Romesh Ranganathan is a great stand up comedian. He's harsh, he's bitter, he's angry, he doesn't put up with inconsistency and he's upset about a plethora of contentious subjects: the education system, the fact his wife's expecting a 3rd child, the way we treat animals, the idea that we should expose children to swearing, to name a few. Amongst his hour-long show bemoaning life, he even found time to insult the front row individually. I think I've found a new hero.
His style is conversational and you find yourself easily agreeing with him with all that's wrong with current society. He knows how to play the audience, he builds the jokes well and he seems tremendously at ease and comfortable in his vitriol. A very enjoyable show.
Score: 7/10
Venue: Pleasance Courtyard
Dates: Aug 4-10, 12-24
Time: 8.15pm
Price: Weekdays £10 (£9 concession); Weekends £11 (£10 concession)
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