My Edfringe – 17th August 2011

And so my Edinburgh diary limps over the finish line with a list of the shows that I saw on Wednesday 17th. These are not intended as reviews.

1. Him and Me TV – Espionage, 12:00.

I’ve appeared on the same bill as zeitgeisty sketch duo Him and Me TV a couple of times before (Gig 1 and Gig 8, fact fans), and seen them on a couple of other occasions. Since I’ve seen quite a few of their sketches in this show before, it’s a testament to them that I was still really drawn into their show. Their run has ended now, but look out for them on YouTube.

2. Seymour Mace: Happypotamus – Stand 2, 14:20.

I was lucky enough to see a preview of this show in Manchester and loved it then, so it was a delight to see how much it has come together over the run. It’s about Seymour’s depression and his attempts to be happy and is silly and uplifting and very funny. Make sure that you go and see it if you can.

3. Simon Munnery: Hats Off For The 101ers, and Other Material – Stand 1, 15:40.

Considering the type of stand up that I’ve been performing, this was inspirational. A complete ragbag of different stuff, in the best possible way.

4. Stewart Lee: Flickwerk – Stand 1, 17:15.

This was the first time I’d seen Stewart Lee live and it was worth the wait. Absolutely amazing, but he said that I laughed like a pig. I don’t. I laugh like a seal.

5. Phill Jupitus: Stand Down – Stand 1, 20:25.

Another show which I saw in preview and another that really came together. It’s been 10 years since Phill has performed stand up, but you’d never know it. The show was only enhanced when one of the audience members did the world’s loudest fart.

6. Tim Key: Masterslut – Pleasance Dome, 21:45.

I’ll be honest, I’m getting a bit tired of writing this post, so I don’t think I’m going to do Tim Key justice. I know that I’m getting a bit boring, but this was another fantastic show and is highly recommended. I also got a kiss off Tim, so that was lovely.

7. Wilfredo: Erecto! – Underbelly, 23:30.

The final show that I saw and the end of this turgid post. Wilfredo is one Spain’s leading singers and lotharios (*wink* he’s actually a character act, but sshhhhhh). I’ve been singing one of Wilfredo’s songs ever since, what more do I need to say?

Right, I’m off. See you next year, Edinburgh. (Hopefully)