Edinburgh Festival Preview Double Bills
18/06/08 09:45
Laurence Clark: Spastic Fantastic
Laurence Clark explores the meaning of disability in a way only he can and asks; Is Heather Mills really a role model for the disabled? What's the most ludicrous fake charity cause Laurence can get collect money for as he takes to the streets with his collection bucket? And how will the public react to Laurence's a cappella band, Spastic Fantastic, which comprises solely of people with cerebral palsy? These are some of the topics blown apart by Laurence as he reclaims the word 'spastic' through a rip-roaring blend of stand-up routines and hidden camera stunts, flying in the face of a society that seems more concerned with political correctness and language than how people are actually treated.
"This is heavy hitting, clever stuff. Not very much stand-up these days has the power to shock, to force a sharp intake of breath and to change minds. This does. Not since Robert Newman have I seen a comic who made me think so much and realise I knew so little. Go. Think. Laugh." - Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, August '03
"Laurence Clark has attitude in spades. He's a searing political satirist who ensures both his message and his jokes are on an equal footing - never lecturing and never being less than funny. He's such an astute, piercing and funny commentator that disability becomes a side issue. His material is never earnest, nor whinging, nor hectoring - just damn funny comedy from the heart." -
Steve Bennett, Chortle, May '04
He's on in Pontypridd with Andrew O'Neill and in Pontardawe and Narberth with Lloyd Langford.
Andrew O'Neill's Totally Spot-On History of British Industry
History books for sale. Rendered obsolete by comedy show, hence low price (another brilliant fake-historical comedy show from the man who brought you Winston Churchill Was Jack The Ripper). "Andrew O'Neill is like comedy ball-lightning. Fast, electrifying and even funnier than the misfortunes of others" Alan Moore.
'keeping the true flame of creativity burning bright' Time Out
'So funny I put him in my new TV show' Steve Coogan
'talented, intelligent and unique. Bringing the spirit of the alternative 80s back into the comedy circuit' Dazed & Confused
LLOYD LANGFORD: NOT A LOVER, NOT A FIGHTER
Chortle Best Breakthrough Nominee 2008. Join Lloyd in his eagerly awaited debut show about sex, violence and his difficulties avoiding both. 'Might well be the find of the year' Paramount Comedy. My Space here
Laurence Clark explores the meaning of disability in a way only he can and asks; Is Heather Mills really a role model for the disabled? What's the most ludicrous fake charity cause Laurence can get collect money for as he takes to the streets with his collection bucket? And how will the public react to Laurence's a cappella band, Spastic Fantastic, which comprises solely of people with cerebral palsy? These are some of the topics blown apart by Laurence as he reclaims the word 'spastic' through a rip-roaring blend of stand-up routines and hidden camera stunts, flying in the face of a society that seems more concerned with political correctness and language than how people are actually treated.
"This is heavy hitting, clever stuff. Not very much stand-up these days has the power to shock, to force a sharp intake of breath and to change minds. This does. Not since Robert Newman have I seen a comic who made me think so much and realise I knew so little. Go. Think. Laugh." - Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, August '03
He's on in Pontypridd with Andrew O'Neill and in Pontardawe and Narberth with Lloyd Langford.
Andrew O'Neill's Totally Spot-On History of British Industry
'keeping the true flame of creativity burning bright' Time Out
'So funny I put him in my new TV show' Steve Coogan
'talented, intelligent and unique. Bringing the spirit of the alternative 80s back into the comedy circuit' Dazed & Confused
LLOYD LANGFORD: NOT A LOVER, NOT A FIGHTER
Chortle Best Breakthrough Nominee 2008. Join Lloyd in his eagerly awaited debut show about sex, violence and his difficulties avoiding both. 'Might well be the find of the year' Paramount Comedy. My Space here