Comedy Night @ The Lounge, Warrington – 11th May 2010

Somewhere in the far reaches of my mind, a thought has always lingered that I’d probably be pretty good at stand up if I ever gave it a go.  Of course, I’ve never actually acted on that thought because it would be far too scary and I was all too aware that I was probably wrong.  Well, I attended my first open mic comedy night last night, and rest assured I didn’t get up to give it a go and I’m glad that I didn’t.  I fully expected that most of the budding comics would be awful, but,  remarkably, the ten or so acts that appeared were (largely) very good and it really hammered home how difficult stand up really is.

Anyway, I won’t attempt to review the gig because I can’t remember what the comedians were called and we left before the winner was announced.  But don’t let my lack of detail put you off.  Apart from getting a good night’s live comedy for just £3, the organisers should be commended for attempting to bring a bit of culture to Warrington.  It’s about time somebody tried.

The next comedy night is arranged on the 25th May at The Lounge Bar on Springfield Street.  I’ll see you there.  If either of us go.