It was a really fun night at The Star of Kings Monday. First to the stage was Andrew Fox. Andy’s very proud of his family’s motto: “not a high bar, but not behind bars”. It was then over to Richard Wheatley who as a kid was disappointed when he ended up with a metal plate in his head and he couldn’t attach magnets to himself. We then had Tony Carr who doesn’t get dick pics, largely due to the fact he still takes his film to Boots. After Tony was Louis Fletcher (pictured) who identifies as it/that batshit crazy fabulousness. It was then over to Frances Jane and some interesting facts about mummies. Mossy was next with the tole age has on swollen feet before Declan Evans confessed he wasn’t the best at maths when at school. Martin Ashworth then called out the big JC on being a bit of a nepo-baby. After Martin was Jon Lee and just why 4,000 tons of food are being wasted feeding people of Birmingham. We then had Seraj Alijan, a single Iranian aka an unattended Bagdaddy. Closing the first half was Felix Parkin and a tale of potential romance, a best forgotten kebabs situation and a dead hamster.
After the break we got off to a great start thanks to the simply brilliant Phil Green and the problem of the never-ending boomer goodbye. Zak Baker then explained when whistling in the street isn’t sexual harassment: when it gets you a record deal. Matt Young was next with the question, can a parent be too supportive of you being gay. It turns out a resounding yes! It was then the turn of Kimberly Policella, whom upon moving over here from the US discovered to her disappointment that not all Brits sound like Hugh Grant. Rick Sen-ley was after Kimberly and he longs for the good old days. Specifically the 90s…the 1890’s! Max Gill then told us about the musical that was written about him at school, the musical that ironically made him heterosexual. Next was Steve Garry who is working his way through war and peace, aka his work contract. Up after Steve we had Rob Ash who has had some stellar heckles in his time, mainly from the kids he works with. Closing the show was the fabulous Laura Gómez. From ghosts to love and lucrative pottery classes to why Mike loves since so much, Laura is determined to stay a hopeless romantic.
So that was another fun night at The tar of Kings. Next Monday is G&B’s monthly New Act Competition, where the acts compete for the cash, the trophy, the paid guest spot, the lifetime’s BYOB pass and a place in next year’s all Stars Competition. See you then.