A quiet night saw Sean Turner making his Mc debut; along side Howard Lee as part of our multi compare experiment. WD40 came up in conversation, always creeps up on you that one. The second week of our new lights and new mic, just the stand to come next week! James Christopher kicked off the acts back from Edinburgh. Some old and new stuff from the llc regular. We even had a scientist in the audience on a science themed night (which most acts completely ignored as usual.) Paul Gerrard was second with his witty gems. James Tilman closed the first half with talk of family vales and coming from Yorkshire, he looks like a certain bald celebrity slated by Eminem a few years ago. Edgy stuff indeed.
Howard was mc-ing the second half, taking to it like a duck to slightly tapid water. Howard introduced the first act in this section the infamous Dr Carlos, which he introduced as ‘socially defunct’. This was an accurate description as he proceeded to talk about looking like a gay stalky weirdo murder. With other material including dressing as Freddy Kruger. His next appearance at Long Live Comedy will be much anticipated. Nat Wicks. Her first gig, she’s from Middlesbrough not that she’s proud of it! Cyber bully effected her as if coming from Boro wasn’t enough! She talked about the dreaded no2 on a virgin train and inevitable problems that occur. Confidently delivered. Howard then eased the audience into the competition with the promise of chocolates. Six goodies, with six clues to name the band, based on a conversation full of clues, very uplifting and amusing.
Rich Pullen closed the night with material about the back of the stage and seemingly free flowing observations of the night. Thanked people for picking the club over the temptation of seeing Micheal Bubble or Basshunter. Looking very much like a young Rufus Hound. Vibrant and enthusiastic, looking solid even in this early stage of his stand up ‘career’. Even talked about the random guy outside the Switzerland Super Kaleida Another fun night at the D + P.
Friday, September 24, 2010
LLC @ the dog and parrot
Sep. 21st 2010. - Relaunch (sort of)
The first review in ages! Last week the show was cancelled for the second time in our 4 year history. The first time the pub ran out of beer, so not our fault. But last week non-appearnace of comics and audience made us pull it again. Instead all the regulars decended to the D&P to discuss ways to make it better. (And thrash Barry at pool.)
So here it was- our first new improved (well, gradually improving)comedy night. We had new blinding stage lights making the performers all sweaty, new music, a photographer taking decent photos, a good crowd and some good acts.
First up was local legend Gav Webster gracing our humble stage to try out some new material- a top start to the night. Professional number two Dan Willis also got up with some new notes balanced by a few tried and tested gags.
Among the emerging acts was Sean Turner with his now legendary IMMORTALITY BOX routine- I won't explain any more, just try to see it. Tom Tolston (looking like an ALDI De Niro)entertained us with life as a mature student- going to ironic 80's discos when you still have flashbacks from the real thing. Adam Lumley provided some local flavour with comments on metro travel and glaxy radio. Simon Buglass finished the night fighting against predjudice towards the bigger boned man. Simon started on our stage exactly one year ago and since then he's started his own night and played at the edinburgh fringe- another comedy flower grown in the manure of Long Live comedy.
George Zach was tonights compere holding it all together, and we had a rare appearance by Al Key who stepped up for 2 minutes and told 5 jokes. But one was the best joke we've heard all year, so job done.
The night ended with our take on 'Just a Minute' the radio 4 panel show. A podcast of that is coming soon. For more photos see our facebook page. (see above)
The first review in ages! Last week the show was cancelled for the second time in our 4 year history. The first time the pub ran out of beer, so not our fault. But last week non-appearnace of comics and audience made us pull it again. Instead all the regulars decended to the D&P to discuss ways to make it better. (And thrash Barry at pool.)
So here it was- our first new improved (well, gradually improving)comedy night. We had new blinding stage lights making the performers all sweaty, new music, a photographer taking decent photos, a good crowd and some good acts.
First up was local legend Gav Webster gracing our humble stage to try out some new material- a top start to the night. Professional number two Dan Willis also got up with some new notes balanced by a few tried and tested gags.
Among the emerging acts was Sean Turner with his now legendary IMMORTALITY BOX routine- I won't explain any more, just try to see it. Tom Tolston (looking like an ALDI De Niro)entertained us with life as a mature student- going to ironic 80's discos when you still have flashbacks from the real thing. Adam Lumley provided some local flavour with comments on metro travel and glaxy radio. Simon Buglass finished the night fighting against predjudice towards the bigger boned man. Simon started on our stage exactly one year ago and since then he's started his own night and played at the edinburgh fringe- another comedy flower grown in the manure of Long Live comedy.
George Zach was tonights compere holding it all together, and we had a rare appearance by Al Key who stepped up for 2 minutes and told 5 jokes. But one was the best joke we've heard all year, so job done.
The night ended with our take on 'Just a Minute' the radio 4 panel show. A podcast of that is coming soon. For more photos see our facebook page. (see above)
LLC @ the dog and parrot
31st August
Dan Willis was back Mcing, back from Edinburgh festival from his popular Jocks and Geordies gig to a somewhat more intimate crowd. He did a good job relaxing the audience into it, like a true pro (well he is a pro!). Callums naked modelling days were addressed, which is hard to forget for anyone who’s heard about them before. The first act on was a guy who’s probably played first in the club more than any other act Paul Gerrard, with some new material that delighted. I wrote LLC’s most prolific ginger instead of gigger (that merit would likely be John Smith). Canny observations and zaniness. Howard Lee next up debonair, punchy and lightening quick one liners, trying new material. Ian Edhouse next with tales on the LLC toilets and education. He’s a self confessed geek, stating as you get older your standards enviably drop.
Dan was back after the break commenting on the paper stuck to the microphone (classy and professional are we!) Pete Thompson up next with songs about his baby and his jam cover all on the wonderful musical instrument that is the DS! Sean Turner up next with his surreal ness. Finally Chris Cross was headlining off of Britain’s Got Talent and that. Talked about some weird things like sex with animals, darkness and weirdness. Looks a bit like Russell Brand. He performed some contortion by having back boobs and dislocating his shoulder and showing up the results. Strange, but enchanting. One of the oddest nights as LLC for sure.
Dan Willis was back Mcing, back from Edinburgh festival from his popular Jocks and Geordies gig to a somewhat more intimate crowd. He did a good job relaxing the audience into it, like a true pro (well he is a pro!). Callums naked modelling days were addressed, which is hard to forget for anyone who’s heard about them before. The first act on was a guy who’s probably played first in the club more than any other act Paul Gerrard, with some new material that delighted. I wrote LLC’s most prolific ginger instead of gigger (that merit would likely be John Smith). Canny observations and zaniness. Howard Lee next up debonair, punchy and lightening quick one liners, trying new material. Ian Edhouse next with tales on the LLC toilets and education. He’s a self confessed geek, stating as you get older your standards enviably drop.
Dan was back after the break commenting on the paper stuck to the microphone (classy and professional are we!) Pete Thompson up next with songs about his baby and his jam cover all on the wonderful musical instrument that is the DS! Sean Turner up next with his surreal ness. Finally Chris Cross was headlining off of Britain’s Got Talent and that. Talked about some weird things like sex with animals, darkness and weirdness. Looks a bit like Russell Brand. He performed some contortion by having back boobs and dislocating his shoulder and showing up the results. Strange, but enchanting. One of the oddest nights as LLC for sure.
