Genealogy is the theme of this gently amusing show. Paddy Lennox from Northern Ireland delves back four centuries having researched his family tree. He does have an interesting story to tell. With an Irish father and an English mother, he does have some fascinating forbears drawn from various parts of Britain, some of whom achieved fame and perhaps notoriety during their lifetime.

His humour comes from family anecdotes and asides with the aid of photographs and historical illustrations. The humour varies, some asides hit the mark but others are laboured. He mixes in some good natured audience banter on names and ancestry.

It is an absorbing show but lacking in real bite.

***   

 Paddy Lennox- Who Does He Think He Is?

Company: - Paddy Lennox

Venue: - Gilded Balloon Sportsmans V 14

Dates: - 5 to 31 August 2009 ( not 18)

Times: - 18.45 to 19.45

Fringe Programme Page: - p84 C 20