Aeneas Faversham

Sketch comedy shows are found by the hundreds during the Edinburgh Fringe and everyone is looking for an angle or slightly different hook.

The Penny Dreadfuls seem to have done this successfully. Jamie Anderson, Humphrey Ker, Dave Reed and Thom Tuck all individually have an average of five or more years experience in stand-up, together they are The Penny Dreadfuls.  They present 'Aeneas Faversham' which is billed as "A Victorian Sketch Comedy Show".  The show has been shown in both Edinburgh and Glasgow since last year and has recently previewed in London.

These dapper, waist-coated dandy's perform a variety of glimpses into Victoriana. Characters so wide ranging it would be difficult to catagorise them.  Although the show could not be described as manic the gags come fairly steadily and are passed in such a way the energy is maintained throughout.  Well written and beautifully performed.

For something slightly different this show comes highly recommended.

****

Venue & Venue number

Underbelly belly Dancer V61

Dates

3 to 27 August 2006

Times

18.00 to 18.55

Company

The penny Dreadfuls

Fringe Programme page number;   16