An American Redwolf in London

An American Redwolf in London, Laughing Horse @ The Argyle (Venue 353) 18.15 6th - 15th August

Force yourself to sit through the opening ten minutes of this show for a real experience. It has to be done.

Jacqui Pointon opens the show with a mixture of audience ingratiation and failed working mens' club jokes. It is a painful and slow experience, and really does detract from the over all show.

However, at the end of this, Chuquai Billy comes on stage with a mix of music and comedy that really is good.

The entry in the programme suggests that Pointon will interview Billy about himself and his life on a reservation. Thankfully, this does not happen. What you get is some well-timed and challenging comedy from Billy about his life. He makes the audience laugh and think, and what more could you ask for?

At the end of the show, Pointon returns for a question and answer session. This might work, however, Pointon gave a lack lustre performance which undermined the comedy in Billy's responses.

Overall, I would suggest you see this show, Chuquai Billy makes it worth it.

My vote: 3*