LLC @ the dog and parrot
24th August
Joe Mclachlan was Mc tonight. Don’t mention football he hates it. He probed the crowd like a veteran I think It was his first time mc-ing the night though. Up first was George back from Edinburgh was looking very debonair. Working the stage with animal sex stories. Sharon Race with some material was the next comedy fodder. Parties for the sake of parties and love of fat food were topics she mulled over. The best things life are free the veteran club performer wailed over, some very good stuff from Sharon. John Thornley next an ex accountant doing new material, puny tales from suburbia. Wacky and off the wall humour. Awkwardly weird off beat ideas.
BUBBA LAHZI – An older South African gent I hope he won’t mind me saying, political satire from the outsider point of view, interesting. Andy Clarke next he has his glasses on so he can see our beady eyes. He shared his chocolates (I won’t ruine his expensive joke) Talked about his last gig and having a sensitive operation (something up his arse). Did a nice impression of a tea pot. Sharpe, quick and very witty, working as a carer another flow of consciousness.
John – new to the club looking beyond his years with a beard and moustache, He’s a film student who farts in relationships. Finishing up was Jack Norris with his 1st gig. Showed promise. Joe ended the night talking about his girlfriend snoring.
Joe Mclachlan was Mc tonight. Don’t mention football he hates it. He probed the crowd like a veteran I think It was his first time mc-ing the night though. Up first was George back from Edinburgh was looking very debonair. Working the stage with animal sex stories. Sharon Race with some material was the next comedy fodder. Parties for the sake of parties and love of fat food were topics she mulled over. The best things life are free the veteran club performer wailed over, some very good stuff from Sharon. John Thornley next an ex accountant doing new material, puny tales from suburbia. Wacky and off the wall humour. Awkwardly weird off beat ideas.
BUBBA LAHZI – An older South African gent I hope he won’t mind me saying, political satire from the outsider point of view, interesting. Andy Clarke next he has his glasses on so he can see our beady eyes. He shared his chocolates (I won’t ruine his expensive joke) Talked about his last gig and having a sensitive operation (something up his arse). Did a nice impression of a tea pot. Sharpe, quick and very witty, working as a carer another flow of consciousness.
John – new to the club looking beyond his years with a beard and moustache, He’s a film student who farts in relationships. Finishing up was Jack Norris with his 1st gig. Showed promise. Joe ended the night talking about his girlfriend snoring.
LLC @ the dog parrot
27th July
Callum was the MC for the first time in an age! Looking very debonair, he told tales of being a postie. Paul Gerrard was the first act up on stage, with his usual quick fire rug pulling. People breaking into your house was an amusing tale. Kevin Wilkinson up next with some new stuff. Family talk. Looking very youthful out of his work clothes. Callum came back on with masturbation stories. Phil Harker may double up as a Chesney Hawks look-alike. Good use of language, Warm, colourful and vibrant. Did a good impression of a Hippo and some good word play.
Callum back up after the break talking about racism in comedy. Billy Bob Thornton up next who looks cannily like club co founder Pete Thompson. Very wordy with cowboy ness country tracks and a song about his girl. Skilfully mulled over his mistakes like an art form. Jesus is watching ya! Andy Clark up next, who has come straight out of hospital for the gig, like a trooper. His first time at LLC and 2nd gig I believe. Mixed the legal drugs with his special drugs a total string of consciousness in his act, very flowing. Potentially Geordie comedy gold. Poked fun at someone called DR Carlos, never heard of him. Gavin Webster like, something about wasp Nazis at the end. Callum ended on a Wisk joke. Fun times!
Callum was the MC for the first time in an age! Looking very debonair, he told tales of being a postie. Paul Gerrard was the first act up on stage, with his usual quick fire rug pulling. People breaking into your house was an amusing tale. Kevin Wilkinson up next with some new stuff. Family talk. Looking very youthful out of his work clothes. Callum came back on with masturbation stories. Phil Harker may double up as a Chesney Hawks look-alike. Good use of language, Warm, colourful and vibrant. Did a good impression of a Hippo and some good word play.
Callum back up after the break talking about racism in comedy. Billy Bob Thornton up next who looks cannily like club co founder Pete Thompson. Very wordy with cowboy ness country tracks and a song about his girl. Skilfully mulled over his mistakes like an art form. Jesus is watching ya! Andy Clark up next, who has come straight out of hospital for the gig, like a trooper. His first time at LLC and 2nd gig I believe. Mixed the legal drugs with his special drugs a total string of consciousness in his act, very flowing. Potentially Geordie comedy gold. Poked fun at someone called DR Carlos, never heard of him. Gavin Webster like, something about wasp Nazis at the end. Callum ended on a Wisk joke. Fun times!
LLC @ the dog and parrot
13th July
George was back Mcing Bear ribbing and dicking about on stage. Up first was Pete Thompson with his musictastic DS songsmithness. Tune tonight was “ladies”. Annoyance based banter and another song with musical puns. Good stuff. Christian Steel up next, putting on an impromptu performance, being dragged up by George no doubt. He talked about living in London, dressed very dapper with a string of consciousness style, unmatched. Like child hyperactivity applied to adulthood.
In the second section George returned heckling the crowd, like you do. His wing man story came up again. Ben Messenger was up next, name based comedy, he was wearing particularly dark clothing for the summer, but hey sometimes you want to stand out. Only his 2nd gig, his wit was very dry and shows great potential. Dave Nitcheze next talking joblessness, porn, dry and stylishly dressed with snappy one liners. Also talked Adverts and jobs, great vocal tone, definitely one to watch.
George was back with vengeance in the third section arguing about something (can’t read my writing again durrr). Sean Turner was next, actor extraordinaire with surreal comedy, flights of fantasy, metro fair dodging stories and other anecdotes. Very eccentric. Alistaire Greeves up last with a self depreciating style. Lovable loser with a witty banter. George ended on a Sarah Jessica Parker joke the poor woman, as if it isn’t bad enough looking like a horse. Great night!
George was back Mcing Bear ribbing and dicking about on stage. Up first was Pete Thompson with his musictastic DS songsmithness. Tune tonight was “ladies”. Annoyance based banter and another song with musical puns. Good stuff. Christian Steel up next, putting on an impromptu performance, being dragged up by George no doubt. He talked about living in London, dressed very dapper with a string of consciousness style, unmatched. Like child hyperactivity applied to adulthood.
In the second section George returned heckling the crowd, like you do. His wing man story came up again. Ben Messenger was up next, name based comedy, he was wearing particularly dark clothing for the summer, but hey sometimes you want to stand out. Only his 2nd gig, his wit was very dry and shows great potential. Dave Nitcheze next talking joblessness, porn, dry and stylishly dressed with snappy one liners. Also talked Adverts and jobs, great vocal tone, definitely one to watch.
George was back with vengeance in the third section arguing about something (can’t read my writing again durrr). Sean Turner was next, actor extraordinaire with surreal comedy, flights of fantasy, metro fair dodging stories and other anecdotes. Very eccentric. Alistaire Greeves up last with a self depreciating style. Lovable loser with a witty banter. George ended on a Sarah Jessica Parker joke the poor woman, as if it isn’t bad enough looking like a horse. Great night!
