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Tom Bell & The Age Of Rockstar Death

Tom Bell/PBH's Free Fringe

Witty and intelligent, Tom Bell belongs to that class of comedian comprising non-offensive, very quirky, yet charming folk. Spinning around on cushions, and championing the results of a gentleman's degree to full effect (the show features a great 'wives of Henry VIII' audience skit), this language orientated comic with self-confessed facial alopecia performs with genuine charm, and delivers a mainly improvised set which preaches that "life is alright - despite getting old". Breaking out the poster paints, plastic plates and coloured paper ensured that the audience/performer wall was immediately broken down and was replaced by a strong, friendly connection as Bell beckoned in his audience and kept them in his grip. As enjoyable as Neil Buchanan making an Art Attack from jelly and ice cream.

The White Horse, dates vary, 2.55pm (3.55pm), free, fpp 105

tw rating: 4/5

published: Aug-2008

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