YOUR GUIDE TO EDINBURGH'S FESTIVALS
This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
ED2013 4/5 Reviews ED2013 Comedy Reviews
Chris Martin – Passionate About The Pointless
By Ian Freeman | Published on Friday 16 August 2013
This tightly written comedy show from Chris Martin showcased his wit, and proved it’s possible to be incredibly enthusiastic when talking about being irritated by minor events. A particularly funny diatribe against taking baths was followed by some effective audience participation, to root out those who decant their cereal into plastic tubs. Such trivialities may have dragged in less competent hands, but the show sailed by and the majority of gags raised laughter around the room. One or two extended jokes did feel a little contrived at times, and occasionally it felt as though his irateness was slightly forced. I wouldn’t say I was incredibly passionate about the show, but seeing Chris Martin was certainly not pointless.
Pleasance Courtyard, until 25 Aug, 7.05pm.
tw rating 4/5 | [Ian Freeman]
