*****

Chatting to Reginald D Hunter just prior to Christmas last year I asked him if he was planning to do Edinburgh this year and he expressed doubts as he didn’t know if he had anything to talk about this year, and I said we’d see him there ‘cause Reggie always has something to say. I was so glad to be proved right and he is here, albeit for a shorter run than normal so I staked by case for the review ticket and boy am I glad. You bet your life I am.

I have seen the man a number of times and know he is at his best when playing live, the Hunter that appears on TV is a pale imitation of the live one, as he points out to the audience at the onset of his hour.

Reggie is no longer in a relationship, and he has a few things to say on the subject, not really typical comedians slagging his ex so watch out ladies he is on the market again.

Having lived in the UK for nearly 12 years, whilst on his return to his native Georgia in the deep south he is accused as sounding English. Hunter may have accepted British way of life , but to most of us his accent is as strong as ever. I find I really have to listen to every word he says carefully to make sure I get everything he says, and it is well worth the effort, as his show has soooo much good stuff in it.

I have always enjoyed Hunter as a comedian, and I am sure this is the best thing he has ever done. He is a consummate professional, a really funny man and you should get a ticket today……. If you can.

Reginald D Hunter: The Only Apple in the Garden of Eden and Niggas

Company: - Mick Perrin for Just for Laughs Live

Venue: - Udderbelly's Pasture   V300

Dates: - 16th  to  30th  August  2009

Times: - 22-00  to  23-00

Fringe Programme Page: - p89