LLC @ the dog and parrot
June 29th 2010
Mc was again Dan Willis this week as he opened up with some club news two of the regular comedians had been taken to the hospital in the same night, catastophrophy indeed. He also noted someone in the crowd was pregnant so it could become three hospitalised. Phil Harker came up first, likeable character with some animal impressions, a bit like Russell Howard, but without the bong eyes. He talked about gyming it up, something more of us should be doing looking around Newcastle! Adam Lumley next up. Looking smart in an army like jacket, he’s another wrestler (the clubs full of them!). Loud and confrontational, did some Jade Goody material, I Phone and politics related jokes. Paulo De La Cruz next with Latin comedy looked very familiar. Gave some englishisms and performed a song about trusers.
Dan was talking childbirth again according to my notes for ages! We learnt more than we wanted to about child birth that night! Ian Todd was next up with randomness, wearing a star wars T-Shirt which is very Ian (I know I’m fascinated with T-Shirts Alright!). He was bantering about swimming pools, dogging and dating classifieds. Some Dan and George banter ensued as is traditional for the club. Bob Graham up next a Scottish comedian who will do anything for beer apparently. Clever word plays and talked about living in Australia. Another gig and month over!
Mc was again Dan Willis this week as he opened up with some club news two of the regular comedians had been taken to the hospital in the same night, catastophrophy indeed. He also noted someone in the crowd was pregnant so it could become three hospitalised. Phil Harker came up first, likeable character with some animal impressions, a bit like Russell Howard, but without the bong eyes. He talked about gyming it up, something more of us should be doing looking around Newcastle! Adam Lumley next up. Looking smart in an army like jacket, he’s another wrestler (the clubs full of them!). Loud and confrontational, did some Jade Goody material, I Phone and politics related jokes. Paulo De La Cruz next with Latin comedy looked very familiar. Gave some englishisms and performed a song about trusers.
Dan was talking childbirth again according to my notes for ages! We learnt more than we wanted to about child birth that night! Ian Todd was next up with randomness, wearing a star wars T-Shirt which is very Ian (I know I’m fascinated with T-Shirts Alright!). He was bantering about swimming pools, dogging and dating classifieds. Some Dan and George banter ensued as is traditional for the club. Bob Graham up next a Scottish comedian who will do anything for beer apparently. Clever word plays and talked about living in Australia. Another gig and month over!
LLC @ the dog and parrot
June 22nd 2010
Even George back to Mcing duties, with his usual Greek banter. He even has his own mc-ing catchphrase now “I don’t know where I’m going with this”. First act up was regular MC Dan Willis noting Georges sexual exploits or lack of. Being a lucky sex charm and getting in trouble with the boyfriend of a lover. Paul Gerrard next with punchy jokes and incest (jokes not actually incest). George gives sex advice and Lee Kyle is the final act before the break with his flag trivia, amusing flag based jokes which was a truly flagtastic display.
Up after the break was Kai’s Edinburgh preview show exclusive to LLC. Kai made a reference to George being deported I couldn’t possibly comment. Evolution is the name of his show; he talked also about bathroom etiquette and relationships. Stories about educating his girlfriend, Geordie stereotypes, his brother and lap dancing were all hilarious. He apologised for the roughness of his show, but this was true raw power. More stories about the revenge of the airbag, the evolution of dogs, visual toilet humour and the perils of massage. An action packed evening with a nice healthy crowd, I really enjoyed it!
Even George back to Mcing duties, with his usual Greek banter. He even has his own mc-ing catchphrase now “I don’t know where I’m going with this”. First act up was regular MC Dan Willis noting Georges sexual exploits or lack of. Being a lucky sex charm and getting in trouble with the boyfriend of a lover. Paul Gerrard next with punchy jokes and incest (jokes not actually incest). George gives sex advice and Lee Kyle is the final act before the break with his flag trivia, amusing flag based jokes which was a truly flagtastic display.
Up after the break was Kai’s Edinburgh preview show exclusive to LLC. Kai made a reference to George being deported I couldn’t possibly comment. Evolution is the name of his show; he talked also about bathroom etiquette and relationships. Stories about educating his girlfriend, Geordie stereotypes, his brother and lap dancing were all hilarious. He apologised for the roughness of his show, but this was true raw power. More stories about the revenge of the airbag, the evolution of dogs, visual toilet humour and the perils of massage. An action packed evening with a nice healthy crowd, I really enjoyed it!
LLC @ dog and parrot
June 15th 2010
Dan Mcing for the second week in a row so more ribbing of the last Mc before him Even George Zach. Dan also talked about being an uncle and weddings. The first act up was Alan Fletcher, talking about where he’s from, self depreciation and growing up in Northern Ireland. Quick witted with clever stories. James Christopher up next with stories of childhood bullying and Woody Allen-esque delivery. Quick witty, very puny with a shotgun style for one liners. George tried to chip in with one of his jokes, suffice to say, it didn’t help. James was trying out some new stuff, ending on a good footy joke.
John Thornley stepped in as a replacement to a guy who didn’t show. He did some impressions and talked supermarkets, but it was a tough crowd tonight. His style is somewhat ranty and feels like a flow of consciousness. Pete Thompson did a song about being a dad and his jam parody all on his DS, top notch stuff.
Rich Pullen with his 4th gig, heckled by George, he can’t keep stum! He talked about young people failing, vuvuelas and made a reference to the awkwardness of his own name. Another jolly night had by all accounts.
Dan Mcing for the second week in a row so more ribbing of the last Mc before him Even George Zach. Dan also talked about being an uncle and weddings. The first act up was Alan Fletcher, talking about where he’s from, self depreciation and growing up in Northern Ireland. Quick witted with clever stories. James Christopher up next with stories of childhood bullying and Woody Allen-esque delivery. Quick witty, very puny with a shotgun style for one liners. George tried to chip in with one of his jokes, suffice to say, it didn’t help. James was trying out some new stuff, ending on a good footy joke.
John Thornley stepped in as a replacement to a guy who didn’t show. He did some impressions and talked supermarkets, but it was a tough crowd tonight. His style is somewhat ranty and feels like a flow of consciousness. Pete Thompson did a song about being a dad and his jam parody all on his DS, top notch stuff.
Rich Pullen with his 4th gig, heckled by George, he can’t keep stum! He talked about young people failing, vuvuelas and made a reference to the awkwardness of his own name. Another jolly night had by all accounts.
LLC @ dog and parrot
June 1st 2010
Dan Willis was back to reclaim his thrown as LLC MC that’s a mouthful! Lots of audience banter ensued as usual, then he introduced the first act of the night Chris Errington, with his regular material, politics and porn utensils (don’t ask!), bright and quirky comedy as we’ve come to expect from him. James Beck next, He’s from Leeds bright and vibrant set, talking religion and various other subjects. Like Michael McIntyre with a filthy mouth.
Dawn? next talking about internet proposals. Phil Golder Talking about that hot topic of the day the habits of giants. The awkwardness of being a man and jobs.
