****

The title of the Bodega Brothers show is most apt. The Brothers, Rob Castell and Tom Sadler, walk on stage with tea and biscuits. Their opening number is the show’s title. Their version has the Starlight Vocal Band’s melody but their own impish lyrics.

The comedy song is their forte. They both play guitar and their harmonies are a delight. They choose a variety of music styles to put their songs across. Rap and the rock ballad, a la Meatloaf, feature strongly. The soul song to encourage the Green Party to sex up their image for me is a real winner.

Between the songs there is a bit of patter and audience banter. If members of the audience do well, they can earn a biscuit. There is a purpose to the handing out of biscuits because near the end Rob Castell does an improvised rap based on the names of the biscuit winners.

An entertaining show full of invention.

****  

Afternoon Delight

Company: - The Bodego Brothers 

Venue: -  Pleasance Upstairs V 33

Dates: - 5 to 31 August 2009 (not 12,24 )

Times: - 15.15 to 16.15

Fringe Programme Page: - p20   (C8)