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As James Sherwood admitted, the intentionally vague title of his show gives him licence to talk, and sing, about pretty much anything he likes. And he does.  

I had previously seen James perform a 15 minute set at the Amnesty International gig 'Live and Ungagged' in Carlisle, which I had enjoyed a lot and it was on the basis of this that I had booked to see his full Edinburgh show. James' style of piano based comedy isn't going to be taxing any brains or generating any controversy at this year's Fringe but I would challenge anyone not to enjoy his easy going comedy. The opening song railing against guitar players, which finishes by James admitting that he 'just wants to be one', sets the tone for the rest of the show, with songs such as 'Tesco Rendezvous' and 'The Complaints Chorus' generating plenty of chuckles from the audience. James even managed to spend a good ten minutes getting laughs from the pre-set demonstrations on his keyboard.

With several chances for the audience to sing-a-long, and plenty of giggles to be had I would recommend seeing James Sherwood's show, although his early evening slot may mean that it clashes with some of the bigger names of the Fringe and therefore might be a difficult show to squeeze into a busy schedule.

James Sherwood  -  At The Piano

Company: - James Sherwood

Venue: -  The GRV 37 Guthrie Street V

Dates: - 7th   to   30th   August  not  19, 26

Times: -   19-00  to  20-00

Fringe Programme Page: - p62