What an absolute cracker of a night we had Thursday at The Royal George (soho). First to the stage and to a fabulously up for it audience was Jack Scullion and his volunteers and some beer mat poetry. Next was Calvin Smith and an updating of the Seven Deadly Sins for the 21st century. It was then over to Nicky Vere-Compton and a one song to flying saucers. After Nicky was Becky Jade who is coming to the end of her tidying phase, which has left her with just her cat and favourite vibrator. It was then over to Declan Evans who’s from Essex where the audiences can be a bit more aggressive…especially if his nan’s in the crowd. We then had Dulcie Whadcock, who taught us that if you’re not doing it DONG, you’re doing it incorrectly. After Dulcie was Leo Ma. If you want the best chat-up lines for a sex party, don’t ask Leo! It was then the turn of Tim Purchas, who was once rejected by a flashlight, before Tony Carr hit us with everything from dog fingering to the confusing etymology of jizz. Ollie Taylor then confessed to being a bit tramphobic…largely due to his driving theory test. Closing the first half was the queen of the bargain, Sue-the-Cleaner (aka Liam Harney). Sue gave the crowd some great money saving tips and advice to help with the cost of living crisis.
After the break we got off to a great start thanks to Felix Parkin who wasn’t a cool kid at school, but thankfully not a “G” kid. The legend of The Milky Bar Kid (aka Ben Roberts – pictured) was next with some gossip from the old days. It was then over to Josh Mason and a bit of mindreading magic before Tevin Everett proved he’s a real feminist and a true believer in equality…especially when it comes to dealing with armed intruders. Maddie London then explained how to get to Heaven by lighting the blue touch paper. It was then over to Lucy Clark who recently got burnt as red as a brothel light whilst down under. After Lucy was Garyn Williams who due to liking music had to go through a problematic process of coming out as straight. Calum Di Lieto then dispelled the notion of guilt when ski equipment and disabled loos are concerned. Closing the show was the hilarious Marc Salmon and some full on, adrenaline meditation plus the awkward tension created during those very early phone calls.
Well that was a fun show. Headlining next Thursday at The Royal George (soho) we’ve Jack Scullion and Laura Laura Gómez.