Video: pre-show rituals and superstitions
Comedy agency Avalon have asked some of their acts to reveal their pre-show rituals and superstitions. See the resultant video below.
Russell Kane says he takes Coke (the drink), Tom Deacon reveals his toilet record, Helen Keen seems quite forgetful, Carl Donnelly tricks his brain, Peacock & Gamble hug, Grainne Maguire says it's the intro music that's important, Matt Forde checks his chin, Jigsaw are divided over the idea of 'me time', and Gareth Richards has a banana. Plus WitTank (pictured) show off their elaborate warm-up routine...
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