Northern (Ireland) exposure
I’ve just come off stage in Belfast, completing my epic two-night tour of Ireland. There were meant to be more shows, but they were cancelled. The reason for the cancellation is slightly complicated and to explain it fully would involve implicating some
guilty parties. I will do it at some point, changing names where necessary. Anyway: the two shows that did take place were grand, as the Irish say.
I’d say I had a nicer time in Dublin, but a better show in
Belfast. Quite often it’s the case that the less salubrious the town, the more enjoyable the show. It’s as if comedy is more urgently needed in places where there’s less general jollity in life. Having
said that, on the last tour Grimsby was the worst town and also the smallest audience, so who knows?
I had some Serious Opinions about the September 11 anniversary, etc, but they’ll have to wait till I get to a proper computer.
I am going to Australia tomorrow.
Posted by Rachael on September 18, 2011
That must be why you are so popular in Norwich then
Posted by Misha on September 12, 2011
Safe flight x
Posted by Josie on September 12, 2011
“It’s as if comedy is more urgently needed in places where there’s less general jollity in life.”
That’s why you have to return to Bradford ASAP, please.
Posted by Lydia on September 12, 2011
Lucky. Have fun x
Posted by Jen on September 12, 2011
Wow more travels…v exciting!Take care!Jx
Posted by Miz on September 12, 2011
You’re off to Australia? Have fun, and take care.
Posted by Kathryn on September 12, 2011
Belfast was excellent. Much better than Cambridge last year. Although that may just be because this was (sort of) my home town. It is probably mostly closed on a sunday though.
Hope Australia is good. If in doubt, just punch the air and shout ‘COCK’.
Posted by Katy on September 12, 2011
Australia?! You dont half get about much,
I went out with my soon to be new housemates who went to Uni in Bristol. Lovely people who actually knew who you were but were surprised you came from Bristol.
Posted by Knox on September 12, 2011
ah – i love ireland – totally inane but true. glad you had good shows, though the cancelling sounds a bit crap.
fly safe to down below. how long are you there for?
would you ask bec s. and allie f. very nicely if the fear of a brown planet guys can come back with you? i’d put them up in our spare(ish) room (my niece uses it at the weekend, but we can manage it)
Posted by Britt on September 11, 2011
Why are you coming to Australia?