Tim FitzHigham’s brand of comedy is
frantic. He fires out words like machine gun bullets and his humour
hits the target. He celebrates the accomplishments of his hero
Captain Sir Richard Burton, the translator of the Kama Sutra.
Burton was the James Bond of the late 19th
century – accomplished swordsman, adventurer, and lover of women.
Burton’s quest in translating and publishing the Kama Sutra, and
also the Perfumed Garden, was an attempt to enlighten Victorian
society and alter repressive attitudes towards sex.
Having entertained the audience with
Burton’s exploits, he asked whether he should continue in a
serious, academic way or go to the juicy bits. Obviously, the latter
was chosen and a power point display was most useful for
illustrative purposes.
At the end he had to rush because much fun
had occurred with his interaction with members of the audience
earlier on. This had eaten into the time available.
Tim FitzHigham is a comedian with boundless
energy – quick witted with a talent for glorious asides and ad
libs. He is housed in the Pleasance Hut which is, shall we say, a
compact space and he was packed out. If this show catches your
interest, my advice is to book early.
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