Stand Up Shows

Begbie · 12 Jan 2010 at 20:36

Never been to one live and quite fancy it. Just reserved some tickets to the stand up in Edinburgh. Has anyone been before, any good/bad opinions?

I know a couple of people that have been, and one that goes regularly. Both of them really enjoyed it.

DailyGeek · 12 Jan 2010 at 20:39

Where are you going/Who are you seeing?

Marky · 12 Jan 2010 at 20:41

I've been to a Comedy Club and had a dinner and then a Stand-Up show after... was a pretty good night

Begbie · 12 Jan 2010 at 20:46

With Gavin Webster, Matt Reed, Andrew Learmonth and Michael Connell. Hosted by Susan Calman.

Are the folk doing the shows. Youtubed some of them and they all seem very funny. Going to The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh. Really looking forward to it now, should be a good birthday.

O and they do homemade food there!

DailyGeek · 12 Jan 2010 at 20:49

Cool, don't recognise the names, but that doesn't mean anything - just curious! You'll have a good time. You might even grow to like it enough to go regularly.

Definitely beats watching it on DVD!

Begbie · 12 Jan 2010 at 20:52

DailyGeek said:
Cool, don't recognise the names, but that doesn't mean anything - just curious! You'll have a good time. You might even grow to like it enough to go regularly.

Definitely beats watching it on DVD!

Yeah, few of them seem very funny. But I assume with most things live the setting and atmosphere always add to it.

DailyGeek · 12 Jan 2010 at 20:53

Begbie said:
Yeah, few of them seem very funny. But I assume with most things live the setting and atmosphere always add to it.

To be honest, the compere will make all the difference on a night like this, it's the connection with the audience that makes a difference when you're actually there.

Glaucus · 12 Jan 2010 at 20:54

It's always a great night. Perfect relaxation. not all the comedians will be to your taste. But really is a good fun.

ennogs · 12 Jan 2010 at 21:08

Me and my mates go to the stand up club in Liverpool. You get to see some brilliant acts. A lot of time they are much better then the ones on TV.

DailyGeek · 12 Jan 2010 at 21:09

TV is a pretty restrictive medium compared to stage

Begbie · 12 Jan 2010 at 21:14

Glad to see some positive views, can't wait now.

Lets hope the drinks are cheap!! (must be in dream world - its in Edinburgh

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GhostlyPea · 12 Jan 2010 at 21:36

Went to Up The Creek for the firsttime before christmas, was VERY good. Id recommend it

- Pea0n

TheCrow · 12 Jan 2010 at 21:49

You get a lot of abuse from the compere in the stand (if its the normal boy - dono his name), providing you dont object to very strong language it will be a good night.

DailyGeek · 12 Jan 2010 at 21:55

TheCrow said:
You get a lot of abuse from the compere in the stand (if its the normal boy - dono his name), providing you dont object to very strong language it will be a good night.

Begbie said:
With Gavin Webster, Matt Reed, Andrew Learmonth and Michael Connell. Hosted by Susan Calman.
!

I'm guessing he's not called Susan

CliffyBiro · 12 Jan 2010 at 21:56

I was all set to see Ross Noble in Belfast last year until my mates got bogged down by assignments.

DailyGeek · 12 Jan 2010 at 21:57

I'm performing at the Laughing Horse New Act of the Year competition in Soho on 2nd Feb if anyone's interested

Sic · 12 Jan 2010 at 22:00

skippi90 said:
I was all set to see Ross Noble in Belfast last year until my mates got bogged down by assignments.

Sounds like you got off lightly.

I saw Stewart Lee last year. I was in hysterics the whole way through - amazing atmosphere and show. I've discovered that I'm not a huge fan of standup comedy. I basically only like Jack Dee, Bill Hicks and Stewart Lee consistently.

TheCrow · 12 Jan 2010 at 22:01

DailyGeek said:
I'm guessing he's not called Susan

Might be, he likes to make a point of his gayness. But more likely thats not him

Begbie · 12 Jan 2010 at 22:33

Its not, hes a she

Going to a different venue now, the girl am going with didn't like the look of the venue

simisker · 12 Jan 2010 at 22:37

Begbie said:
Gavin Webster

Blech, not a fan. Last time I saw him - less than a year ago - he was still talking about Thatcher. Not even Spie does that any more

Don't let me put you off, however - there's always one act that'll make your evening worthwhile. Stand-up nights are great

EDIT: Gah, too slow again. If any of you are heading to the irrelevant corner, say hello to my post