It was a fun and busy night at The Bell on Wednesday. Nick Morey kicked things off with news that he recently worked for a non-profit organisation. Admittedly, it wasn’t supposed to be a non-profit organisation. It was then over to Richard Wheatley and the bum orchestra. We then had Angus Barrett and the musically accompanied prose that had us deep in thought. After Angus was Jack Clerkin, who was eager to tell us the story of losing his virginity…any day now! We then had Chris Willow, the flat-eyed the dragon slayer with enough imaginary gold to buy an imaginary house. The fabulous Amber Phillips was next with the news that she’ll soon be turning 30, but she’s not holding out for hitting maturity any day soon. Rosie G then asked the room for as many phone numbers as possible…and marshmallows. Gabriel Celaya then told us he reckons dating your therapist is just good faith in their own work. Closing the first half was the hilarious Martina O’Sullivan, who is doing her best to get rid of Irish notions and their assorted eejits.
After the break, and a bit of noughts and crosses magic, the fabulously funny Sonny Savage had us pondering whether Jesus might have ended up as a Cornish farmer. Next was Sikandar Zaman and how to make anyone feel awkward right from the moment you meet them. Erita Chen then told us lots of wonderful things about the welcoming and professionally governed country in which she’s studying. After Erita was the hilarious Selina Kelly, who’s so pale she says her favourite make-up is the one preferred by morticians. It was then over to Mani Ahmed who still suspects our spices are being hidden in the British Museum. Sofia Cano was next and is beginning to wonder if she’s been Zone 6 catfished. The evening’s penultimate act was Rob McAlone, whom everyone agreed should never be honest in a job interview. Closing the show was the brilliant Caroline Madds (pictured) and everything from hot yoga to TK Max and inflamed testicles to post Prosecco stress disorder. And if you’re up at the Fringe this year you can catch Caroline in Buzzin’ at Nineties at The City Cafe.