistan, but we?re going to have a ******* good Paralympic team in 2012."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/6427618/Anger-over-Jimmy-Carrs-joke-about-war-amputees.html
http://chortle.co.uk/news/2009/10/25/9836/tabloid_storm_over_carrs_joke
Saw Rob Brydon at the Liverpool Philharmonic earlier this month and he was very funny.
Only other tickets booked so far are for Amstrong & Miller but that's not next to September.
Tried to book ticks for Jason today...only date I could get (and get to) was in Flax. But it's the same night as I have Frankie Boyle ticks.
Bugger.
:smile:
Don't worry Kylie will be available next month ;)
woohoo!!
I saw Rob Brydon on Saturday night and he was very, very good. His interaction with the audience was spot on and you could tell that he was enjoying himself as well. Well worth the money :D
I also went to see the recording of "I'm sorry I havn't a clue" last night with Jack Dee and Jo Brand (she was actually quite funny at times). It was a bit slow going at times and if I'm honest, Jack looked alittle bit bored on the odd occasion, but it was good fun and quite a good laugh.
The shows are being broadcast next monday and the monday after ;)
Am I right in saying that you have to pay to see "I'm sorry I haven't a clue"? Usually the BBC stuff is free to see/hear, but ISIHAC sort of tours towns and cities.
I'd love to see Brydon.
Yeah, the tickets were ?5 or ?7.50 so they were not out of the way expensive. The place sold out within a couple of days too. The Futurist (where it was held) holds about 2200 people. The show also only plays in about 6 theatres a year, so if it comes near you, make sure you act fast about getting a ticket. The local Box Office were selling ours so there was no need to go through the BBC web sites etc.
Rob's show was sold out too. I managed to get a ticket on the day though and was reasonably close to the front, but if you do get to see him, avoid sitting too close to the front as he's one of these comedians who will really play with the front few rows. Unless of course, you like that kind of thing ;)
And when the much missed Humph ruled...
That'll be telling :-P
Not fair!
And the laser board thing?
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/frobush/mitchell.mp3
What do you think? :-P
To be honest - I think I'd rather leave it as a 'think', and leave it to my imagination.
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