Charisma
Wednesday 27th February 2008 1:38am
832 posts
Right, so I went to Crash Test Comedy in Islington last night, and it was an absolute steal. £6 a ticket to see about 9/10 acts (last night included Steve Merchant), where comedians/sketch groups test out their best new material. Obviously it's going to be hit-and-miss sometimes but last night was nearly all hit. It was fantastic. I don't think I'd have argued paying £15 for a ticket (and that includes the 25 odd quid I had to pay train fare down there). Some superb sketches, and I would recommend anyone interested in writing, or even interested in comedy, who lives near that area to go along to the next one in a few weeks, as it gave me so many ideas.
As for the man himself....I was sat third row back, and he actually talked to me when he involved the audience, and he waved his BAFTA at me!!! I thought he was very good, obviously he's only done a few shows before (in this new attempt at stand-up) and I guess it was different material than when Stuart went to see him because he didn't take his glasses off. In my personal opinion, I'd love to see him in 6 months-1 years time when he's perfected his stuff and got more confidence because I think he could be very, very good. His work with the crowd was hilarious.
Anyway, thats my review for what its worth. Done.
I think you should do it more often!