After another break Dan was telling a story about the time he met Cheryl Tweedy’s brother and the unfortunate resulting incidents. Up next was Carlos with a weird performance of mainly new material. Dan talked more about hecklers and a squaddie tale. Beth Anderson up next who Dan didn’t realise was an act and was ribbing earlier. Looking very sassy with a Sandy from Greece look on the bottom and a camouflage top. Speech therapy stories, hen dos and marriage tales ensued, very amusing, though she sways a lot like a ship in a wavy dock yard.
Rich Pullen next his 2nd gig ever, which when witnessing the polished ness and confidence of his act is surprising. He talked about politics and school days. Nice spinal tap T-shirt to boot. Al Key up next with one quick and effective joke. Even George up next, the occasional sound man sticking to what he does best. Eurovision, stories of priests setting up comedy clubs and his last date and the morning after. Another night of zany dog and parrot hilarity.
Dan Willis was back to reclaim his thrown as LLC MC that’s a mouthful! Lots of audience banter ensued as usual, then he introduced the first act of the night Chris Errington, with his regular material, politics and porn utensils (don’t ask!), bright and quirky comedy as we’ve come to expect from him. James Beck next, He’s from Leeds bright and vibrant set, talking religion and various other subjects. Like Michael McIntyre with a filthy mouth.
Dawn? next talking about internet proposals. Phil Golder Talking about that hot topic of the day the habits of giants. The awkwardness of being a man and jobs.
After another break Dan was telling a story about the time he met Cheryl Tweedy’s brother and the unfortunate resulting incidents. Up next was Carlos with a weird performance of mainly new material. Dan talked more about hecklers and a squaddie tale. Beth Anderson up next who Dan didn’t realise was an act and was ribbing earlier. Looking very sassy with a Sandy from Greece look on the bottom and a camouflage top. Speech therapy stories, hen dos and marriage tales ensued, very amusing, though she sways a lot like a ship in a wavy dock yard.
Rich Pullen next his 2nd gig ever, which when witnessing the polished ness and confidence of his act is surprising. He talked about politics and school days. Nice spinal tap T-shirt to boot. Al Key up next with one quick and effective joke. Even George up next, the occasional sound man sticking to what he does best. Eurovision, stories of priests setting up comedy clubs and his last date and the morning after. Another night of zany dog and parrot hilarity.
LLC @ dog and parrot
May 18th 2010
George in for Dan again, he’s starting to expect this now! He talked about local dialects especially for the north east! Chris Errington up first, talking partners, haircuts, songs and TV. Half of the duo pirate chat, very surreal comedy, but also very funny. Eddie French up next talked about warm up exercises, looking like Elvis on steroids. Talked pop music, solid performance.
After the break George talks about coming to England. Phil Golder talked old friends, Thai brides, Tesco's in Thailand, with controversial comedic views, AIDS, Political stuff and Paedophilia scare mongering. Tim Strange up next with a batman T-Shirt this week, talking Dutch, having a girlfriend, wanking and getting drunk through peer pressure, dry but very witty.
John Baker was doing Jeremy Kyle stuff, benefit cheats, the government, darkness, tracksuits and McIntyre-isms. A thus ended another random bout of giggles at the dog and parrot.
George in for Dan again, he’s starting to expect this now! He talked about local dialects especially for the north east! Chris Errington up first, talking partners, haircuts, songs and TV. Half of the duo pirate chat, very surreal comedy, but also very funny. Eddie French up next talked about warm up exercises, looking like Elvis on steroids. Talked pop music, solid performance.
After the break George talks about coming to England. Phil Golder talked old friends, Thai brides, Tesco's in Thailand, with controversial comedic views, AIDS, Political stuff and Paedophilia scare mongering. Tim Strange up next with a batman T-Shirt this week, talking Dutch, having a girlfriend, wanking and getting drunk through peer pressure, dry but very witty.
John Baker was doing Jeremy Kyle stuff, benefit cheats, the government, darkness, tracksuits and McIntyre-isms. A thus ended another random bout of giggles at the dog and parrot.
Long Live Comedy @ the Dog and Parrot May 11th 2010
Long Live Comedy @ the Dog and Parrot May 11th 2010
George back Mcing again. He’s getting good at this compare malarkey even if sometimes he is a bit hard to understand! (Not my words!) Paul Gerrard up first, who to my knowledge MCs apart, has played more gigs in the club than anyone (expect maybe Sharon Race, but its close at least!). He did his hits and I think he used some music for a change, maybe he didn’t but that’s all I can deceiver from my notes!
After the break was John Thornley, with an interesting stance, don’t laugh at me, it was his first ever gig. He did some TV themed material and some impressions as well. Funny, but with a rather un comfortable section about Geordies own Heather Mills. Other brave subjects were approached especially considering it was his first gig; he also had some good rants in there for extra measure. Howard Lee up next with some new stuff and stuff I can’t read in my notes (sorry Howard!). Jared Jess Cooke up next with new stuff, Australia and daft laws and traffic parties.
George back Mcing again. He’s getting good at this compare malarkey even if sometimes he is a bit hard to understand! (Not my words!) Paul Gerrard up first, who to my knowledge MCs apart, has played more gigs in the club than anyone (expect maybe Sharon Race, but its close at least!). He did his hits and I think he used some music for a change, maybe he didn’t but that’s all I can deceiver from my notes!
After the break was John Thornley, with an interesting stance, don’t laugh at me, it was his first ever gig. He did some TV themed material and some impressions as well. Funny, but with a rather un comfortable section about Geordies own Heather Mills. Other brave subjects were approached especially considering it was his first gig; he also had some good rants in there for extra measure. Howard Lee up next with some new stuff and stuff I can’t read in my notes (sorry Howard!). Jared Jess Cooke up next with new stuff, Australia and daft laws and traffic parties.
Long Live Comedy @ the Dog and Parrot May 4th 2010
Long Live Comedy @ the Dog and Parrot
May 4th 2010
George was Mcing this fine night; He’d just done a charity gig so was full of new stories of more women finding him attractive (presumably because he is Greek). Texting a girl in the same room as himself in a forbidden love type style, weird but interesting.
Ryan Brown was the first guy up tonight, new to the club. He’s from Burnley and served up some punchy puny one liners and fast. George had more talk about being a slag and next up was Sean Turner, with weird and surreal word games, had slashes on his T-shirt looking quite scary. He told stories of misspent youth. Rob Gilroy next, no show or so we thought!
Up after the first break, George back to his old ways chatting up an American girl in the audience. Rob Gilroy came on as character Johnny Rocket. With themes of law and order, health and safety, as a security guard. His tag line being that of the clichéd , crime doesn’t pay, although this really worked well with his stage persona. Richard Wells up next, a big man, with a big heart, talked about his aspirations and the dirty habits of the romans.
Sean Gorman up next talking about age, the etiquette of talking to grannies and hotel sex etiquette. High energy as usual from Sean. Tim Strange up next looking really exotic with a fiery t-shirt drawing attention to his impressive frame, looking like an American footballer. (mind you he is a wrestler!) Took to his first gig in the club really well. He talked about the decline in the efforts in relationships and shows a lot of promise for the future. Dickie Gardner was up next after his triumphant full set last week. He looked special with a girly headband and his arm finally out of a sling. He talked about politics and mainly did new stuff. Another jolly week at LLC.
