British Comedy Guide

The Penny Dreadfuls

When I was a kid, I found that I loved unheard of bands and went cool on them once they hit mainstream. Knowing this was going to happen, I'd love them all the more while they were still relatively unknown.

I don't think the same thing is happening now, especially as I'm aware of it, but I genuinely think that the Penny Dreadfuls, on stage at least, are amongst the funniest, cleverest and most innovative performers around.

Aenaes Faversham Forever in Edinburgh last year, was one of the most inspirational things I've ever seen - and they're there again this year - get on it!

I don't work for them or anything...

I haven't seen them perform live, but I did love their radio series. One of the best things I've heard in a long while.

For those interested, there is a YouTube group called The Faverfans who amongst other things have put the entire series of The Penny Dreadfuls Present... on YouTube.

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