The Moonfish Rhumba Show, Gilded Balloon (Venue 14) 22.45 5th- 31st August (£7.50 - £9.50)
What can I say that I haven't previously said when I saw Dirty Love? Moonfish Rhumba are pretty darned amazing.
An hour in their presence left me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. They are just genuinely funny guys with a great set.
Last night's show was all about having a laugh in the traditional sense. There were gags, music and some possible improv. It was surreal, imaginative, clever and all of those other wonderful things you look for in a show. What had worked nicely in fifteen minutes at Dirty Love was pretty darned fantastic over an hour.
I don't want to gush, so I will talk about the negatives...
A couple of times there were problems with the microphone stands. This doesn't sound much, but when you have such a slick show, every detail counts, and for the stand to not be able to keep the mic in the right position detracted from that stage presence.
Also, the waving the arms in the air needed a bit more of an intro because the audience didn't seem to realise that they should get involved, so only 3 people joined in.
Overall, I think this is one of the best shows at the Fringe.
My vote 4.5*
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Friday, 14 August 2009
Tuesday, 11 August 2009
Dirty Love
Dirty Love, C Soco (Venue 348) 20.00 5th - 31st August (£6.50 - £9.50)
Well. I really wasn't expecting that.
The show is opened by compere Eric Lampaert. I have to say, if nothing else takes your fancy, this lad will. He has such timing and talent that he really is worth the ticket price in itself. I personally believe that Lampaert is a name to remember.
Unfortunately, he is followed by the act Hello Lady. I really was not sure about this. A kind of surreal granny. The only way I could describe it is Catherine Tate's Nana being redone by the Boosh, but not effectively. I can't find her in the programme, and I didn't get to talk to her, so I have no idea of her real name or if she has another show. The thing is, just because I didn't get it doesn't mean to say others wouldn't. Mind, I'm not sure anyone there last night did.
After a bit more from Lampaert, on come Moonfish Rhumba (The Moonfish Rhumba Show, Gilded Ballon Teviot, 5th - 31st, 22.45). There is very little I can say except that I laughed so hard my stomach ached. There is such chemistry between these two guys and they use it. They perform a fusion of music and comedy that is original and intelligently written. I will be going to see their full hour at the Gilded Balloon.
There was just a bit more energy from Lampaert at the end and then, unfortunately, it was time to go. I could've quite happily managed another hour of that.
My vote: 4*
Well. I really wasn't expecting that.
The show is opened by compere Eric Lampaert. I have to say, if nothing else takes your fancy, this lad will. He has such timing and talent that he really is worth the ticket price in itself. I personally believe that Lampaert is a name to remember.
Unfortunately, he is followed by the act Hello Lady. I really was not sure about this. A kind of surreal granny. The only way I could describe it is Catherine Tate's Nana being redone by the Boosh, but not effectively. I can't find her in the programme, and I didn't get to talk to her, so I have no idea of her real name or if she has another show. The thing is, just because I didn't get it doesn't mean to say others wouldn't. Mind, I'm not sure anyone there last night did.
After a bit more from Lampaert, on come Moonfish Rhumba (The Moonfish Rhumba Show, Gilded Ballon Teviot, 5th - 31st, 22.45). There is very little I can say except that I laughed so hard my stomach ached. There is such chemistry between these two guys and they use it. They perform a fusion of music and comedy that is original and intelligently written. I will be going to see their full hour at the Gilded Balloon.
There was just a bit more energy from Lampaert at the end and then, unfortunately, it was time to go. I could've quite happily managed another hour of that.
My vote: 4*
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