May 4th 2010
George was Mcing this fine night; He’d just done a charity gig so was full of new stories of more women finding him attractive (presumably because he is Greek). Texting a girl in the same room as himself in a forbidden love type style, weird but interesting.
Ryan Brown was the first guy up tonight, new to the club. He’s from Burnley and served up some punchy puny one liners and fast. George had more talk about being a slag and next up was Sean Turner, with weird and surreal word games, had slashes on his T-shirt looking quite scary. He told stories of misspent youth. Rob Gilroy next, no show or so we thought!
Up after the first break, George back to his old ways chatting up an American girl in the audience. Rob Gilroy came on as character Johnny Rocket. With themes of law and order, health and safety, as a security guard. His tag line being that of the clichéd , crime doesn’t pay, although this really worked well with his stage persona. Richard Wells up next, a big man, with a big heart, talked about his aspirations and the dirty habits of the romans.
Sean Gorman up next talking about age, the etiquette of talking to grannies and hotel sex etiquette. High energy as usual from Sean. Tim Strange up next looking really exotic with a fiery t-shirt drawing attention to his impressive frame, looking like an American footballer. (mind you he is a wrestler!) Took to his first gig in the club really well. He talked about the decline in the efforts in relationships and shows a lot of promise for the future. Dickie Gardner was up next after his triumphant full set last week. He looked special with a girly headband and his arm finally out of a sling. He talked about politics and mainly did new stuff. Another jolly week at LLC.
Sunday, May 02, 2010
Long Live Comedy @ The Dog And Parrot 27th April 2010
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Dickie’s big gig tonight and we have a bumper crowd of over fifty. I don’t even think I know fifty people let alone have the pulling power to get them to the pink triangle. (That is less wrong than it sounds I promise you!) So George is now very comfortable in the MC slot and he shows it by making the night go smoothly (well mostly anyway!). George talked about being ‘international’ which means being a dirty Greek of course. He’s lost yet another job and he talked about the Geordie accent. He was harassing women as usual and in a room where the majority of the crowd were women he didn’t know where to look first.
Alan Fletcher was the first act up tonight. He’s from Northern Ireland and he talked about his recent gigs in bonny Scotland. He commented on TV adverts and Charity ads, a good showing. Next up was Jared Jess Cooke – A long winded name, but very down to earth act. He talked about family problems, politics and Gary Glitter! Face book again came up. A regular theme on the circuit at the moment. He was donning casual clothes this week and it seemed to work for him as the crowd were eating up his every word and he did really well. Break.
George talked geography and talked about when Dickie was err shall we say a bit larger, but its ok he knows him well! Dave Nietsche up next for his first ever gig. His name sounds German but we didn’t ask and he didn’t tell. He told us all what good comedians do and that he’s not going to bother doing. Talked mainly religious satire. Very brave for a first gig, showing signs of quality already. Beth Anderson up next, a rarity at the club a female comedian in her twenties. Looked innocent enough, but talked of putting her fiancé through a load of ‘shit tests’, which are tests some women like to give men to test their devotion. Good gig. Harry Bentley next with his pirate look restored, I do find myself forgetting that I’m not listening to Eddie Izzard sometimes, as he almost matches his voice and his style occasionally, but to be honest it’s more due to the fact he did him on covers night! He talked mistakes in the bible. Captivate at times. Break
George was feeling sorry for himself and being Greek and all. One has to feel sorry for George, I don’t think you can blame him for the banks over there, but who knows they might not let him back and he could be stuck here! Heaven help us all. He hates it when people say he’s too Greek as well. So Dickie was next with his full thirty minute headline act, who many had travelled far to see. Dickie had his arm in a sling which he felt needed some explaining, which he managed true comedic vigour. He talked family, gayness, religion, drugs and handling awkward situations. He brought his friend Robin on for a song at the end as he couldn’t play guitar with his condition of course. Hunger for love was a song about misspent youth and in the words of Dickie “it was amazing” I have to whole heartily agree.
Dickie’s big gig tonight and we have a bumper crowd of over fifty. I don’t even think I know fifty people let alone have the pulling power to get them to the pink triangle. (That is less wrong than it sounds I promise you!) So George is now very comfortable in the MC slot and he shows it by making the night go smoothly (well mostly anyway!). George talked about being ‘international’ which means being a dirty Greek of course. He’s lost yet another job and he talked about the Geordie accent. He was harassing women as usual and in a room where the majority of the crowd were women he didn’t know where to look first.
Alan Fletcher was the first act up tonight. He’s from Northern Ireland and he talked about his recent gigs in bonny Scotland. He commented on TV adverts and Charity ads, a good showing. Next up was Jared Jess Cooke – A long winded name, but very down to earth act. He talked about family problems, politics and Gary Glitter! Face book again came up. A regular theme on the circuit at the moment. He was donning casual clothes this week and it seemed to work for him as the crowd were eating up his every word and he did really well. Break.
George talked geography and talked about when Dickie was err shall we say a bit larger, but its ok he knows him well! Dave Nietsche up next for his first ever gig. His name sounds German but we didn’t ask and he didn’t tell. He told us all what good comedians do and that he’s not going to bother doing. Talked mainly religious satire. Very brave for a first gig, showing signs of quality already. Beth Anderson up next, a rarity at the club a female comedian in her twenties. Looked innocent enough, but talked of putting her fiancé through a load of ‘shit tests’, which are tests some women like to give men to test their devotion. Good gig. Harry Bentley next with his pirate look restored, I do find myself forgetting that I’m not listening to Eddie Izzard sometimes, as he almost matches his voice and his style occasionally, but to be honest it’s more due to the fact he did him on covers night! He talked mistakes in the bible. Captivate at times. Break
George was feeling sorry for himself and being Greek and all. One has to feel sorry for George, I don’t think you can blame him for the banks over there, but who knows they might not let him back and he could be stuck here! Heaven help us all. He hates it when people say he’s too Greek as well. So Dickie was next with his full thirty minute headline act, who many had travelled far to see. Dickie had his arm in a sling which he felt needed some explaining, which he managed true comedic vigour. He talked family, gayness, religion, drugs and handling awkward situations. He brought his friend Robin on for a song at the end as he couldn’t play guitar with his condition of course. Hunger for love was a song about misspent youth and in the words of Dickie “it was amazing” I have to whole heartily agree.
Long Live Comedy @ the dog and parrot 20th April 2010
Long Live Comedy @ the dog and parrot 20th April 2010
A good size crowd this week, despite the fact that it consists of 90% comedians. George was back yet again for more random MCing Greek Stylee. First up was Kevin Williamson in a suit straight from work with his corporate stories and domesticated bliss. Next up was Alan Fletcher Irish wonder with his first gig at LLC for a while, talking about puny names for shops and looking on form. Break
George was of course happy that there was now a new girl to pick on in the crowd and he wanted to know if you get a teaching job do they check your references. He feels a real sense of progression with his tutoring and wanted us to all know that. Ian Todd was first up of the acts in this thrid, talking about people you really shouldn’t go out with, wearing some very ninja-like clothing and talked about chat up lines. James Christopher on next with his comparisons and analogies, looking smart as usual delivering a mix of old and new in his north Yorkshire type way. A really strong set with a mix of stories, one-liners and jokes he hopes the audience will make better. Final break.
