comedy review

Ian Stone - Where's The Down

Ian Stone

Unsurprisingly, for a comedian, Ian Stone likes a good old moan. He's looking for the downside in life, a point he makes clear from the outset, so don't go expecting to hear about ducks, pillows or duvets. Stone thinks there's a lot to be down about in the world, but frankly, it's hard to feel down when you're laughing so much. It's not cutting edge material; Gordon Brown is covered, as are organic chickens, but it's all well honed and brilliantly delivered, and Stone proves that he can mine a moan from anything: he even hates the friendliness of countryside folk who say "hello" as they pass. All the more ironic, then, that his show left little to moan about. A wonderfully,whimsical whiner.

Pleasance Courtyard, 30 Jul - 25 Aug (not 6,13), 10.40pm (11.40pm), prices vary, fpp 60

tw rating: 4/5

published: Aug-2008

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