Last night, with two cold cheeks and two pound coins, I entered Top Secret Comedy Club’s Stand Up Comedy Night.
This unique night - just a stone’s throw away from Covent Garden Tube Station - is a cheap, relaxed, hilarious, and well, cheap (it has to be said again because I can’t quite get over the price) way to enjoy an eclectic mix of some of London’s local and finest up and coming Stand Ups. AN ASIDE ON THE CHEAPNESS: Top Secret Comedy Club is probably the best value comedy night that you will ever find in London. Or perhaps in the world. For a peachy £2, last night I got: 2 and a half hours of 7 top quality Stand Ups (out of 9! Unfortunately I missed 2), with 2 breaks for drinks and a beer at £4.20. Are they mad?? Is this some kind of extortion? No! The low price means the crowd is incredibly friendly (and on the young side), which makes the atmosphere very relaxed and accepting of whatever is happening on stage. Aside over, I can now get onto the acts: Archie Maddocks A contagious smile, Archie was a great opening act to win the audience on side. So likeable that he can make jokes about becoming creepy at a young age, and keep everybody on board, and totally relaxed in his presence. Robin Morgan A happy-go-lucky, looks-younger-than-he-is comic and father to a 1-year-old, Robin makes cheeky and cheerful jokes about the recent and upcoming milestones in his life. A genuine, friendly and warm character. Robert White Robert White is a character very different from what his name would suggest (-- I’m talking obviously about Reverend White in Cluedo. No? Anyone?). The combination of White’s dead pan one liners, comedy songs - for his upcoming cruise ship audition, eccentric look, and slightly nervous and gentle nature, all blend to create a hilarious, different and thoroughly funny set, that goes by in a flash. Elliot Steel Luring you into thinking that he has more life experience than he does, Elliot brings edge and confidence to the stage. Only 21, he talks with self-assurance and a relaxed coolness about his T-total, Marshall Arts-filled life in London, with some sweeter anecdotes on dating too. Tim Steel A force to be reckoned with, Tim gives a sharp, grumbling rant about the current post-Brexit, health obsessed, nutritious-bollocks-in-your-porridge world we live in. Interjected with perceptive impressions of people in society today, Tim knows how to entertain. Iain Sterling Reminiscent of when he was the commentator on Love Island, and after revealing that he’s forgot his material because of a few too many drinks, Iain makes up for it by being hilarious off the cuff, and interacts with the audience effortlessly. His talent of blunt, snappy Scottish commentary on people’s behaviour carried him through. Tom Ward A totally eccentric individual whose opening joke is that he looks like a member of Oasis who wants to join Blur; Ward is cool, confident, and effortlessly funny. A highlight of the night, and like Noel Fielding, Ward seems to able to say anything and people will eat it up. Images Source: http://thetopsecretcomedyclub.co.uk/comedians/
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