George talked about the theme of the night sea, finally some topical material on the night’s theme. Carlos up next Much to the delight of the mainly comedian laden audience Carlos gave us a taste of life as a tragic man, short, but to the point and he looked like he was enjoying himself even revealing in his middleclass loser like mundane existence. Finally Howard Lee was up trying new material and treating the gig like a workshop reading from his phone and notes, but to be fair it was 90% comedians be it a full crowd. He encouraged heckling which a few of the acts did unsuccessfully. Tried to get us to finish off his jokes! Ending on a bad joke from a peguin rapper. Interesting night!
Next week is Dickie Gardner’s first 30 min headline slot, be sure to come back for that won’t you.
A good size crowd this week, despite the fact that it consists of 90% comedians. George was back yet again for more random MCing Greek Stylee. First up was Kevin Williamson in a suit straight from work with his corporate stories and domesticated bliss. Next up was Alan Fletcher Irish wonder with his first gig at LLC for a while, talking about puny names for shops and looking on form. Break
George was of course happy that there was now a new girl to pick on in the crowd and he wanted to know if you get a teaching job do they check your references. He feels a real sense of progression with his tutoring and wanted us to all know that. Ian Todd was first up of the acts in this thrid, talking about people you really shouldn’t go out with, wearing some very ninja-like clothing and talked about chat up lines. James Christopher on next with his comparisons and analogies, looking smart as usual delivering a mix of old and new in his north Yorkshire type way. A really strong set with a mix of stories, one-liners and jokes he hopes the audience will make better. Final break.
George talked about the theme of the night sea, finally some topical material on the night’s theme. Carlos up next Much to the delight of the mainly comedian laden audience Carlos gave us a taste of life as a tragic man, short, but to the point and he looked like he was enjoying himself even revealing in his middleclass loser like mundane existence. Finally Howard Lee was up trying new material and treating the gig like a workshop reading from his phone and notes, but to be fair it was 90% comedians be it a full crowd. He encouraged heckling which a few of the acts did unsuccessfully. Tried to get us to finish off his jokes! Ending on a bad joke from a peguin rapper. Interesting night!
Next week is Dickie Gardner’s first 30 min headline slot, be sure to come back for that won’t you.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Long Live Comedy @ the dog and parrot 23rd March 2010
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Dickie
Carlos
George!
Long Live Comedy @ the dog and parrot 23rd March 2010
George, our resident Greek, was taking the MC duties again this week. Don’t laugh at him it’s not his job to be funny. If you do he might take that as a heckle. First act up was Joe Mclauglan doing Easter based material! Oh topical. Some old, some new. George then said something about not encouraging breeding. Like you do if you’re Greek. Dave Mills up next talking about societies unneeded upgrades in tech; it was his first ever gig. He talked about the ongoing demand for the chuckle brothers and pulled off a confident performance. Even George praised him afterward high praise indeed!
Up after the first break was Lee Kyle, who was going to go political, but instead just kept to the tried and tested route of masturbation and sex. Cock sucker? Apparently not as he couldn’t quite reach that far yet, keep trying Lee. Filth, sex, porno and old porn mags came up into the banter then he ended with his shoe gag, which I’m not quite sure most people actually got. George then couldn’t resist talking sex himself, finally mentions the theme of the night and talks about karma. Then another break.
Adam Lumley enters the stage well dressed, looking quite posh with a scarf and a suit. He talks up religion, priests and the catholic church. He has ADD not ADHD and explains the difference. He over thinks being a dwarf and the problems with 24 the series real time element. Another break.
Up after the break was Carlos trying new stuff, mostly stuff that didn’t work, win some lose some. Still his stage presence was improving and if it wasn’t for the need for paper the crowd would have taken him into their hearts more (probably!)
Finally tonight and headlining was Dickie Gardner with new material an ex fatty Dickie is now fully recovered. Talks about taking a piss James Bond Style and other political satire. Pointing out the many pitfalls of the BNP’s Nick Griffin, using his camp voice style to great effect on occasion. It was a good set and another good night in the pink triangle.
Dickie
Carlos
George!Long Live Comedy @ the dog and parrot 23rd March 2010
George, our resident Greek, was taking the MC duties again this week. Don’t laugh at him it’s not his job to be funny. If you do he might take that as a heckle. First act up was Joe Mclauglan doing Easter based material! Oh topical. Some old, some new. George then said something about not encouraging breeding. Like you do if you’re Greek. Dave Mills up next talking about societies unneeded upgrades in tech; it was his first ever gig. He talked about the ongoing demand for the chuckle brothers and pulled off a confident performance. Even George praised him afterward high praise indeed!
Up after the first break was Lee Kyle, who was going to go political, but instead just kept to the tried and tested route of masturbation and sex. Cock sucker? Apparently not as he couldn’t quite reach that far yet, keep trying Lee. Filth, sex, porno and old porn mags came up into the banter then he ended with his shoe gag, which I’m not quite sure most people actually got. George then couldn’t resist talking sex himself, finally mentions the theme of the night and talks about karma. Then another break.
Adam Lumley enters the stage well dressed, looking quite posh with a scarf and a suit. He talks up religion, priests and the catholic church. He has ADD not ADHD and explains the difference. He over thinks being a dwarf and the problems with 24 the series real time element. Another break.
Up after the break was Carlos trying new stuff, mostly stuff that didn’t work, win some lose some. Still his stage presence was improving and if it wasn’t for the need for paper the crowd would have taken him into their hearts more (probably!)
Finally tonight and headlining was Dickie Gardner with new material an ex fatty Dickie is now fully recovered. Talks about taking a piss James Bond Style and other political satire. Pointing out the many pitfalls of the BNP’s Nick Griffin, using his camp voice style to great effect on occasion. It was a good set and another good night in the pink triangle.
Long Live Comedy @ the dog and parrot 13th April 2010
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Carlos
Sven
Jared
Sean
Long Live Comedy @ the dog and parrot 13th April 2010
George Zach was MC again tonight, much to his delight, talking about sexuality, battling with gayness and harassing a police officer. Paul Gerrard was the first act up, veteran joke writer and the most frequent regular of the club. Fat jokes, snappy one liners and quippy darkness flowed like a joke shotgun. Lee Kyle next with his bath comedy fetish whatever that means (my notes!). Tried out his new stuff in the form of flags of the world, went down quite well. Even brave enough to comment on Muslims. A comical take on flags if ever there was one. Another break.
Up after the first break was George again talking about previous audience members, including some women who now hate him, English women hating Greeks? Never. Always one for the ladies George. Sean Gorman jumped up next, ex magician, talked about the last time he got up on stage at the dog and parrot and what it’s like when you start becoming your parents. Glastonbury etiquette came up as well as genitals + orgasms. George then continued the theme and talked about sex noises and rape, like you do. Jared Jess Cooke next, he’s not posh despite the name, told a bad joke about cats and fish I won’t spoil it for you. Bouncing around stage wearing black with a red tie like a kind of hyperactive corporate devil. A bit like the Devil’s advocate film with Keanu bad acting Reeves. He talked about his male toilet habits, dogs and the awkwardness of kids. Alot of new stuff and the final break.
