The Ugly Kid

I’ll freely admit that sketch based comedy doesn’t usually top my ‘must see’ list.  I think it’s a tricky beast to get right and it often sees the same pat situations being revisited time and time again.

Nevertheless, I took a trip to see ‘The Ugly Kid’ and did they ever prove me wrong!  Their 50-minute sketch show, performed in the warmest venue encountered so far, raised many a giggle from my cynical self.  Sketches ranged from the straightforward to the somewhat surreal and every single one hit its comedy mark.  Each situation is well-paced, moving seamlessly from one scene to the next.  It’s also superbly acted as the performers change persona before your very eyes without the use of elaborate costumes or wigs (although the odd role of sticky tape is put to magnificent use).

This is excellent mid-afternoon comedy for grown ups.  I suggest you grab yourself a ticket as soon as possible and give this talented quartet of Will Andrews, Susan Calman, Greg McHugh and Leah MacRae a look-in.

****

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Fringe Programme Page No

103

Company

Ugly Kid

Venue Name and Number

Gilded Balloon Teviot V 14

Dates and Times

4 to 27 August  (not 8,15 ) 14.00 to 15.00

Comedy 2007

Music 2007

Others 2007

Theatre 2007

Musicals 2007

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