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Griffin and Jones: Slapdash Magic ★★★★
Edinburgh La Belle Angèle (Venue 301)
Until Sunday 28th
August 2016
Tucked
away behind the Cowgate is a club venue that is very tardis like and yet Steve
Griffin and Nathan Jones had a nice large crowd assembled. They describe
themselves as the pioneers of slapdash magic and yet they are more than this.
Comedy isn’t slapdash – it is well timed within an inch of its life it is to be
done well, and these guys know this. The show also goes to prove how hidden
gems are to be found on the Free Fringe – the cost is not necessarily a measure
of quality.
The
show gives the air of an anarchic cabaret. The occasion comment and action
between the 2 performers reminded us of Rick Mayall and Ade Edmondson as the
Dangerous Brothers. The tricks that do actually work, but seem to be doomed to
fail is a tribute to the legendary Tommy Cooper. In other words, the show has a
fine pedigree.
A
wonderful mix of cards (yes they do manage an interesting card trick), straight
jackets and lemons. The audience do help but are never insulted or put under
pressure. No, the pressure and nervous energy is entirely with Griffin and Jones. The laughs
are plentiful and when the show hit its climax the crowd were on there feet in
genuine appreciation.
The
hour flew by thanks to fab tricks, funny dialogue and a clear understanding of
how to make a show take off. They are the Chaos Twins!
This review was written by Stephen Oliver for the
North East Theatre Guide. Follow Stephen on twitter as @panic_c_button
Tickets:
The
show is part of the Free Fringe and a collection is taken at the end of the
show. Details: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/griffin-and-jones-slapdash-magic
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