Kicking things off on Thursday at Royal George Charing Cross Road we had Rhys Jose and why he so desperately wants to have children…as far away from his as possible. Next was Herries Anderton, the UK’s premier crypto-comic. After Herries we had Jake Pemberton and the problem with middle class couples in swimming pools…that just won’t drown! It was then over to Rebecca Minty and how to get rid of your facial toxins and angry 11’s. Erik Olsen then took a night off from defending Greenland to deliver some classic Danish letch comedy. After Erik was Hollywood Bruno (aka Paul Mackman), a man who knows his way around the A list Bruces. Hot on Bruno’s heels was MJ and why the best relationships are Holliday romances, because they’re short. Closing the first half was the hilarious Fred Bell (pictured), a man who has done his time Iin Afghanistan and as a parent. You can guess which he thinks was easier.
After the break and some mind reading card magic before we got off to a surreal start thanks to Judd (aka Gareth Beavis), who offered a demonic roast of Gareth Beavis. Next was Gustavo Hinestrosa, a man who was born feet first, the adrenaline sport of maternity. After Gus was Tom Raphael, aka Maurice Minor, the son of an Austin Powers tribute act. It was then over to Dan Brookes, who’s living in London because it was just to cheap and easy to live up North. Owen Stanley was next with a cracking first set and just why train journeys traumatise him. It was then over to Janet Lynn, who has some issues with a car that has some serious attitude problems. Our penultimate act was Ajay who deep down wants to move to East Timor…it’s a hight thing. Closing the show was the fabulously funny Nick Bain, a man who’d do absolutely anything for his beloved Ireland, anything at all…but live in the place. This may be why he sees his ex as a skid mark on his Google maps.