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Impeccable: James Acaster spins an immaculately constructed set of yarnsEdward Moore/EdshotsReview at a glance
While the greatest show on earth has commenced in Rio, the greatest mirth is on show at the Edinburgh Fringe. And setting an Olympian benchmark is James Acaster, already with four previous Edinburgh Comedy Award nominations under his belt.
The lanky comic always hones his performances for maximum humorous effect and Reset is no exception. The concept is simple – if only life was like a computer game where we could press the start button again if things go wrong.
This playful notion allows the him to deliver an impeccable sequence of yarns, revealing his role in a lucrative honey industry scam and claiming to have devised a new way of photographing Pisa’s wonky tower.
Every sentence is immaculately constructed, whether mentioning sunroofs when you least expect it or making the word “kettle” sound positively menacing. A Brexit gag inventively compared the debate to the benefits of leaving the bag in a cup of tea.
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From his exquisite praying mantis impression to his oversized shirt pocket, he hits countless bullseyes. Will Acaster finally strike gold after quadruple silvers? He is certainly a tough act to beat.
Until Aug 28, Pleasance Courtyard Edinburgh; edfringe.com. Dec 5, Lyric; nimaxtheatres.com
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