One of the benefits of having the Beeb
name on this show is that one is assured of quality performers and
a slickly presented show. The running order has had virtually
every 'name' appearing from time to time together with some very
good lesser-known talent.
The
compere for the night I saw was the cool and collected Jo
Caulfield. She did her job with her own inimitable style and
entertained as well as introduced the others with panache.
Welshman
Rhod Gilbert was up first with some really good material. Rhod is
playing at the Pleasance Cellar at 20.25 and it would be well
worth checking out for his full set.
Nick
Doody was next and the Yorkshire born comedian did his reputation
no harm with an enjoyable set.
Addy
van der Borough was for me the pick of the acts. I had not had the
pleasure of seeing him before live, but I really will check out
his full set next time there is an opportunity, he is not playing
the Fringe this year.
The
final act was larger than life Ninia Benjamin. This lady has stage
presence to spare and some wicked material, especially if you are
not easily offended, however she lost it with one heckler and it
somewhat took the shine off her set.
Still,
the line-up will be different each night, so checkout it out for
some quality late night comedy.
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