 Where in the world could you get a guest list
of
this quality and quantity on one line-up except in the middle of
Edinburgh with Topping & Butch!
I
couldn’t believe my luck when I discovered who was on the line-up and
to actually be present and see what these people get up to on a night
off!
This
had to have been one of the top tickets for the night, selling out the
big upside down purple cow that is E4 Udderbelly a phenomenal array of
guests doing things that only Topping & Butch could dream up!
I
love T & B but to deliver this particular list of guests in to their
warped hands is a bit like leading lambs to the woollen mill.
Kate
Kopstick, renowned performer, TV personality and Head comedy reviewer
for the Scotsman got off lightly introducing this bloody fantastic show
and after one musical number the 12 piece house band, Siyaya from
Zimbabwe came on.
 Maggie
Bourgein brought on Reg D Hunter, resplendent in PVC basque and kilt,
who joined in a rendition of 'That’s Why the Lady is a Tramp' which
could almost
translated to 'This way the Laddie Looks so Camp' ,if you could ever
describe Reg that way.
They
then sang a song about Cherie Blair during which she made a personal
appearance carrying her new autobiography. It was actually talented
young comedian Zoe Lyons, the resemblance is scary and she uses it in
her act.
Lizzy
Roper and Justin Edwards were introduced given the words to a hoedown
number for later in the show.
The
show 'Greedy was joined by members of 'Tossers' in a Shakespearian pop
showdown ending in an 'Oops up Side Your Head' floor dance carefully
watched over by Christine and Neil Hamilton. Having them join in on the
floor would have been too hilarious for words.
Topping
& Butch took a well-earned respite leaving us in the safe hands of
Kirk Van Rimmer ex-porn star cum comedian.
Finally
Lizzy and Justin returned to do a ho-down.
It
seems like Topping & Butch have the charisma to get other performers
to do unusual things in front of an audience. Their magic ways with
words rub off on their people skills.
The
question remains how on the 21st of August could they be Topping this
line-up and could you be Butch enough to fight your way in to getting a
ticket assuming it is not sold out!
This
fantastic show left its audience hungry for more and the straightest
heterosexual would have worn bondage gear to ensure this.
I
want to give it 6 but we are only allowed up to five.
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