Comic Reivew - Silky, Egg & Springstein
This gig was in a new venue for myself, the Theatre Royal and Opera House in old Wakefield town. Quite a posh venue which the comics were quick to pick up on but overall a nice little place to see comedy. A spacious lounge, comfy seats, recommended.
The compere was Silky, who I've had the pleasure of seeing a few times before. He was on top form as usual, the idea of their being a Wakefield Phantom was hilarious. We got one musical number from Silky this time round, the very funny 'Your hair is on fire'. He did his job of warming the crowd up perfectly, a good set all round.
The first act was George Egg. Now I didn't know what to expect from this guy as reviews varied greatly as to whether he was any good or not, most saying he was hilarious, others saying he was odd at best. At first I wasn't sure if he was going to be actually funny as he started producing props and not speaking, an interesting approach but not wet yourself hilarious. Well I was proven wrong as I soon started chuckeling and his comical little shrugs and grins won the audience over pretty quickly. I didn't appreciate being called a cunt for owning a Commodore 64 but im willing to forgive and forget.
The main act was one Anvil Springstein, who I hadn't obtained any info on before the gig. A comedian with over 15 years of experience which shows on the stage as he manages the crowd with ease. He really got me thinking about how shit kids shows are today and what a cliche Scouser jokes really are, whilst being funny. The guy cracked me up and he was only talking about Carlisle. A top comedian who anyone with a sense of humour would like.
The compere was Silky, who I've had the pleasure of seeing a few times before. He was on top form as usual, the idea of their being a Wakefield Phantom was hilarious. We got one musical number from Silky this time round, the very funny 'Your hair is on fire'. He did his job of warming the crowd up perfectly, a good set all round.
The first act was George Egg. Now I didn't know what to expect from this guy as reviews varied greatly as to whether he was any good or not, most saying he was hilarious, others saying he was odd at best. At first I wasn't sure if he was going to be actually funny as he started producing props and not speaking, an interesting approach but not wet yourself hilarious. Well I was proven wrong as I soon started chuckeling and his comical little shrugs and grins won the audience over pretty quickly. I didn't appreciate being called a cunt for owning a Commodore 64 but im willing to forgive and forget.
The main act was one Anvil Springstein, who I hadn't obtained any info on before the gig. A comedian with over 15 years of experience which shows on the stage as he manages the crowd with ease. He really got me thinking about how shit kids shows are today and what a cliche Scouser jokes really are, whilst being funny. The guy cracked me up and he was only talking about Carlisle. A top comedian who anyone with a sense of humour would like.
