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Gig Report: Monday 18th September 2010
Just the one gig this week, and just for a change, this one was being judged. Specifically, this was the 17th heat for this year's Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year contest (try saying that a thousand times at moderate speed). After a run of slightly iffy gigs, I... -
My Almost-Review of Sunflower Seeds at the Tate
There's a new exhibit in the Turbine Hall at the Tate:Â Sunflower Seeds by the noted Chinese artist and activist, Ai WeiWei. This is my attempt at a review. I say "attempt", as I couldn't get near the damn thing. Sunflower Seeds is the latest installation being displayed in the Turbine... -
Gig Report: Monday 11th October 2010
Just one gig this week, and it was certainly a toughie! But on the plus side, I've learned a heck of a lot. This Monday, I paid another visit to Carnivale in Aldgate East. I was trying pretty much the same set as at Touching Cloth last week, although I'd... -
2010 Novel Project: Chapter Seventeen
Beginning to pick up the pace a little, I'm only a week and a half late with chapter seventeen. I'm going to have to get back on track a little over the next few months. I'm tantalisingly close to my minimum word count, but I've got at least two more... -
Gig Report: Wednesday 6th October 2010
My first visit to Touching Cloth at Dirty Dick's since June, and another night for a little comedic experimentation! After the previous night's dismal performance, I was determined to redeem myself. I hastily chopped out some of the weaker material in my set, replaced it with some slightly more solid... -
Gig Report - Tuesday 5th October 2010
Some people say you need nerves of steel to do stand up. Unfortunately, I have nerves of soft cheese, not unlike a Brie or unbreaded Camembert. My first spot this week was at Horatia, and a part of the ever-growing Comedy Bin empire. They were a little down on numbers,... -
Gig Report: Thursday 30th September 2010
My second appearance this week was Bowled Over at the Balham Bowls Club, so you might call it a local gig. Not only that, but it was my first 10 minute spot in a while, exciting! First off, I have to say a huge thanks and congratulations to Johnny and... -
Gig Report: Monday 27th September 2010
Third spot at Jester Jesters in three weeks, and no skimping on rehearsal this time! Part of the advantage of working from home is getting a good hour before leaving for a gig to run through my set. And rehearsal was certainly necessary for this one, as I was slotting... -
Gig Report: Monday 20th September 2010
My second of three visits to Jester Jesters this month, and I'm pleased to say I did a lot better than I did last time. Although I can't say it was my most stellar performance ever. Again, I might have skimped on the warm up a little for this one, so... -
Resolution Update: Climb a Mountain
So I've finally managed to get another resolution ticked off, which is just as well, as the year is quickly drawing to a close! This task saw me heading to the exotic climes of South Wales, to walk up Pen y Fan: the highest peak south of Snowdonia. OK, so it...
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