Sven was up first after the final break. He’s not Swedish it’s a nickname from school apparently. Big lad with a nice novelty shirt. Hypothetical Maddy Mccann pictures, one liners and animal based material were his topics. Being in a rock band and the internet were other things he talked about. One if not his first gig, he shows promise.
Finally up last was Carlos with some new and old material. A slow burner tonight, but had a solid set and the crowd started getting into it once he was in the flow. Mostly comedians in the crowd so they had heard most of his stuff before, but he had a good ending and recovered well after a slow start. George then closed up with the difference between cats and dogs, leaving the theme till the very end again.
Carlos
Sven
Jared
SeanLong Live Comedy @ the dog and parrot 13th April 2010
George Zach was MC again tonight, much to his delight, talking about sexuality, battling with gayness and harassing a police officer. Paul Gerrard was the first act up, veteran joke writer and the most frequent regular of the club. Fat jokes, snappy one liners and quippy darkness flowed like a joke shotgun. Lee Kyle next with his bath comedy fetish whatever that means (my notes!). Tried out his new stuff in the form of flags of the world, went down quite well. Even brave enough to comment on Muslims. A comical take on flags if ever there was one. Another break.
Up after the first break was George again talking about previous audience members, including some women who now hate him, English women hating Greeks? Never. Always one for the ladies George. Sean Gorman jumped up next, ex magician, talked about the last time he got up on stage at the dog and parrot and what it’s like when you start becoming your parents. Glastonbury etiquette came up as well as genitals + orgasms. George then continued the theme and talked about sex noises and rape, like you do. Jared Jess Cooke next, he’s not posh despite the name, told a bad joke about cats and fish I won’t spoil it for you. Bouncing around stage wearing black with a red tie like a kind of hyperactive corporate devil. A bit like the Devil’s advocate film with Keanu bad acting Reeves. He talked about his male toilet habits, dogs and the awkwardness of kids. Alot of new stuff and the final break.
Sven was up first after the final break. He’s not Swedish it’s a nickname from school apparently. Big lad with a nice novelty shirt. Hypothetical Maddy Mccann pictures, one liners and animal based material were his topics. Being in a rock band and the internet were other things he talked about. One if not his first gig, he shows promise.
Finally up last was Carlos with some new and old material. A slow burner tonight, but had a solid set and the crowd started getting into it once he was in the flow. Mostly comedians in the crowd so they had heard most of his stuff before, but he had a good ending and recovered well after a slow start. George then closed up with the difference between cats and dogs, leaving the theme till the very end again.
Friday, March 12, 2010
LLC @ The Dog And Parrot 16th March 2010
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LLC @ The Dog And Parrot 16th March 2010
Another crazy night at the Dog and Parrot with George taking up the MC duties again. George started bantering with a fake Will Smith guy and talked about eating brains, as you do. Up first was Paul Gerrard. Commenting on his physical appearance and growing up, with his usual quick fire punchy jokes, with a mix of old and new. Then back to George and his showering habits. Steve Hesse stepped up to the mic next, his 3rd gig. Religious based material, even comparing Gordon Brown to Jesus. That’s quite a comparison. Wearing a target on his shirt, he talked of what flowed his juices and modern art. Very composed for his 3rd gig. Getting better every time he steps up. Break
After the break was Just another minute, with Carlos, Pete Thompson, Dave Macbeth and Callum Cramb. Lots of random banter from the panel, but Dave stormed it to win in the end with his impressive random twittering banter. Then another break.
George got lots of laughs when he wasn’t even doing material, which will confuse his over analylitic brain for weeks probably. He talked about women again his favourite subject of course. Next on stage was Bill Bradley – overweight he said it not me! Talked ladies and punchy observational stuff, travelled along way for what I think was his first gig, quite Impressive. Steve Robertson next, with his zany humour and his “this happened to me but it didn’t cos it’s a joke” lines. He was wearing.....well I’m not allowed to say I’ve been told off for commenting on acts clothes. Heavy punchlines and parental material.
Finally despite George saying it was the end of the night there was time for one more act a homeless Klingon! Yes you read it right and if you were there you’d probably be as baffled and as lost for words as me. Surreal to say the least and he didn’t even need a mic as he bellowed out his set. Sung us the original Klingon version of John Lennon’s Imagine. Did get a lot of laughs though, for whatever reason and it was certainly different! Another strange end to another odd night at the dog and parrot. Random rules!
LLC @ The Dog And Parrot 16th March 2010
Another crazy night at the Dog and Parrot with George taking up the MC duties again. George started bantering with a fake Will Smith guy and talked about eating brains, as you do. Up first was Paul Gerrard. Commenting on his physical appearance and growing up, with his usual quick fire punchy jokes, with a mix of old and new. Then back to George and his showering habits. Steve Hesse stepped up to the mic next, his 3rd gig. Religious based material, even comparing Gordon Brown to Jesus. That’s quite a comparison. Wearing a target on his shirt, he talked of what flowed his juices and modern art. Very composed for his 3rd gig. Getting better every time he steps up. Break
After the break was Just another minute, with Carlos, Pete Thompson, Dave Macbeth and Callum Cramb. Lots of random banter from the panel, but Dave stormed it to win in the end with his impressive random twittering banter. Then another break.
George got lots of laughs when he wasn’t even doing material, which will confuse his over analylitic brain for weeks probably. He talked about women again his favourite subject of course. Next on stage was Bill Bradley – overweight he said it not me! Talked ladies and punchy observational stuff, travelled along way for what I think was his first gig, quite Impressive. Steve Robertson next, with his zany humour and his “this happened to me but it didn’t cos it’s a joke” lines. He was wearing.....well I’m not allowed to say I’ve been told off for commenting on acts clothes. Heavy punchlines and parental material.
Finally despite George saying it was the end of the night there was time for one more act a homeless Klingon! Yes you read it right and if you were there you’d probably be as baffled and as lost for words as me. Surreal to say the least and he didn’t even need a mic as he bellowed out his set. Sung us the original Klingon version of John Lennon’s Imagine. Did get a lot of laughs though, for whatever reason and it was certainly different! Another strange end to another odd night at the dog and parrot. Random rules!
Friday, March 05, 2010
LLC Review 9th March 2010
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9th March 2010
Another good size audience this week at LLC and plenty of comedy to be squeezed into the night, first up this week and new to stand-up was Rich Pullen, who discussed the dangers of allowing friends to assign you nicknames. Excellent stage presence from the new comer.
Next up, and just back from a successful comedy competition in London, coming in the runners up spot out of 15 in the final london heat was LLC familiar-face Carlos. Many of you who have seen Carlos before may have wondered, what takes place in the life of Carlos to allow for his dark and twisted style of comedy, this week in a group-therapy style of performance Carlos answered that question.
Closing the first section was Nathan Hudson, covering topics from homosexuality, serial-murder and terminal illnesses, all the classics, but then the theme for tonight was death, so we did ask for it.
First in the second section was Andrew Bremmner, another new kid on the comedy block who was able to share with us the mental trauma he had recently suffered following a conversation with his grandma he had never thought he would have. Good stuff.
