comedy review

Pegabovine: Polite Club

Pegabovine

The Truthinator, a contraption consisting of a triangle and a cowbell, is one of many aspects of this show that are funny and innovative. Another is the invention of Wainwright, a nineteenth century character sporting a top hat and writing about his attempts to bring civility to the world by digging a tunnel to 'the Indies' ('Is it digging or dagging?' he muses). Our host Davis Wateracre presents a warm and fuzzy show rather than an uproariously hilarious one, but that doesn't matter, not least because his witty song lyrics are accompanied by much tuneful strumming of the guitar, and he involves the audience in a charming and - obviously - polite manner. He is hugely likeable, even he does swear a couple of times.

Pleasance Courtyard, 30 Jul - 25 Aug (not 11, 18), prices vary, fpp 86

tw rating: 4/5

published: Aug-2008

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