As a company one4review first became aware of Michael McIntyre in 2004, since then Geoff has been to each of his Fringe shows. With Michael averaging 5 star reviews.

Over the past year or so he has been on TV regularly on chat shows, topical news shows and celebrity quiz’s, including an appearance on ‘The Royal Variety Performance’. As is often with these rising household names we worry they may not return to their comedy roots, not so Michael McIntyre!  Despite being in the middle of a UK arena tour and filming for his new up and coming TV show, Michael delighted a packed ‘Stand Comedy Club’ Edinburgh.

The buzz started over an hour before the doors opened when an expectant audience started to gather outside the club. Even when the place was packed 40 or so others waited for the chance of returns.

Michael was greeted on stage by cheers and rousing applause. From his first appearance on stage and his comments as to how tiny the stage is and how close the audience are, to his final comments almost an hour later, he had us rolling in the isles having a wonderful time. Part of his set was typically Scottish including his definition on how highland dress was designed. He seemed to be having as much fun as we were.

This cute comedian is just such a pleasure to watch whether on TV, DVD or live but the recorded performances loose some of the charismatic electricity of his the live show. I hope his new show is a hit and that he becomes even more of a household name than he is at present. I also hope he keeps returning to the Edinburgh Fringe. Get to see him live if you can he is breath-takingly brilliant!

Michael McIntyre Live! Michael McIntyre makes a welcome return to The Stand with a work in progress ahead of his forthcoming TV show.  The Stand Comedy Club Monday 30-03-2009 doors open at 6.15pm with the one-hour show at 7pm.

SORRY SOLD OUT! Uncollected tickets go back on sale at 6.45pm on the door

www.thestand.co.uk