At the age of 29 his friends are already growing up and settling down with long term partners and new babies but Iain Stirling doesn't look like he's ready for that yet
His set is a lament to his friends maturing and being no fun. Though he's written a decent set, it's treading ground countless of comedians before him in denial experiencing that painful transition from reckless youth to a mature adult with adult responsibilities have explored.
He's certainly got a character and bitterness to give his show some sort of edge and though it's personal it's hardly original.
There are some moments of delight, in particular a very funny jab at a front row punter who gave peculiarly vague answers to basic questions about herself. She wasn't so much cagey and ditzy - Iain showed his comedic worth at that fodder.
It'd be interesting to see how his writing changes if he does move along into proper adulthood.
Score: 6/10
Venue: Pleasance Courtyard
Dates: 20th-27h
Time: 19:40
Price: £10 weekdays, £12 weekends
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