Just before the second break was Lee Kyle, with more of his unique comedy style giving the front row this week, who may have missed him a few backs, another opportunity to inspect his underwear. The audience were once again unprepared for such events. Brilliant stuff.
Closing the night was Phil Buckley with 30 mins from his new show ‘Jokes not included’ Phil brought us into the world of the lonely Edinburgh comic, and was delighted with the warm response of our audience this week. He admits it was better than other gigs he has performed in which there was once one single audience member and on another occasion an entire front row of CID officers. Needless to say out of those two circumstances he got the better response from the single audience member.
Plenty more comedy ahead for the rest of March, we hope to see you all again soon.
9th March 2010
Another good size audience this week at LLC and plenty of comedy to be squeezed into the night, first up this week and new to stand-up was Rich Pullen, who discussed the dangers of allowing friends to assign you nicknames. Excellent stage presence from the new comer.
Next up, and just back from a successful comedy competition in London, coming in the runners up spot out of 15 in the final london heat was LLC familiar-face Carlos. Many of you who have seen Carlos before may have wondered, what takes place in the life of Carlos to allow for his dark and twisted style of comedy, this week in a group-therapy style of performance Carlos answered that question.
Closing the first section was Nathan Hudson, covering topics from homosexuality, serial-murder and terminal illnesses, all the classics, but then the theme for tonight was death, so we did ask for it.
First in the second section was Andrew Bremmner, another new kid on the comedy block who was able to share with us the mental trauma he had recently suffered following a conversation with his grandma he had never thought he would have. Good stuff.
Just before the second break was Lee Kyle, with more of his unique comedy style giving the front row this week, who may have missed him a few backs, another opportunity to inspect his underwear. The audience were once again unprepared for such events. Brilliant stuff.
Closing the night was Phil Buckley with 30 mins from his new show ‘Jokes not included’ Phil brought us into the world of the lonely Edinburgh comic, and was delighted with the warm response of our audience this week. He admits it was better than other gigs he has performed in which there was once one single audience member and on another occasion an entire front row of CID officers. Needless to say out of those two circumstances he got the better response from the single audience member.
Plenty more comedy ahead for the rest of March, we hope to see you all again soon.
Long Live Comedy @ The Dog And Parrot 2nd March 2010
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One of the biggest audiences we’ve had this year turned up, I hope it wasn’t to see sitcom legend Gary Colman, because it wasn’t him. It was Newcastle’s very own Gary Colman. George was MC for the second week in a row and you can tell he loves it. Starting off where we meant to go on with kiddie based puns from the audience and random filth. Gary came on first; he didn’t use the mic for some reason even though the room was full, so I confess I couldn’t really hear him. Maybe he’d heard about my reviews. Anyways he talked about being in a ropey play, gay guys in the gym and tried new stuff. Next was Paul Gerrard, with his quick fire pun age and bang on form tonight. The crowd lapped up his one liners. Good gig for Paul. Phil Golder on next...no one told him though so he was a bit startled, still he got his act together all the same and did observational humour, he’s not a rapist or a woman believe it or not. Decent set.
Up after the first break George was eating cake from a crowd member and talking on stage a combination that strangely worked. George tried to chat up a foreign girl, never one to let power go to his head! Next up Sharon Race on statistics and tried and tested stuff. Callum Cramb on next, who’s no stranger to controversy, with his dark surreal one liners, some new stuff and even a comment on the Chile disaster, a good mix of old and new stuff. Chris Errington next, with his off the wall edgy humour. Half of double act Pirate Chat, he talked in destiny child lyrics, games to play with taxi drivers, celebs the menace that is the BFG and what if computer games were films. Clever stuff.
After another break We had two more acts, Steve Hesse a graduate of George’s pre-gig workshop, only his second gig and he struggled a bit to be honest, but it’s early days and he shows great potential. Referenced Wikipedia, Justin Lee Collins, teenager’s counselling adults. George commented “completely mental as you see there”. Steve had a few stutters at the start, but regained it for the end. Like they said to Patrick Swayze, don’t give up the ghost Steve.
Last but not least was Carlos the night’s third skinhead, not that we are a neo-Nazi club or anything. More dark comedy from the one name act, comparing comedy to male fashion. Came on in a women’s coat, but apparently his cross dressing days are behind him now. Lots of one liner’s, some worked some didn’t, some even got big laughs because they spectacularly didn’t work. Get’s accused of being a bit gay but also looking a bit weird. Talked about music of today and he’s no spice girls fan either! He also talked about dead celebs of last year and more jokes based on current media stories. Apparently according to George, he reviews the gig afterwards as well. Here’s hoping he doesn’t review himself because that would be weird. George said he is “amazing” never short of sarcasm.
An Interesting night was had. Come back next week and see Phil Buckley off of the tele for only £2, bargain!
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One of the biggest audiences we’ve had this year turned up, I hope it wasn’t to see sitcom legend Gary Colman, because it wasn’t him. It was Newcastle’s very own Gary Colman. George was MC for the second week in a row and you can tell he loves it. Starting off where we meant to go on with kiddie based puns from the audience and random filth. Gary came on first; he didn’t use the mic for some reason even though the room was full, so I confess I couldn’t really hear him. Maybe he’d heard about my reviews. Anyways he talked about being in a ropey play, gay guys in the gym and tried new stuff. Next was Paul Gerrard, with his quick fire pun age and bang on form tonight. The crowd lapped up his one liners. Good gig for Paul. Phil Golder on next...no one told him though so he was a bit startled, still he got his act together all the same and did observational humour, he’s not a rapist or a woman believe it or not. Decent set.
Up after the first break George was eating cake from a crowd member and talking on stage a combination that strangely worked. George tried to chat up a foreign girl, never one to let power go to his head! Next up Sharon Race on statistics and tried and tested stuff. Callum Cramb on next, who’s no stranger to controversy, with his dark surreal one liners, some new stuff and even a comment on the Chile disaster, a good mix of old and new stuff. Chris Errington next, with his off the wall edgy humour. Half of double act Pirate Chat, he talked in destiny child lyrics, games to play with taxi drivers, celebs the menace that is the BFG and what if computer games were films. Clever stuff.
After another break We had two more acts, Steve Hesse a graduate of George’s pre-gig workshop, only his second gig and he struggled a bit to be honest, but it’s early days and he shows great potential. Referenced Wikipedia, Justin Lee Collins, teenager’s counselling adults. George commented “completely mental as you see there”. Steve had a few stutters at the start, but regained it for the end. Like they said to Patrick Swayze, don’t give up the ghost Steve.
Last but not least was Carlos the night’s third skinhead, not that we are a neo-Nazi club or anything. More dark comedy from the one name act, comparing comedy to male fashion. Came on in a women’s coat, but apparently his cross dressing days are behind him now. Lots of one liner’s, some worked some didn’t, some even got big laughs because they spectacularly didn’t work. Get’s accused of being a bit gay but also looking a bit weird. Talked about music of today and he’s no spice girls fan either! He also talked about dead celebs of last year and more jokes based on current media stories. Apparently according to George, he reviews the gig afterwards as well. Here’s hoping he doesn’t review himself because that would be weird. George said he is “amazing” never short of sarcasm.
An Interesting night was had. Come back next week and see Phil Buckley off of the tele for only £2, bargain!
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