Thursday night at Royal George Charing Cross Road was another fun, busy night and the comedy got off to a great start thanks to Stanislav Gunko and the joys of being anywhere except his motherland: Russia. Next was the fabulous Tracey Bowman and why the cost of running a tumble dryer has caused the rise in popularity of pegging. It was then over to Ian Colyer, a man with a look that suggests he’s not the man to ask if you need to move flat as he’ll get arrested for burglary. Gav Webb then told us he’ll soon me the owner of a three bedroom house…so long as we get a bad cold spell that’ll see of its current owners. After Gav was Richa Ahuja who might have come out as being at the very least the Q in the LGBTQ. We then had the hilarious Paddy G who had us all wondering if private tutors get a dubious get out of jail free card. Hot on Paddy’s heels was Susan Kitcatt who may not be the best fit for the Samaritans’ hotline. Next was Andy Laird, who loves an out of place French phrase. Martin Ashworth then told us just how much we should appreciate the Magnum crack before Charlie Firth closed the first half by telling us all about his virgin wife who loves a bit of frankincense and why being cast in his school’s nativity was a pivotal moment for him.
After the break, and a little celebrity magic, we got off to a great start thanks to Eoghan Collins and why theatre actors make good money in restaurants. It was then over to Brandon Brozorio and the finer logistical points of beastiality. We then had Andrew Conway, the man to speak to if you want to know where the best sleazy gyms are. Dan Brookes then explained why he moved from the North to London: you’re just not living if you’re not struggling to afford life’s basics. After Dan was Kamien Deane, who always imagined if he would ever have been performing on stage in Soho, he’d have been wearing fewer clothes. Mel Dram then explained why people who went to English public schools have a rather distinct vocal resonance. Our penultimate act was Dylan Almeida, whose father can see the best in anywhere…so long as they don’t tax him. Closing the show was the hilarious Arthur Mitchell (pictured), who discovered begging for a job as a chief negotiator might not have been the best interview tactic.